Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how rustvending.com ("the Site") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our service.

Information We Collect

• Steam account data — When you sign in via Steam OpenID, we receive your Steam ID, display name, and public avatar URL. We do not receive your Steam password.
• Rust+ server tokens — If you link a Rust game server, we store a player token that allows us to query vending machine data from that server on your behalf. This token is specific to each game server and changes every wipe.
• Usage data — Standard web server logs including IP addresses and page requests may be retained for security and debugging purposes.

How We Use Your Information

• To authenticate your session and display your account information.
• To scan Rust game servers for vending machine listings on your behalf.
• To provide the market price history and search features of the Site.

Advertising

rustvending.com uses Google AdSense to display advertisements to non-subscriber users. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• For more information on how Google uses data from sites that use its services, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

Pro subscribers do not see advertisements.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Server scan data (vending machine listings) may be visible to other logged-in users on the same server.

Data Retention

Your account data is retained as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account data by contacting us. Server scan history is retained for performance analysis and is periodically pruned.

Cookies

The Site uses a session cookie to keep you logged in. Google AdSense uses cookies as described above. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at the contact information listed on the Site.