Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 5, 2026

1. Who We Are

RealWoodWorkPlans.com is a woodworking plans and DIY resource website. Our website address is: https://realwoodworkplans.com. You can contact us at office@realwoodworkplans.com.

2. What Data We Collect and Why

Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our site. This service collects data such as pages visited, time on site, approximate location (country/city), and device type. This data is aggregated and anonymous — we do not identify individual users. Google Analytics sets cookies on your device to distinguish returning visitors. You can opt out using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Comments

If you leave a comment on our site, we collect the data shown in the comment form (name, email, website) plus your IP address and browser user agent to help with spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check whether you have a profile picture. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.

Contact Form

If you contact us via email, we retain your message and email address solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list without explicit consent.

3. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Analytics cookies — set by Google Analytics to track site usage (see Section 2).
  • Functional cookies — set by WordPress to remember your preferences (e.g. comment author name).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

4. Affiliate Links

This site contains affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We are an affiliate of ClickBank and may participate in other affiliate programs. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or recommendations. See our full Affiliate Disclosure.

5. Third-Party Services

Our site uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently:

6. Data Retention

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments. Analytics data is retained for 14 months per Google Analytics default settings.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. You also have the right to object to processing and to data portability. To exercise these rights, contact us at office@realwoodworkplans.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Transfers

Our website is hosted on servers that may be located outside your country. By using this site, you consent to the transfer of your data to these servers. We rely on standard contractual clauses and privacy frameworks where applicable.

9. Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, contact us at office@realwoodworkplans.com.