Privacy Policy & Terms of Disclosure

At WoodFormulas (accessible via woodformulas.com), protecting the privacy of our visitors is a core priority. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is processed, our use of cookies, and mandatory third-party disclosures including Google AdSense advertising and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

1. Log Files and Analytical Data

WoodFormulas follows standard web hosting procedures using log files. These files record visitors when they navigate our platform. The data collected by server log files includes:

• Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and approximate geographical region
• Browser type, software build, and operating system
• Internet Service Provider (ISP) network identifiers
• Date and timestamp of visits, along with referring and exit landing pages
• Number of user clicks and on-page navigation patterns

This technical information is not linked to any personally identifiable information. Its primary purpose is to diagnose server latency, analyze traffic trends, secure our infrastructure, and optimize tool navigation.

2. Local Client-Side Calculation Processing

A key architectural pillar of WoodFormulas is that our 30 woodworking calculators run on client-side JavaScript within your device’s web browser:

• No Calculation Storage: Project measurements, board dimensions, lumber costs, and custom angles entered into calculators are calculated live in your browser and are never transmitted to, recorded by, or stored on our external servers.
• Client-Side PNG Export: The “Save as PNG” feature uses in-browser canvas rendering (html2canvas) directly on your machine. No generated images or workshop specification sheets are saved on our infrastructure.

3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Cookies

WoodFormulas utilizes Google AdSense and affiliated advertising partners to serve programmatic advertisements when you visit our website. Google is a third-party vendor on our site:

• Google DoubleClick DART Cookies: Google uses cookies, including the DART cookie, to serve tailored ads to visitors based on their visit to woodformulas.com and other websites across the internet.
• Ad Personalization: These cookies enable ad networks to deliver relevant advertisements about woodworking supplies, tools, hardware, and related consumer services.
• Opting Out: Visitors may choose to opt out of the use of the DART cookie and personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ad Settings Page or via the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Browser Tool.

Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons in their respective advertisements and links that appear on WoodFormulas. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. WoodFormulas has no access to or control over these cookies used by third-party advertisers.

4. Amazon Services LLC Associates Program Disclosure

In compliance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and the Amazon Associate Operating Agreement:

When you click on designated product links pointing to Amazon or other partner merchants, we may earn an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases at zero additional cost to you. We only recommend workshop tools, fasteners, safety gear, and supplies that meet practical craftsmanship standards.

5. GDPR and CCPA / CPRA Privacy Entitlements

We respect statutory privacy rights under the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA):

6. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Protecting children while they use the internet is paramount. WoodFormulas does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian believes that WoodFormulas has in its database personal data of a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly remove such records.