Craftify Collective Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 26, 2024

Craftify Collective ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit our website, thedeuengruol.com (the "Site"), and use our services related to DIY projects, woodworking, gardening, renovation, and crafts. This policy applies to all users of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, including:

• Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment information when you register for workshops, purchase products, or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interactions with our Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits. This information helps us analyze trends, administer the Site, track users' movements, and gather demographic information.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device to help us personalize your experience, remember your preferences, and track website usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.
• User-Generated Content: If you contribute to our community forums, comment on articles, or submit project ideas, we collect and store the content you provide, as well as your username or display name.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and Improving Our Services: We use your information to operate the Site, provide you with access to our content and features, personalize your experience, and improve the quality of our services.
• Communicating with You: We may use your email address to send you newsletters, promotional offers, updates about our workshops, and other information related to DIY projects and crafts. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email.
• Processing Transactions: If you purchase products or register for workshops, we use your payment information to process your transactions and fulfill your orders.
• Responding to Inquiries: We use your contact information to respond to your questions, comments, or requests for support.
• Analyzing Website Usage: We use usage data to analyze trends, monitor the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns, and optimize the performance of the Site.
• Protecting Our Rights: We may use your information to enforce our terms of service, protect our rights, and prevent fraud or other illegal activities.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with various aspects of our business, such as website hosting, payment processing, email marketing, and data analytics. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Business Partners: We may share your information with our business partners to offer you products or services that may be of interest to you. For example, we may partner with woodworking supply companies or gardening equipment retailers to provide you with exclusive discounts or promotions.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
• Business Transfers: In the event that Craftify Collective is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties with your explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Using encryption to protect sensitive data transmitted online.
• Implementing firewalls and intrusion detection systems to prevent unauthorized access to our network.
• Regularly monitoring our systems for security vulnerabilities.
• Training our employees on data security best practices.

However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information about you.
• Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
• Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that information to another controller.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@thedeuengruol.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@thedeuengruol.com. We will take steps to remove the information from our systems.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Craftify Collective
Attn: Privacy Officer
255 Promenade St, Providence, RI 02908
privacy@thedeuengruol.com
(401) 519-7770

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Rhode Island, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on October 26, 2024, by Amelia Hernandez, Data Protection Officer, Craftify Collective.