Last updated: June 09, 2025
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Straight From Makers (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares personal information when you use this website: https://straightfrommakers.com/ (the “Site”). Please read this Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding how we manage and protect your personal information.
PURPOSE OF PROCESSING
What is personal data?
We collect information about you in various ways, including personal data. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), “personal data” refers to any information that can identify you as an individual, whether alone or when combined with other data. This includes, for example, your name, postal code, email address, and phone number.
Why do we need this personal data?
We only process your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws. Some personal data is necessary to provide you with access to the Site and its services. When you register or interact with our services (e.g., making purchases or accessing content), you consent to the use of your personal information for these purposes. You may withdraw your consent at any time. If you do not agree with our use of your personal data under this Policy, please do not use our website.
COLLECTING YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We collect your personal data in the following ways:
Information you provide directly:
Personal data provided when you register on our Site (e.g., name, address, email, phone number, username, password, demographic information);
Personal data submitted in comments or posts on the Site;
Information provided through our affiliate program or promotions;
Information provided when contacting customer support or reporting a problem;
Data entered when making purchases;
Information shared when contacting us by phone, email, or other means.
Information collected automatically:
We may automatically collect data about your device and activity when you use the Site. This includes the name and version of your device, manufacturer and model, browser type and language, screen resolution, referring website, pages viewed, duration of visits, access times, and user behavior. This data is typically collected via cookies.
COOKIES
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your device via your browser. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until deleted) to enhance your experience.
We use:
First-party cookies: Placed by us to recognize you on return visits;
Third-party cookies: Placed by external services that may also recognize your device on other websites.
Cookies help us improve website functionality and personalize your experience.
ADVERTISING
We may work with third-party companies to display advertisements on our Site. These companies may collect information such as browser type, time, date, and the type of ad clicked on, both on this and other websites. This information helps them serve more relevant ads. The use of such data is governed by the respective third-party privacy policies.
USING YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We may use your personal data to:
Maintain and improve our website, products, and services;
Manage your account and communicate with you;
Operate our affiliate programs and promotions;
Respond to inquiries and provide support;
Send technical notices, updates, and alerts;
With your consent, send marketing communications (you can opt out at any time);
Process payments made through our Site;
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies;
Conduct analytics and performance tracking;
As further described in the section “Sharing Your Personal Data.”
SHARING YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We may share your data in the following cases:
With your consent: If you authorize us to share information with specific third parties;
With service providers: We may share your personal data with trusted third-party providers who assist with services such as analytics, payment processing, email marketing, and customer support.
THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our Site may include links to third-party websites. This Policy does not apply to those websites, which have their own privacy practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal data.
USER-GENERATED CONTENT
If you submit or publish content on our Site (e.g., blog comments, support messages), that information may become public and accessible to all users. Please exercise caution when disclosing personal data in public areas of the Site. Any reviews or comments may be displayed publicly.
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, where data protection laws may differ. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers, storage, and processing. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Policy.
SECURITY
We take reasonable administrative and technical steps to protect your data. However, no system is entirely secure. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law. This may include maintaining records while your account is active or retaining data for longer periods if legally necessary.
OUR POLICY ON CHILDREN
Our Site is not directed at individuals under 18 years of age. If we learn that a child under 18 has submitted personal data without parental consent, we will delete it as soon as possible. Parents or guardians should contact us if they believe such data has been collected.
YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to:
Opt-out of email marketing or the collection of sensitive data;
Access your personal data;
Correct or update your data;
Request portability of your data to another service;
Request deletion of your data when it is no longer needed or is inaccurate.
To exercise your rights, contact us at the email below. Requests must come from the email associated with your data, and we may verify your identity. We will respond within 30 days.
COMPLAINTS
If you have concerns or complaints about how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
We aim to resolve all complaints promptly. If we are unable to address your concerns, you have the right to contact your local data protection authority.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:
By using this Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described herein.