Privacy Policy

Last updated: 06/13/2025

Kouros Carpentry Corp ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our website or services (collectively, the "Service"). It also explains your rights and how the law protects you.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Definitions

Account
An account was created by you to access our Service.

Affiliate
An entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the Company.

Business (CCPA/CPRA context)
Refers to Kouros Carpentry Corp as the legal entity responsible for collecting and processing personal information of California residents.

CCPA / CPRA
Refers to the California Consumer Privacy Act and the California Privacy Rights Act.

Company
Kouros Carpentry Corp, located at 134 Circle Ridge Dr., Burr Ridge, IL 60527.

Consumer
A California resident under the CCPA/CPRA.

Cookies
Small data files stored on your device that help websites remember your activity and preferences.

Country
Refers to: Illinois, United States.

Data Controller
The Company, as defined under the GDPR, is responsible for determining how and why personal data is processed.

Device
Any internet-connected device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Do Not Track (DNT)
A browser setting that lets users opt out of being tracked across websites.

Facebook Fan Page
Our official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/p/Kouroscarpentrycorp-100054600752853

GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union.

Personal Data
Any information that relates to an identifiable individual. This may include your name, email, address, or IP address.

Service
Refers to the Kouros Tools website and all services accessible through kourostools.com.

Service Provider
Any third party that processes data on behalf of the Company (e.g., analytics, hosting).

Usage Data
Automatically collected data related to how you use our Service (e.g., page visits, IP address, device type).

You / User / Data Subject
The person or legal entity using the Service.

2. Types of Information We Collect

Personal Data

When using our Service, you may provide us with information such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing/shipping address

  • City, State, ZIP/Postal Code

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain data including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages you visit

  • Time and date of visits

  • Time spent on each page

  • Device type and identifiers

  • Operating system and browser version

3. Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies like beacons and scripts to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Enhance performance

  • Analyze traffic and behavior

You can set your browser to reject cookies. However, certain parts of our Service may not function properly without them.

Types of Cookies We Use

TypeDurationPurposeEssential CookiesSessionRequired to deliver core functionality and prevent fraudulent activity.Cookie Consent CookiesPersistentStore whether you’ve accepted our use of cookies. Functionality CookiesPersistentRemember your preferences and settings. Performance & Analytics CookiesPersistent (Third-Party)Help us understand how users interact with our Service and test new features.

For more details, visit our Cookies Policy.

4. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws, including:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Deletion: Ask us to delete your data under certain conditions.

  • Objection: Object to our processing of your data.

  • Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Residents of California and the EU/EEA have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA and GDPR, respectively.

5. Use of Your Personal Data

We may use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Service — including monitoring usage and system performance.

  • To manage your account — enabling access to specific functionalities available to registered users.

  • To fulfill a contract — such as processing purchases or providing services you’ve requested.

  • To communicate with you — via email, phone, SMS, or app notifications for updates related to products, services, or security.

  • For marketing — to send you information about products, services, and events similar to those you’ve shown interest in, unless you opt-out.

  • To manage requests — including customer support or general inquiries.

  • For business transfers — such as mergers or sales, where your personal data may be included as part of a transferred asset.

  • For improvement and analytics — including data analysis, usage trends, and marketing performance.

6. Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your data in the following situations:

  • With service providers — for analytics, payment processing, or communication services.

  • With business affiliates — including subsidiaries or partners under common ownership, bound by this Privacy Policy.

  • For business transfers — in connection with mergers, sales, or restructuring efforts.

  • With business partners — to offer joint services or promotions.

  • In public areas — where you voluntarily share content (e.g., forum posts), that information may be visible publicly.

  • With your consent — for any other purpose not listed above.

7. Retention of Personal Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including compliance with legal obligations, dispute resolution, and enforcement of our agreements.

Usage data may be retained for a shorter period unless it is used to improve system security or features, or required by law for a longer duration.

8. Transfer of Personal Data

Your data may be stored and processed in locations outside your region, including other countries where data protection laws may differ. By using our Service and submitting your information, you consent to this transfer.

