Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Wood Work Science (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, shares, and safeguards information when you visit https://woodworkscience.com (the “Site”). It also outlines the choices and rights available to you regarding your information.

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to operate the Site, improve our woodworking content and tools, and provide user support. The information we collect includes:

A. Personal Information
“Personal Information” means data that can identify you directly or indirectly. We collect it only when you choose to provide it. This may include:

  • Contact Data: Your name, phone number, or similar details when you submit our contact forms, subscribe to woodworking updates, or request resources.
  • Account Data: If you create an account, we may collect a username, password, and profile information.
  • Communication Data: Records and metadata associated with your messages and inquiries sent through the Site.
  • Transaction and Billing Data: If you make a purchase, we collect information required to process the payment (e.g., billing address and partial payment details). We use third-party payment processors and do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
  • User Contributions: Content you post or submit in public areas (e.g., comments on articles about wood properties, finishes, or tool practices).

B. Non-Personal Information
We also collect data that does not identify you specifically, which helps us understand how visitors use our Site:

  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, referring/exit pages, time on page, general location (country/city), and interactions with features such as calculators, guides, or articles.
  • Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and identifiers associated with your device or session.

C. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to recognize your browser or device and to understand how the Site is used.

  • Cookies: Small data files placed on your device. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies; some features of the Site may not function properly without them.
  • How We Use Cookies:
    • To remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
    • To perform analytics and measure engagement with our woodworking articles, guides, and tools.
    • To support advertising and retargeting as described in the “Advertising” section below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Maintain the Site: To operate core features, deliver content about wood science and materials, and enable interactive components.
  • To Process Transactions: To fulfill orders, handle payments, and manage returns or support, if applicable.
  • To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, provide service notices, and send administrative messages (such as policy or security updates).
  • For Marketing: If you choose to receive them, to send updates about new articles, tools, or offerings relevant to woodworking. You can opt out at any time.
  • To Personalize Your Experience: To tailor content and recommendations based on how visitors use the Site.
  • To Improve the Site: To analyze performance, troubleshoot, and develop new features that help readers understand wood behavior, finishes, adhesives, and tooling.
  • For Legal and Security: To prevent fraud or abuse, protect our rights and users, and comply with applicable laws.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (For EEA and UK Users)

Where applicable, we rely on the following legal bases to process personal data:

  • Performance of a Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill our agreement with you (e.g., providing purchased content or services).
  • Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as operating and improving the Site, marketing to existing users, and preventing fraud, provided these interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
  • Consent: When you have given consent, such as for certain marketing or analytics activities.
  • Legal Obligations: When processing is necessary to comply with applicable law.

4. How We Share Your Information

We share information only as described below:

  • Service Providers: With trusted vendors who support Site operations (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing, email distribution). These parties are bound to use the data only as instructed by us.
  • Business Transfers: As part of, or during negotiations for, a merger, sale of assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
  • Legal Requirements: When required to comply with law, enforce our terms, or protect the rights, safety, or property of our users, the public, or Wood Work Science.
  • With Your Consent: When you direct us to share or otherwise consent to a disclosure.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your Personal Information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

5. Advertising

We may work with third-party advertising and analytics partners. These companies may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to deliver ads that are more relevant to your interests. This information does not include direct identifiers such as your name or phone number.

6. Data Security

We employ administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to safeguard Personal Information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we work to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes outlined in this Policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Retention periods are determined based on the nature and sensitivity of the data, the risks of unauthorized use or disclosure, and the purposes for which it is processed.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, which can include:

  • Access and Portability: Request copies of your personal data.
  • Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable exceptions.
  • Restriction: Request that we limit processing under certain conditions.
  • Objection: Object to processing, including for direct marketing.
  • Withdraw Consent: Where processing relies on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, submit a request via our contact page at https://woodworkscience.com/contact-us/. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request. We will respond within a reasonable period in accordance with applicable law.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries outside your jurisdiction, where data protection laws may differ. We take steps designed to ensure your data is handled securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy when it is transferred internationally.

10. “Do Not Track” Signals

The Site does not currently respond to browser-initiated Do Not Track (DNT) signals.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for adults interested in woodworking topics and is not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us at our contact page so we can take appropriate steps to remove the data.

12. Third-Party Links

Our content may include links to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page and will be effective when published. Your continued use of the Site after a change means you accept the revised policy.

14. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please reach out through our contact page: https://woodworkscience.com/contact-us/.