Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for ShopDrawings.com

At ShopDrawings.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website https://www.shopdrawings.com

Effective date: 02/18/2025

1. Information We Collect

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

• IP Address: We may collect your IP address to monitor and improve our website’s functionality and security. In case of suspicious activity (such as hacking attempts or spamming), we may use your IP address to block access to the website.

• Cookies: Our website may use cookies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us track site usage and preferences. You can manage cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may impact some features of the website.

• Comments: If we enable comments on our website, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any information you choose to provide in your comment. This information will be stored and displayed publicly alongside your comment. You will also have the ability to edit or delete your comments at any time.

• Usage Data: We may collect data about your interactions with our website, including the pages you visit, the time spent on those pages, and other browsing habits. This helps us understand user behavior to improve the website’s content and functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To monitor and enhance the security of our website, including blocking malicious or harmful activities, such as hacking or spamming.
• To analyze website traffic and user behavior using tools like Google Analytics (GA4) and Google Tag Manager. This helps us understand how visitors engage with our website and improve the overall user experience.
• If comments are enabled, we will store and display the personal information you provide alongside your comment.

We do not use your information for any other purposes, and we do not share or sell your data to any third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, such as Google Tag Manager, to analyze website usage and improve your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device to remember your preferences and track your browsing behavior. You can control and manage cookie settings through your browser; however, disabling cookies may limit certain features of the website.

We also use third-party services, such as Google Analytics (GA4), which may collect data like your IP address, browser type, and pages you visit. This data is used for internal purposes to improve website performance and user experience. We do not share or sell this information to third parties.

4. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or content on our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the user had visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content. We do not have control over the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

5. Data Retention

We retain the information we collect for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically. For other data, we may retain it for as long as required for legal or operational reasons.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding the personal information we collect, including:

• Accessing Your Information: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correcting Your Information: If you believe the information we hold is inaccurate, you can request corrections.
• Deleting Your Information: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal obligations we may have.
• Opting Out of Tracking: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt-out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
• Unsubscribing: If you have signed up for any marketing communications (if applicable), you can opt-out by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email or contacting us directly.

7. Where Your Data is Sent

Your data may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside of your country of residence. By using our website, you consent to this transfer and processing of your data.

8. Avoid Posting Sensitive Information

We ask that you do not share sensitive personal information on our website, such as Social Security numbers, financial details, or personal identification numbers (PINs). While we take reasonable measures to protect your data, it is important to avoid submitting such information in public areas, as it may not be secure. If you have any concerns about privacy or need to share sensitive information, please contact us directly via email or phone.

9. 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” at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please feel free to contact us through our contact page or by emailing us at info@shopdrawings.com