Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how paulvaden collects and uses your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. This policy explains what information we gather, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to provide and improve our services. This includes information you voluntarily provide to us, as well as data we automatically collect when you visit our website.

When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us with inquiries about woodworking projects, workshop setup, or Lithuanian wood carving techniques, we collect personal details such as your name and email address. We also gather usage data automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site. This helps us understand how you interact with our content about traditional kryždirbystė techniques and Baltic timber resources.

• Contact information provided through forms or inquiries
• Email address for newsletter subscriptions
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited and content accessed
• Approximate location based on IP address

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to enhance your experience and provide valuable content about woodworking hobbies and DIY crafts in Lithuania. Your data helps us deliver relevant resources on beginner woodworking projects, home workshop setup, and connections to medienos suppliers for Baltic timber sourcing.

We may use your information to send you updates about new woodworking tutorials, Lithuanian wood carving guides, and workshop resources. We analyze usage patterns to improve our website's functionality and content quality. We also use aggregated, anonymized data to understand trends in hobbyist woodworking interests. We never sell your personal information to third parties.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time. You can also opt out of promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in any email we send. If you wish to exercise these rights or have concerns about how we handle your data, you can contact us directly using the information provided below.

We comply with applicable data protection regulations and respect your privacy preferences. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, though some features may be limited if you disable certain types of cookies. We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and understand how you interact with our content about Lithuanian woodworking and DIY crafts. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize returning visitors and remember your preferences regarding woodworking resources and workshop information.

We use both session and persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain to provide a more personalized experience on future visits. Third-party analytics services may also place cookies on your device to help us understand site usage patterns. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. While we strive to use industry-standard security practices, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data to the best of our ability.

We limit access to personal information to employees and service providers who need it to perform their duties. If we discover a security breach, we will notify affected users as required by applicable law. We regularly review and update our security practices to address emerging threats.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to external resources about medienos suppliers, Baltic timber sources, and other woodworking-related websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing your information. This policy applies only to information collected through our website.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any changes to this policy.