Last updated: November 2024

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Washington’s Hammer, Inc. ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you use our website and services. It also describes your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of data: Personal Data and Usage Data.

Personal Data

While using our services, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personal Data may include, but is not limited to:

Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and physical address

Account Information: Name, company name, and job title

Payment Information: Information related to any purchases or transactions you make with us

Usage Data

Usage Data is automatically collected when you interact with our website or services. This includes information such as:

Your device's IP address, browser type, and version

The pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, and the time spent on those pages

Unique device identifiers, mobile operating system, and diagnostic data

If you access our services via a mobile device, we may collect additional information about the device, such as its unique ID, mobile operating system, and mobile browser type

We also collect data that your browser sends automatically when you visit our website or use our mobile services.

2. Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons, tags, and scripts) to track activity on our website and services and store certain information. These technologies help us improve and analyze our offerings.

Cookies: Small files placed on your device. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you don't accept cookies, certain features of our services may not work.

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period, even after you close your browser, and help us remember your preferences or login information for future visits.

Web Beacons: Small electronic files embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to count visits and understand user behavior.

We use both Session and Persistent Cookies for various purposes, including:

Essential Cookies: Required to provide you with services on our website and ensure security (e.g., user authentication).

Preference/Functionality Cookies: Allow us to remember your preferences (e.g., language or login settings).

Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze traffic and improve our services.

You can find more details about our use of cookies in our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Providing and maintaining our service: Monitoring usage and ensuring the functionality of our services.

Managing your account: To facilitate your registration and grant access to various features available to registered users.

Processing transactions: To fulfill the terms of contracts, including the sale of products and services.

Communication: To send you important information, such as service updates, security alerts, and promotional content (unless you opt out of marketing communications).

Marketing and advertising: To send targeted advertisements or offers based on your interests.

Business transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred to the new entity.

Data analysis and improvement: To analyze trends, enhance the user experience, and assess the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

4. Retention of Your Data

We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may also retain certain data to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.

Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period, unless it is used for strengthening security or improving our services, or if we are legally required to keep it for a longer period.

5. Data Transfers

Your Personal Data may be processed in locations outside of your jurisdiction, including in countries where data protection laws differ from those in your country. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data across borders.

We will take appropriate measures to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy, including putting in place safeguards to protect your data.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your Personal Data. You may also have the right to object to the processing of your data or request restrictions on how we use your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Disclosure of Your Data

We may disclose your Personal Data in the following situations:

Business Transactions: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred. We will notify you before your data is transferred to a new privacy policy.

Legal Compliance: We may disclose your data if required to do so by law, in response to valid requests from public authorities (e.g., courts, government agencies), or to protect our rights and prevent fraud or unlawful activities.

Other Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data to comply with a legal obligation, protect our legal rights, defend against claims, or ensure the safety of users.

8. Security of Your Data

We prioritize the security of your data and use commercially reasonable measures to protect it. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under this age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected Personal Data from a child under 16, please contact us. We will take steps to delete the data as soon as possible.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our services may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, we will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of the page. If the changes are significant, we will notify you by email or through a prominent notice on our website.

You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our data practices.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your Personal Data, please contact us:

Email: hello@washingtonshammer.com

Phone: 757.541.8559