Privacy Policy

Modified Date: 04/12/2026

At Wooden Edge Studios, accessible at https://woodenedgestudios.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information collected and recorded by Wooden Edge Studios, how we use it, and how we ensure compliance with legal obligations. This includes data practices from our website, plugins, third-party tools, and services.

If you have questions or need more information, contact us at tomiwa@woodenedgestudios.com.

Consent

By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping address.

  • Account Data: Username, password, and account preferences.

  • Transactional Data: Order details

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, location, pages viewed, and interactions.

  • Comment Data: When leaving comments, we collect the data shown in the form, IP address, and browser user agent.

  • Media Data: Images uploaded by users may contain embedded location data.

  • Security Logs: Login attempts, suspicious URL requests, IP addresses (retained for 60 days).

How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide and maintain our website and store.

  • Process orders and refunds.

  • Communicate with you about orders, support requests, and promotions.

  • Detect and prevent fraud and security threats.

  • Improve website performance and personalize user experience.

Data controller information

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Business name: Wooden Edge Studios LLC
Website: https://woodenedgestudios.com
Contact email: tomiwa@woodenedgestudios.com

As the data controller, Wooden Edge Studios LLC determines the purposes and means of processing your personal data. Where we use third-party services (such as Stripe, Brevo, or SolidWP) to process data on our behalf, those parties act as data processors and are contractually bound to handle your data only as instructed by us and in compliance with applicable privacy law.

Log Files

We follow standard procedures for using log files which include:

  • IP addresses

  • Browser types

  • ISP

  • Timestamps

  • Referring/exit pages

  • Click data

These are not linked to personally identifiable information and are used for analytics and security.

Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Remember login/session preferences

  • Store cart contents

  • Enable caching and faster page load (via LiteSpeed Cache & QUIC.cloud)

  • Measure ad effectiveness (via Google Ads)

Cookies set by WordPress, WooCommerce, and third-party tools (like Stripe, Akismet, Gravatar) may include:

  • Login cookies

  • Comment form cookies

  • Security/session cookies

  • Cart tracking cookies

You can control cookies via your browser settings.

Microsoft Clarity

We partner with Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising to capture how you use and interact with our website through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay to improve and market our products/services. Website usage data is captured using first and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to determine the popularity of products/services and online activity. Additionally, we use this information for site optimization, fraud/security purposes, and advertising. For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data, visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement.

Legitimate interests

In some cases, we process your personal data based on our legitimate interests as a business, where those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms. Specifically, we rely on legitimate interests for the following activities:

  • Fraud prevention and security: We monitor login attempts, suspicious activity, and IP addresses to protect our store and customers from fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
  • Website analytics and performance: We analyze how visitors use our site (via tools like Microsoft Clarity and Google Analytics) to improve the user experience and performance of our store.
  • Affiliate marketing tracking: We track clicks on affiliate links (e.g., Amazon Associates, Awin) to record commissions earned. This does not involve selling your data.
  • Email marketing to existing customers: If you have purchased from us, we may send you relevant updates, offers, or product information. You can opt out at any time.
  • Spam detection: We share comment and form submission data with Akismet to detect and block spam.

Before relying on legitimate interests, we assess that our use of your data is proportionate, has a minimal impact on your privacy, and that you would reasonably expect us to use your data in this way. You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests at any time by contacting us at tomiwa@woodenedgestudios.com.

Embedded Content

Some posts or pages may contain embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Instagram posts, affiliate links). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the source website directly and may collect data or use cookies independently.

Affiliate Marketing

Wooden Edge Studios LLC may participate in affiliate marketing programs, including Amazon and Awin, from time to time. This means that when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may earn a commission from the retailer at no additional cost to you. These affiliate relationships help support our website and allow us to continue providing valuable content to our readers.

Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer

As a participant of the Amazon Associates Program, we earn from qualifying purchases through these sponsored links. We only recommend products and services that we believe will add value to our readers. Our opinions are our own, and we strive to provide honest and unbiased information to help you make informed purchasing decisions. The presence of affiliate links does not influence our editorial content or product recommendations. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Who We Share Data With

We only share data with trusted partners and plugins required to run our store and improve your experience:

  • WooCommerce: For managing orders and accounts.

  • Stripe / PayPal: For secure payment processing.

  • SolidWP: For security, malware scanning, and brute-force protection. IP addresses involved in login attempts may be shared with SolidWP’s network.

  • Akismet: For spam detection in comments. Data may include IP, browser info, and comment content.

  • Brevo: For email marketing and newsletters.

  • LiteSpeed Cache & QUIC.cloud: For caching and CDN services. See their privacy policy at https://quic.cloud/privacy-policy/.

  • Gravatar: Email hash may be shared with Gravatar to display profile images. Gravatar Privacy Policy

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for, or as required by law. Specific retention periods are as follows:

  • Order records: Retained indefinitely for tax and accounting compliance.
  • User account data: Retained for as long as your account is active. Deleted upon verified account deletion request.
  • Comments and metadata: Retained indefinitely unless you request removal.
  • Security logs (IP addresses, login attempts): Retained for 60 days, then automatically deleted.
  • Email marketing data (Brevo): Retained until you unsubscribe or request removal.
  • Analytics data (Microsoft Clarity, Google): Governed by the respective platform’s retention policies (typically 13–26 months).
  • Transactional cookies: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies (e.g., cart, login) expire within 30 days.

Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal data.

  • Request data portability.

  • Withdraw consent or object to processing.

  • Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights and to delete your personal data, email us at tomiwa@woodenedgestudios.com. We respond within 48 hours.

CCPA Privacy Rights (California)

If you’re a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we collect and how it’s used.

  • Request deletion of your personal data.

  • Opt-out of the sale of your personal data (Note: We do not sell your data).

To submit a request, contact us at tomiwa@woodenedgestudios.com.

GDPR Data Protection Rights (EU/EEA)

If you’re located in the EU/EEA, you are entitled to the rights outlined in the GDPR, including:

  • Right of access, rectification, erasure

  • Right to restrict or object to processing

  • Right to data portability

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe your child has provided such information, contact us immediately and we will remove the data promptly.

Contact Us

For questions or privacy-related requests, email us at: tomiwa@woodenedgestudios.com