Privacy Policy
Steve Castles Woodworker
Last Updated: August 2026
1. Introduction
Steve Castles Woodworker, also operating as SCWoodworker (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website stevecastleswoodworker.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or place an order with us.
2. What Information We Collect
Email Address
We collect your email address in two cases:
When you sign up for our newsletter at stevecastleswoodworker.com/sign-up-stay-updated/
When you place an order through our website
Order and Checkout Information
When you place an order through our website, we collect and store: name, billing address, shipping address, phone number, and email address. Payment information (credit card details) is processed by Stripe and is not stored on our servers.
Website Usage Data
We use Google Analytics to measure how visitors use our website. This includes information such as pages visited, time spent on site, and device type. Google Analytics uses cookies (small text files) to collect this information. For more details, see the Google Analytics section below.
3. How We Use Your Information
Email addresses are used solely for:
Sending order confirmations, shipping updates, and customer service messages
Sending newsletters (if you opted in) with updates about new pieces and design insights
We do not sell, share, or rent your email address to any third party.
4. Cookies and Google Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us understand how you use our site, including which pages you visit and how long you spend on them.
Google’s use of data collected through Google Analytics is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Email Service Provider (Brevo)
We use Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) to send newsletters and transactional emails. Brevo is our data processor and has agreed to protect your data according to applicable privacy laws. Your email address is stored by Brevo and used only to deliver communications you have opted into or that relate to your orders.
6. Payment Processing (Stripe)
We use Stripe to process payments for orders. When you place an order, your name, billing address, and payment information are transmitted to Stripe for payment processing. Stripe does not store your full credit card details on our website — Stripe secures and manages this data according to Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance standards. For more information about how Stripe handles your data, see Stripe’s Privacy Policy.
7. Opting Out of Marketing Communications
Every newsletter email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can click it at any time to opt out of future newsletters. Transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping updates) will continue to be sent as long as you are a customer.
8. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your email address for as long as you are an active customer or subscriber. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter and do not place an order for 5 years, we will delete your email address from our records. Order-related emails and data are retained for 7 years for accounting and legal purposes.
9. Your Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we hold about you and to request deletion of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Steve Castles Woodworker (SCWoodworker)
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This Privacy Policy is effective as of August 2026 and may be updated at any time. We will notify users of any material changes.