.png)
Privacy Policy
About This Policy
RÜTS Foundation (“RÜTS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a nonprofit organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information collected through our website at rutsfoundation.org.
We believe in keeping things simple and transparent. We do not run an online store, accept donations through this website, or maintain user accounts. The only personal information we receive directly is what you choose to send us through our contact form.
What We Collect
Information You Give Us
When you fill out our contact form to ask a question or learn more about RÜTS, you typically share:
• Your name
• Your email address
• The message you write
You decide what to send. You are not required to give us any information beyond what is needed for us to respond to your message.
Information Collected Automatically
Our website is built and hosted on Wix.com. Wix automatically collects basic technical information from everyone who visits the site, such as:
• IP address
• Browser type and device type
• Pages viewed and time spent on the site
• General location (city or region, not your exact address)
This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies. Wix uses it to keep the site working properly and to provide us with basic visitor statistics. You can read more about how Wix handles data in the Wix Privacy Policy at wix.com/about/privacy.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we receive to:
• Respond to your message or question
• Keep a record of our communications with you
• Improve our community outreach when patterns suggest something is unclear or missing
• Comply with the law if we are required to
We do not sell your information. We do not rent or trade it. We do not use it for advertising.
Who We Share It With
We only share information with the service providers that make our basic operations possible:
• Wix — hosts our website and processes contact form submissions.
• Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive) — receives and stores the emails generated by our contact form.
We may also share information if we are required to do so by law, by court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our community.
Cookies
Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit a website. Wix uses cookies on our site to keep it functioning, remember your preferences, and gather basic visitor analytics. Most browsers let you control or block cookies through their settings. Blocking cookies may affect how some parts of the site work.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We keep contact form messages and related correspondence for as long as we need them to respond and follow up, and to maintain organizational records. When we no longer need a message, we delete it. You can ask us to delete your information at any time (see “Your Rights” below).
Your Rights
You can contact us at any time to:
• Ask what information we have about you
• Ask us to correct information that is wrong
• Ask us to delete your information
• Opt out of any future communication from us
We respond to these requests within a reasonable amount of time. If you live somewhere with stronger privacy laws (for example, California or the European Union), you may have additional rights — let us know and we will honor them to the extent the law applies to us.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has sent us information through the contact form, please contact us and we will delete it.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may include links to other organizations, partners, or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of websites we do not control. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any site you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to check back occasionally so that you always know how we handle your information.
How to Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or would like to make a request about your information, please reach out:
RUTS Foundation
2844 Freedom Dr, Unit A
Charlotte, NC 28208
Email: info@rutsfoundation.org