We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in line with this Privacy Policy, including using contractual safeguards when transferring data internationally.

9. Deletion of Personal Data

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time. You can:

  • Manage your personal info in your account settings.

  • Contact us directly for assistance.

Note: We may need to retain some information where required by law or for legitimate business interests (e.g., fraud prevention, legal obligations).

10. Disclosure of Data

We may disclose your personal data:

  • In business transactions — such as a merger or asset sale.

  • To comply with the law — including legal requests or government orders.

  • To protect rights and safety — including enforcing our policies or investigating potential violations.

11. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Third-Party Service Providers

We may use the following providers to process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies:

Analytics

  • Google Analytics
    Used to monitor site traffic and performance. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.

Email Marketing

Payment Processing

We use third-party payment processors and do not store payment card information.

13. GDPR Privacy Rights (for EEA users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Deletion — Request we erase your data when it’s no longer needed.

  • Objection — Object to our use of your data for direct marketing or legitimate interests.

  • Data portability — Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

  • Withdraw consent — Withdraw consent for any processing based on consent.

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below. We may request identity verification before processing.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

14. Facebook Fan Page

Data Controller for the Facebook Fan Page

The Company is the data controller for the personal information we collect through the use of our website and services. When operating our Facebook Fan Page (https://www.facebook.com/p/Kouroscarpentrycorp-100054600752853/), we act as joint controllers alongside Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook), as required under data protection laws such as the GDPR.

We have entered into agreements with Facebook that outline the terms for operating the Facebook Fan Page, including those based on Facebook’s Terms of Service, which can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/terms.php.

For more information about how Facebook collects and processes your personal data, please refer to their Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php.
You can also contact Facebook directly at:

Facebook, Inc.
ATTN: Privacy Operations
1601 Willow Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
United States

Facebook Insights

We use the Facebook Insights analytics tool in connection with our Fan Page, based on our legitimate interests under GDPR, to gather anonymized, aggregated statistics about our audience and page engagement.

To enable these insights, Facebook stores a cookie on the device of each user who visits the page. This cookie includes a unique ID and remains active for up to two years unless deleted earlier. It allows Facebook to collect and process data about your interactions across its services, including visits to other Facebook Fan Pages and websites using Facebook tools.

You can learn more about Facebook's data practices here:
https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

15. CCPA/CPRA Privacy Notice (California Privacy Rights)

This section supplements the information in our Privacy Policy and applies specifically to California residents, in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Categories of Personal Information Collected

We collect personal information that identifies, relates to, describes, or can be associated with a particular individual or device. Below is a summary of the categories of personal information we may have collected from California residents within the past twelve (12) months:

⚠️ Please note: The examples provided are based on definitions under CCPA/CPRA. Not all examples may apply to every individual or situation. Some categories are only collected when you voluntarily provide the information to us.

CategoryExamplesCollectedA. IdentifiersReal name, alias, mailing address, unique ID, IP address, email, account name, driver's license, or passport number.✅ YesB. California Customer Records (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e))Name, signature, SSN, physical characteristics, address, phone number, passport/ID numbers, education or employment info, financial or medical data.✅ YesC. Protected Classification CharacteristicsAge (40+), race, gender, sexual orientation, medical condition, disability, military status, etc.❌ NoD. Commercial InformationPurchase history, service use records.✅ YesE. Biometric InformationFingerprints, facial recognition, voiceprints, iris scans, gait, sleep/health/exercise data.❌ NoF. Internet or Network ActivityBrowsing or interaction history on our website or ads.✅ YesG. Geolocation DataPhysical location or movement.❌ NoH. Sensory DataAudio, visual, electronic, or thermal data.❌ NoI. Professional or Employment InformationEmployment history or evaluations.❌ NoJ. Education InformationStudent records are protected under FERPA.❌ NoK. InferencesProfiles reflecting preferences, behavior, intelligence, etc.❌ No

16. Exemptions: HIPAA, CMIA, and Sector-Specific Privacy Laws

We do not collect or process:

  • Health or medical data is protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) or the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA).

