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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or use our website ("Website", "woodworkersarchive.com"). We process personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws. By continuing to use our Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Account & Login Details

We collect your email address (and any other required login credentials) to create and manage your user account on our WordPress-based platform.

Communications

Any information you voluntarily submit when contacting us (e.g., name, email address, or other details) is collected to help address your inquiries.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This is primarily for Website functionality, analytics, and security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

Account Management

To create, maintain, and secure your user account, including login authentication and password management.

Communication

To respond to your inquiries, provide relevant updates, and inform you of any Website changes or improvements.

Analytics and Website Improvement

To understand how visitors navigate our Website so we can optimize design, content, and user experience.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases when processing your personal data:

  • Contract Performance: We process your data to provide the services you request (e.g., creating and maintaining your user account).
  • Legitimate Interest: We may process data to improve our Website, ensure security, and conduct analytics.
  • Consent: Where required by law (e.g., for certain cookies or email marketing), we obtain your explicit consent.

4. Data Retention

We store your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or until you request its deletion. If you would like your data to be deleted, you can submit a request through our Contact Page. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, typically within one month as mandated by GDPR.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Enable essential functionalities such as account login and session management.
  • Gather usage statistics (via analytics tools) to improve user experience.

Our cookie consent and management solution is provided by CookieYes.com, which allows users to grant or refuse consent for non-essential cookies. If you wish to control or disable cookies, you can do so at any time through your browser settings. Note that some features may not function correctly if certain cookies are disabled.

6. Advertising and Google Analytics

No Advertising: We do not display any advertisements on our Website. We are committed to providing an ad-free experience for all users.

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect non-personally identifiable information (e.g., browser type, device, and visited pages) to understand how users interact with our site. For more information on how Google collects and processes data, visit Google's Cookie Policy and Google Privacy Policy.

7. Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), for example, via Google Analytics, such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful mechanisms ensuring your data is protected in accordance with GDPR requirements.

8. Your Rights under GDPR

If you are located in or are a resident of a country within the European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Object: Object to specific data processing activities.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we process your personal data in certain contexts.
  • Right to Data Portability: Obtain your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: If you believe your rights under GDPR have been infringed, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our Contact Page. We may request additional information to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

9. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about our information practices.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please visit our Contact Page to get in touch.

By continuing to use woodworkersarchive.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its contents. If you do not agree with the practices described here, please discontinue using our Website.