Privacy Policy for Neal’s Live Edge Woodworking & Design
Effective Date: October 9, 2026
Website Address: https://nealsliveedgewoodworkinganddesign.com
Business Owner: Neal Mann, Brunswick, Georgia
Contact Email: info@nealsliveedgewoodworkinganddesign.com
Who We Are
Neal’s Live Edge Woodworking & Design is an artisan woodworking business based in Brunswick, Georgia. This website showcases handcrafted furniture, woodworking projects, and related content. For privacy inquiries, contact us at info@nealsliveedgewoodworkinganddesign.com.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
| Data Type | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Information | Name, email, address, phone number | Order fulfillment, communication |
| Account Data | Username, password | Secure login and account management |
| Transactional Data | Purchases, payment details | Billing, refunds, fraud prevention |
| Technical Data | IP address, browser type, cookies | Site analytics, spam detection |
| Media Uploads | Photos or files | Public display on site (avoid EXIF GPS data) |
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, plus the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection. An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to verify your profile image. See Gravatar Privacy Policy.
Media
Uploaded images may be publicly accessible. Avoid uploading files containing location data (EXIF GPS).
Contact Forms
If you use our contact form, we collect your name, email, and message content. Submissions are retained for up to six months for customer service purposes and are not used for marketing.
Cookies
- Comment cookies last 1 year.
- Login cookies last 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
- Screen preference cookies last 1 year.
- Article edit cookies expire after 1 day.
Analytics
We use anonymous analytics to understand site performance. You can opt out via your browser settings. Hosting providers may collect basic traffic data.
Who We Share Your Data With
- Payment Processors: PayPal (PayPal Privacy Policy)
- Spam Detection: Automated WordPress spam filters
- Hosting & Backup Services: Secure, U.S.-based providers
Data Retention
- Comments: retained indefinitely
- Registered users: data stored until account deletion
- Orders: retained for 7 years for tax and accounting compliance
- Contact forms: retained for 6 months
Your Rights
You may request an exported file of your personal data or request deletion of your data (except where legally required). To exercise these rights, email privacy@nealsliveedgewoodworkinganddesign.com.
Data Transfers
Data may be processed in the United States. All transfers comply with applicable data protection standards.
How We Protect Your Data
- SSL encryption
- Secure payment gateways
- Two-factor authentication for admin accounts
- Regular software updates and staff training
Data Breach Procedures
In case of a breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours, report incidents to relevant authorities, and review and strengthen security protocols.
Third-Party Data
We may receive limited data from advertising or analytics partners to improve site performance. No profiling or automated decision-making is performed.
Industry Regulatory Disclosure
As a U.S.-based artisan woodworking business, we comply with Georgia state and federal privacy laws, including applicable e-commerce and consumer protection regulations.