  • Information related to clinical trials.

  • Personal information is regulated by certain industry-specific laws, including:

    • The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FRCA)

    • The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)

    • The California Financial Information Privacy Act (FIPA)

    • The Driver’s Privacy Protection Act of 1994

17. Sources of Personal Information

We collect personal information from the following sources:

  • Directly from You — e.g., when You fill out forms, express preferences, or complete purchases through our Service.

  • Indirectly from You — e.g., by observing Your usage of our Service.

  • Automatically — e.g., via cookies and similar technologies on Your device.

  • From Third-Party Service Providers — including vendors for analytics, payment processing, marketing, or technical support.

18. Use of Personal Information

We may use or disclose the personal information we collect for business or commercial purposes, as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA). These purposes may include:

  • Operating and delivering our Service.

  • Providing customer support and responding to inquiries.

  • Fulfilling orders and processing transactions.

  • Meeting legal obligations, responding to law enforcement, or complying with court orders or regulations.

  • Internal auditing and administrative purposes.

  • Detecting and preventing fraud, malicious activity, or security incidents.

  • Other limited, one-time uses.

These are examples and not an exhaustive list. For more detailed usage, see the “Use of Your Personal Data” section in our full Privacy Policy.

If we plan to use collected personal data for new or substantially different purposes, we will notify You by updating this policy.

19. Disclosure of Personal Information

In the last twelve (12) months, we have disclosed the following categories of personal information for business or commercial purposes:

  • Category A: Identifiers

  • Category B: California Customer Records (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e))

  • Category D: Commercial Information

  • Category F: Internet/Network Activity

Disclosures are made to service providers or third parties bound by contractual obligations to keep information confidential and only use it to perform specific services.

20. Sharing of Personal Information

We may share, and have shared in the past 12 months, personal information with:

  • Service providers

  • Payment processors

  • Affiliates and business partners

  • Third parties authorized by You

21. Sale of Personal Information

Under the CCPA/CPRA, "sale" includes sharing personal information for value—even if not for direct monetary compensation.

We do not "sell" personal information as traditionally understood. However, we may allow third-party service providers to access certain personal data for analytics, advertising, or marketing purposes, which may be considered a “sale” under CCPA/CPRA.

We may have “sold” the following categories in the last 12 months:

  • Category A: Identifiers

  • Category B: California Customer Records

  • Category D: Commercial Information

  • Category F: Internet/Network Activity

22. Sale of Personal Information of Minors Under 16

We do not knowingly sell personal information of minors under 16. If we become aware of having collected information from a child under 13 (or under 16 without appropriate consent), we will delete it.

Minors aged 13 to 16 must provide affirmative opt-in consent (“right to opt-in”) for any sale of personal information.

Parents or guardians of children under 13 can contact us to review or delete such data.

23. Your Rights Under the CCPA/CPRA

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

  1. Right to Notice
    You have the right to be informed about the categories of personal data we collect and how we use it.

  2. Right to Know / Access
    You can request that we disclose:

    • What personal data we’ve collected

    • Sources of the data

    • Business/commercial purpose for collection

    • Third parties with whom we shared the data

    • Specific pieces of personal data we collected about you

  3. Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing
    You can request that we do not sell or share your personal data. See “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” to exercise this right.

  4. Right to Correct
    You may request correction of inaccurate data in our records.

  5. Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Data
    You may request that we limit how your sensitive personal information is used or shared.

  6. Right to Delete
    You may request the deletion of your data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal compliance, fraud prevention, or internal uses consistent with expectations).

  7. Right to Non-Discrimination
    We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights. This includes:

    • Denying services

    • Charging different prices

    • Offering different levels of service

24. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your rights under CCPA/CPRA:

  • See the sections “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” and “Limit the Use or Disclosure of My Sensitive Personal Information”.

  • Or contact us directly using the information in our Contact Us section.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, you can contact us:

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