Effective Date: May 5, 2025
1. Introduction
Valstad Shipworks Inc. ("Valstad," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at www.valstad.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit or interact with the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
- Information You Provide to Us
- Contact information (e.g., name, email address, postal address, and any other information you choose to provide when you communicate with us).
- Information Collected Automatically
- Log and usage data such as IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamps, and clickstream data.
- Cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies that collect information about your interaction with the Site.
- Information from Third Parties
- We may receive information about you from service providers, analytics partners, or other third parties that help us operate, improve, or market the Site.
3. How We Use Information
We use information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Site and our services;
- Respond to inquiries or provide customer support;
- Send administrative information such as confirmations, updates, and security alerts;
- Conduct analytics and research to better understand how users interact with the Site;
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security threats;
- Comply with applicable legal obligations, enforce our policies, and protect our rights, property, or safety and that of our users or others;
- Send you marketing or promotional communications (where permitted by law) that you can opt out of at any time.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We and our service providers use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may disclose information:
- Service Providers: To vendors and contractors who perform services on our behalf and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
- Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Valstad, our users, or others.
- With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed to you at the time of collection or with your consent.
6. Data Security
We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. No method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure; therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Choices and Rights
- Opt‑Out of Marketing: You may opt out of receiving marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those emails.
- Access, Correction, and Deletion: Subject to applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at hello@valstad.com.
- Do Not Track: The Site does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals at this time.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
9. International Transfers
We are located in the United States and the information we collect is governed by U.S. law. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and the processing and storage of your information in the United States.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on the Site and update the "Effective Date" at the top. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Valstad Shipworks Inc.
311 E St Elmo Rd, Unit C
Austin, TX 78745
Email: hello@valstad.com
