Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 9, 2026
Last Updated: April 9, 2026
Silversmithingclass.com LLP (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website silversmithingclass.com. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly: When you register for a class, purchase tools, create an account, join a waitlist, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and billing information.
Payment information: When you make a purchase, your payment is processed by Stripe through the WooPayments platform. We do not store your full credit card number, expiration date, or CVV on our servers. Stripe receives and securely processes this data in accordance with PCI-DSS standards. You can review Stripe’s privacy policy at stripe.com/privacy.
Information collected automatically: When you visit our website, our hosting provider (Hostinger) and caching system (LiteSpeed) may collect standard server log data such as your IP address, browser type, referring page, and pages visited. This data is used for site performance, security, and troubleshooting.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to process orders and class registrations, send order confirmations and shipping updates, respond to your questions and support requests, send periodic email newsletters about upcoming classes, new tools, or special offers (if you have subscribed), analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve our site, and protect against fraudulent transactions.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect or process data on your behalf:
Stripe / WooPayments — Processes credit card and Apple Pay transactions. Stripe may collect device and browser data for fraud prevention. Stripe Privacy Policy
Google Analytics — Tracks website traffic and visitor behavior such as pages visited, time on site, and referral sources. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this data in anonymous, aggregate form. We use this information to understand how visitors use our site and to improve our content and services. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. Google Privacy Policy
Vimeo — Hosts and streams our instructional videos. When you watch a video on our site, Vimeo may set cookies and collect viewing data. Vimeo Privacy Policy
Cloudflare Turnstile — Provides bot protection on our forms and checkout. Turnstile may collect browser and interaction data to verify you are a real visitor. It does not use traditional CAPTCHA tracking cookies. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
AWeber — Manages our email newsletter. If you subscribe to our class schedule or newsletter list, your email address is stored by AWeber. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email. AWeber Privacy Policy
Google Workspace — Handles our business email (dave@silversmithingclass.com). Emails you send to us are processed through Google’s servers. Google Privacy Policy
Gravatar — If you create an account, your email address may be checked against the Gravatar service to display a profile image. Automattic Privacy Policy
Cookies
Our website uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential cookies: WordPress session cookies that keep you logged in to your account and maintain your shopping cart. These are necessary for the site to function and cannot be disabled.
Performance cookies: LiteSpeed Cache uses cookies to serve cached pages faster and improve site performance.
Analytics cookies: Google Analytics sets cookies (such as _ga and _gid) to distinguish unique visitors and track how you interact with our website. These cookies collect information in anonymous, aggregate form. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Third-party cookies: Vimeo and Stripe may set their own cookies when you watch videos or make a purchase. These are governed by their respective privacy policies linked above.
We do not display ads on our website or use advertising tracking cookies.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We share information only with the service providers listed above, and only to the extent necessary to operate our website, process payments, deliver emails, analyze site traffic, and stream video content.
Data Retention
We retain your account and order information for as long as your account is active or as needed to fulfill our legal and business obligations (such as tax records and order history). Google Analytics data is retained according to Google’s default retention settings. You may request deletion of your account by contacting us.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us. If you are subscribed to our email list, you can unsubscribe using the link provided in every email or by contacting us directly. California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Oregon residents may have additional rights under Oregon consumer data privacy laws. Contact us to exercise any of these rights.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including SSL encryption on all pages, PCI-compliant payment processing through Stripe, bot protection via Cloudflare Turnstile, and secure hosting with Hostinger. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact:
David Lee Smith
Silversmithingclass.com LLP
North Bend, Oregon
Email: dave@silversmithingclass.com
Phone: 916-548-7361