Privacy Policy – Handcraft Cool

Updated on November 17, 2023

Welcome to Handcraft Tool! We take your privacy very seriously. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. If you stay around, we’ll understand you agree to this privacy policy.

Handcraft Cool respects the privacy of its users and the transparency in the way data is used. Our Privacy Policy has been prepared in accordance with international and national data protection standards.

This Privacy Policy must be read and interpreted in conjunction with the General Terms and Conditions of Handcraft Cool, available at https://handcraftcool.com/terms/. 

This Privacy Policy is specifically crafted to govern and outline the treatment of information gathered exclusively through interactions with our website.

It encompasses data collected through various means, such as online forms, cookies, and other digital mechanisms employed on our platform.

It’s important to note that this Privacy Policy does not extend its coverage to information collected through offline channels or alternative mediums. Any data obtained through means other than your direct interaction with our website is not governed by the terms articulated in this document.

This includes, but is not limited to, information gathered through offline events, telephonic communications, or any other channels not directly linked to the digital interface of our website.

Feel free to decline our request for personal information, recognizing that it might limit our ability to offer certain services you seek.

By persisting in the use of our website, you are implicitly acknowledging and accepting our privacy and personal information practices.

If you ever have questions regarding the way we manage user data and personal information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re here to address any concerns you may have.

We will not ask for your personal information except when we really need it to provide you with our services. We make sure to collect it in a fair and legal way, always keeping you in the loop and asking for your consent.

We’ll also let you know why we’re collecting it and how we plan to use it, so you’re always in the know about your information and how it contributes to improving your experience with our services.

We don’t share any personally identifying information publicly or with third parties except when required to by law.

A. INFORMATION WE GATHER DIRECTLY FROM YOU

We gather data directly from you when you willingly share information, such as your name and email address, using the forms available on our website.

Your voluntary input allows us to understand better and serve your needs.

B. INFORMATION GATHERED AUTOMATICALLY

Our system automatically gathers specific details about your device, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system.

This helps us enhance your experience on our platform by tailoring it to the technical specifications of your device.

1. Cookies and Web Beacons

Like most professional websites, we use cookies here. They’re tiny files that make your browsing experience better.

This section explains what info they gather, how we use it, and why we sometimes need to keep these cookies.

We’ll also tell you how to prevent the cookies from staying around on your device. But we must inform you that this might mess with some parts of the site.

C. INFORMATION FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES

1. Our Advertising Partners

Here on our site, we employ Google Analytics, a widely trusted tool on the web, to grasp how you navigate and enhance your overall experience.

Moreover, we feature third-party ads to help with site upkeep. These advertisers might use cookies, such as Google through Google AdSense and Ad Exchange. This means they could access some of your personal info, like your IP address, ISP, and browser type.

This kind of data is often used for geotargeting, ensuring you see ads that align with your geographic location. It’s just one way we strive to make your visit more tailored and relevant.

2. Advertising Partners Privacy Policies

In our digital realm, Google, acting as a third-party vendor, relies on cookies to serve up ads. 

The DART cookie specifically enables Google to showcase ads based on a reader’s internet wanderings across various websites. If you wish to opt-out, simply head over to Google Ads and Content Network Privacy Policy.

Here at Handcraft Cool, we also use cookies. Our cookies are like friendly guides, helping collect data and your IP (Internet Protocol) info to smoothen your online journey. These bits of data might note how much time you spend on our site or which pages you find interesting. It’s all in the name of crafting content that keeps you engaged.

For a deeper dive into Google Analytics cookies, feel free to check out the official Google Analytics page.

3. Third-Party Privacy Policies

Handcraft Cool provides links to other websites that we think might have useful information and tools for our visitors.

However, it’s important to know that our Privacy Policy doesn’t cover these third-party websites. We can’t take responsibility for their privacy policies or content.

We don’t control these external sites, so we’re not responsible for any interactions you have with the products or services from third parties mentioned on our blog.

Once you leave our website for another site or app, this Privacy Policy and our website’s Terms of Service no longer apply.

Handcraft Cool will not sell its Users’ personal information or data but may share them with partner companies in order to be able to indicate products and services that best suit the profile and needs or to provide products and/or services requested by the User.

Cookies: An Overview

Many esteemed online platforms, including Handcraft Cool, regularly employ cookies. These tiny pieces of information are sent to your device with the intention of optimizing your navigation experience on the website.

