Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit wplane.com, our web server automatically logs standard information that your browser sends:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website (if you arrived via a link from another site)
• Date and time of access

This information is collected via standard server logs and is used solely for technical administration, security monitoring, and aggregate traffic analysis. We do not use third-party analytics services like Google Analytics.

Information You Provide

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us via email. This may include:

• Your name
• Email address
• Any information you include in your message

How We Use Your Information

Server Log Data

We use server logs to:

• Monitor website performance and identify technical issues
• Detect and prevent security threats and abuse
• Understand aggregate traffic patterns (how many visitors, which pages are popular)

We do not use this data to track individual users, build profiles, or serve targeted advertising.

Email Communication

When you email us, we use your contact information solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not:

• Add you to mailing lists without explicit permission
• Share your email address with third parties
• Use your information for marketing purposes
• Retain correspondence longer than necessary

Cookies and Tracking

wplane.com does not use cookies.

We do not use:

• First-party cookies
• Third-party cookies
• Web beacons or tracking pixels
• Analytics services (Google Analytics, etc.)
• Advertising networks
• Social media tracking widgets

You can browse wplane.com without accepting any cookies or being tracked by third-party services.

Third-Party Services

wplane.com is hosted on a standard web hosting service. Our hosting provider may have access to server logs as part of providing hosting infrastructure, but they are contractually obligated not to use this data for their own purposes.

We do not use any other third-party services that collect user data, including:

• No analytics platforms
• No advertising networks
• No comment systems
• No social media plugins
• No content delivery networks that track users

All site assets (CSS, JavaScript, fonts) are served from our own domain. We do not load resources from external domains that could track you.

External Links

wplane.com contains links to external websites (tool suppliers, manufacturers, community resources). When you click these links, you leave our site and become subject to the privacy policies of those external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any site you visit.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information:

• HTTPS encryption for all page loads
• Secure server configuration following industry best practices
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to server logs and email

However, no internet transmission is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

Server Logs: We retain server logs for up to 90 days for security and technical analysis, then automatically delete them.

Email Correspondence: We retain email correspondence only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry and maintain context for ongoing conversations. Routine inquiries are typically deleted within 6 months.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about what data we have about you (though we collect minimal personal data)
• Deletion: Request deletion of your email correspondence
• Correction: Correct inaccurate information in your correspondence
• Object: Object to processing of your data (by ceasing to use the website or contact us)

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@wplane.com with your request.

Children's Privacy

wplane.com is a general-audience website about woodworking tools. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, contact us and we will delete it immediately.

International Users

wplane.com is operated from the United States. If you access the site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR for European visitors.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

Continued use of wplane.com after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:

Email: info@wplane.com

We will respond to privacy inquiries within 7 business days.