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About Stalwart
Our official website address is https://thestalwart.org/.
Data Collection Practices for Smart, Strong, and Secure Service
User Feedback and Comments
When you leave feedback or comments on our platform, we collect the information provided in the form, along with your IP address and browser details. This helps us maintain a secure environment for all DIY enthusiasts and professionals using our tools.
An anonymised string generated from your email (a hash) may be checked against the Gravatar service. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Upon approval of your comment, your profile picture will be displayed publicly alongside your feedback.
Media Uploads
If you share images of your projects or Stalwart tools, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors can download and extract location details from images hosted on the site.
Cookie Usage
Stalwart uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These small data files store your preferences and track which pages you visit, allowing us to tailor our content to your specific interests in tools, safety gear, and organization solutions.
If you post a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for future convenience. These cookies remain active for one year.
Visiting our login page triggers a temporary cookie to verify if your browser accepts cookies. This file contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
Logging in generates several cookies to save your login status and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen option cookies last for a year. Selecting 'Remember Me' extends your login session for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
Editing or publishing content sets an additional cookie indicating the post ID of the article you modified. It expires after 24 hours.
Embedded Third-Party Content
Our articles may feature embedded content (videos, images, guides) from other sources. This content functions exactly as if you had visited the originating website directly.
These external sites may collect data, use cookies, and employ third-party tracking to monitor your interaction with their content, especially if you are logged into their services.
At https://thestalwart.org/, we prioritize the privacy of our community. This document details the information Stalwart collects and how we utilize it to improve our products and services.
For further inquiries regarding our privacy practices, please contact our support team.
Server Logs
Stalwart employs standard log files to monitor site activity. This routine practice involves recording IP addresses, browser types, ISPs, timestamps, and referral pages. This data is not linked to personally identifiable information and is used solely for analyzing trends, site administration, and demographic insights.
Advertising Partners
We work with select advertising partners who may use cookies and web beacons. Each partner operates under their own privacy policy. We provide links to their policies for your reference below.
Partner Privacy Policies
Please review this list to understand the privacy practices of Stalwart's advertising partners.
Third-party ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons in their advertisements on https://thestalwart.org/. These tools automatically receive your IP address to measure campaign effectiveness and personalize content.
Note that Stalwart has no control over cookies used by third-party advertisers.
External Privacy Policies
The Stalwart Privacy Policy applies solely to our website. We advise you to consult the privacy policies of any third-party ad servers for detailed information on their practices and opt-out instructions.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Detailed instructions can be found on your respective browser's website.
Child Safety Online
Protecting children online is a core value at Stalwart. We encourage parents and guardians to actively monitor and guide their children's internet usage.
Stalwart does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe your child has shared such information on our site, please contact us immediately for its removal.
Online Privacy Scope
This policy applies exclusively to online activities on https://thestalwart.org/ and does not extend to data collected offline or through other channels.
GDPR Data Rights
We are committed to ensuring you understand your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:
Right of access – You may request copies of your personal data (a small fee may apply).
Right to rectification – You may request corrections to inaccurate information or completion of incomplete data.
Right to erasure – You may request the deletion of your personal data under specific conditions.
Right to restrict processing – You may request limits on how we process your data under certain conditions.
Right to object to processing – You may object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to data portability – You may request the transfer of your data to another organization or directly to you.
We will respond to all requests within one month. Please contact us to exercise these rights.
User Consent
By using the Stalwart website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.