The following text will clarify the nature of information gathered by cookies, the ways in which we apply this information, and the importance of keeping cookies active. Additionally, we will demonstrate the method to block these cookies, which may, however, influence some of the website’s features.

The Purpose of Cookies on Our Site

We implement cookies for a multitude of reasons that we’re going to explore. Often, disabling cookies can lead to a decrease in website performance. It is advisable to allow cookies, particularly if you’re unsure about their role, since they may be integral to the services you engage with.

Managing Cookie Preferences

To block cookies, you can modify the settings within your browser (consult your browser’s Help or Support documentation for instructions). It’s important to note that doing so can affect the way this and other websites function. Turning off cookies often results in the deactivation of various functionalities of the site. For this reason, it is advisable to keep cookies activated if you wish to maintain a fully functional website experience.

Understanding the Different Types of Cookies We Use

Registration Cookies

Login Cookies

Subscription Cookies

Feedback Cookies

Interaction Cookies

Customization Cookies

External Cookies

We engage Google Analytics, a widely recognized web analytics service, to analyze user interactions on our site, with the goal of improving its usability. These cookies track details such as your duration of visit and the pages you explore, which helps us tailor content to your interests.

For detailed information about Google Analytics cookies, you can visit their official documentation.

Analytical Cookies from Third Parties

Cookies for Feature Testing

Advertising Cookies

Turning Off Cookies

You have the option to disable or block cookies from any website, ours included, whenever you choose. This can be done through your browser’s settings. For your convenience, we’ve provided links to instructions for the most commonly used browsers:

Should you prefer to opt out of Google’s personalized advertising, you can make the necessary adjustments in your Google Ad Settings. For those looking to opt out of personalized advertising from third parties, you can go to www.aboutads.info where you’ll find guidance on how to manage your advertising preferences across various services.

Handcraft Cool adopts practices and technologies that are constantly being reviewed and improved according to technical and regulatory advances, national and foreign.

When we talk about protection, we are referring to any unauthorized access, use, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your data.

To prevent this from happening, we invest in measures that include

User information is also stored in secure, renowned, and internationally recognized databases.

Your privacy matters, and understanding your rights is key to a secure and empowering online experience. Explore the details below to learn how you can take charge of your data.

1. Your Established Rights

You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, simply get in touch with us. Your satisfaction matters, and we’re here to assist promptly with any requests regarding your data.

2. Data Retention Policy

We will not keep the information we collect if it is not necessary anymore to provide you with your requested service. The data we keep is safeguarded through industry-accepted measures to prevent loss, theft, or unauthorized access, ensuring it remains confidential and untouched.

Rest assured, we don’t disclose any personally identifying information publicly or to third parties unless mandated by law. 

In the event that a user contacts us to report a problem a question or obtain support from us, we collect and store the user’s contact information, as well as the respective messages and other data necessary to investigate the problem or question.

This data will be used to resolve any queries based on the information collected, resolve doubts, correct problems, and improve the system, further improving the User experience within Handcraft Cool.

If you are a resident of California, you possess certain privacy rights concerning the disclosure of your personal information for direct marketing purposes. Under California law, you have the authority to request specific details about how your personal data has been shared with third parties.

To exercise this right, please contact us. We are committed to providing you with comprehensive information about the use of your personal data and ensuring that you have control over its disclosure for direct marketing.

GDPR, or the General Data Protection Regulation, is a comprehensive data privacy law in the European Union, effective since May 25, 2018.

It grants individuals various rights over their personal data, including access, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, data portability, objection to processing, and protection from automated decision-making.

In that way, the Handcraft Tool website is obligated to comply with GDPR. We ensure transparent and secure data processing and facilitate individuals’ exercise of their rights for greater control over their personal information.

The Handcraft Tool website is designed for individuals aged 18 years and older, and we do not intentionally gather personal information from individuals below this age threshold.

Recognizing the importance of protecting the privacy and safety of minors online, we have instituted this age restriction to ensure a responsible and secure digital environment.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to guide and monitor the online activities of individuals under 18 years old, and we advise against their use of our website.

To maintain transparency and keep you abreast of our commitment to your privacy, we reserve the right to update our Privacy Policy periodically.

Your continued use of our services post-update signifies your acceptance of any modifications to this Privacy Policy.

We recommend reviewing this section regularly to stay informed about our privacy practices.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, we encourage you to reach out. Your inquiries are important to us, and we are here to assist.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us through the form contained at https://handcraftcool.com/contact/.