PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: August 4, 2025
Website: thediylabstudio.com
Operator: The DIY Lab Studio (“we,” “us,” “our”)
Contact Email: leah@thediylabstudio.com

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit thediylabstudio.com (“Website”). By using the Website, you consent to these practices.

2. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information

We collect when voluntarily provided:

  • Identifiers: Name, email address (e.g., when subscribing or contacting us).
  • Commercial Data: Purchase history (if selling products/services).
  • User Content: Comments, project submissions, or reviews.

B. Automatically Collected Data

Via cookies and tracking technologies (Google-compliant):

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information.
  • Behavioral Data: Pages visited, time spent, clickstream data.
  • Location Data: Generalized location (country/state level).

C. Data from Third Parties

  • Social Media: If you interact via embedded plugins (e.g., Pinterest, Instagram).
  • Ad Networks: Google Ads, analytics providers (see Section 5).

3. How We Use Your Information

Purpose Legal Basis
Deliver content/tutorials Performance of contract
Respond to inquiries Legitimate interest
Personalize ads (via Google Ads) Consent (opt-in required)
Analyze traffic (Google Analytics) Legitimate interest
Send newsletters (if subscribed) Consent
Comply with legal obligations Legal compliance

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality (e.g., login sessions).
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand user behavior.
  • Advertising Cookies: Google Ads for personalized ads (opt-out required).

Your Cookie Choices:

  • Opt-Out Tools:
  • Browser Controls: Block/delete cookies via browser settings.

5. Third-Party Disclosures

We share data with:

  • Google Ads: For ad personalization (subject to Google’s policies).
  • Analytics Providers: Google Analytics (anonymized data).
  • Payment Processors: If selling products (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law (e.g., subpoenas).

We never sell your personal information.

6. User Rights (CCPA/GDPR Compliance)

You may:

  • Access/Delete: Request your data or its deletion.
  • Opt-Out: Withdraw consent for marketing/personalized ads.
  • Non-Discrimination: We won’t deny services for exercising rights.

To exercise rights: Email leah@thediylabstudio.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject.

7. Data Security

We implement:

  • SSL encryption, firewalls, and access controls.
  • Regular security audits.
    Note: No internet transmission is 100% secure.

8. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

  • We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
  • Parents/guardians: Contact us to remove a child’s data.

9. International Transfers

Data is processed in the U.S. International users consent to this transfer.

10. Policy Updates

We will notify users of material changes via email or site notice.

11. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests:
Email: leah@thediylabstudio.com