Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Information: Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
• Tool Usage Data: Calculations and inputs you enter into our tools (stored locally on your device)
• Feedback and Communications: Messages you send us through our contact forms

Information We Automatically Collect

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• Usage Analytics: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns (via Google Analytics)
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
• IP Address: Your internet protocol address for geographic analytics
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve site functionality

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use this information to improve our site and services.

Data collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rates, geographic location, device information
Opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites on the Internet.

Personalized Ads: Google may use your data to personalize ads. You can control ad personalization by visiting your Google Ads Settings

Affiliate Marketing

Amazon Associates Program: Table Saw Guide participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you click on affiliate links and make purchases, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

We only recommend products that we believe are useful and relevant to our woodworking community. All affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed, and our product recommendations are based on quality and value, not commission rates. We track affiliate link clicks for analytics purposes only.

Content Delivery Networks

We may use content delivery networks (CDNs) to improve site performance. These services may collect basic usage information to optimize content delivery.

Cookies and Local Storage

How We Use Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience:

Local Storage

Our calculator tools use local storage to save your inputs temporarily, allowing you to resume calculations if you navigate away from the page. This data stays on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.

Data Protection

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

• Secure Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure servers with SSL encryption
• Data Minimization: We only collect data necessary for site functionality
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
• Regular Updates: Security patches and updates are applied promptly

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Contact Information: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Local Storage: Cleared when you clear your browser data or after extended inactivity

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our contact page. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for users who are at least 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately.

Safety Note: All our tools and content emphasize workshop safety. We encourage adult supervision for any young woodworkers using our educational resources.

International Users

If you are visiting our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

GDPR Compliance: For users in the European Economic Area, we process your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Your data is processed based on:

• Consent: When you subscribe to newsletters or contact us voluntarily
• Legitimate Interest: For analytics and site improvement purposes
• Legal Obligation: When required to comply with applicable laws

Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users through a prominent notice on our website
• For material changes affecting your rights, notify subscribers via email

We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Information