1. Introduction
Carpentry Network (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, carpentry.network, and use our services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.
2. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information in connection with the services we provide, including:
2.1 Personal Information
When you register on our platform, use our services, or communicate with us, we may collect personal information such as:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Business Information: Company name, business registration number, tax identification number, VAT number, and other relevant business details.
- Verification Documents: Images of certificates, business registration documents, and other verification materials.
- Payment Information: Bank account details or payment card information for processing transactions.
2.2 Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personal information that does not identify you individually, such as:
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and other interaction data.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing Services: To facilitate transactions, manage your account, and provide customer support.
- Verification: To verify business information and documents for compliance with our platform’s policies.
- Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, marketing materials, and other information related to our services.
- Improving Services: To analyze usage trends and improve the functionality and content of our website.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and ensure the security of our platform.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, and marketing assistance.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders or government regulations).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you have given us explicit consent to do so.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access and Correction: You may access and update your personal information by logging into your account or contacting us.
- Data Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal requirements and exceptions.
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or by contacting us directly.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our website. Cookies help us enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and deliver targeted advertising. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and safeguard your personal information.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: carpentrynet@gmail.com