Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 18, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to MeasureToCut ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding your personal data when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and authentication credentials through our third-party authentication provider (Clerk).
• Project Data: When you save projects, we store the project name, board specifications, cut requirements, and optimization settings you provide.
• Communication: If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you access and use our service, including your browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed.
• Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our service.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session and improve your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our lumber optimization services
• To create and manage your account
• To save and retrieve your project data
• To authenticate users and prevent fraud
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our service
• To comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

• Clerk: Authentication and user management services
• Amazon Web Services (AWS): Cloud hosting and data storage (DynamoDB)

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your project data is stored securely on AWS infrastructure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may delete your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection and processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries.

10. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our service after any modifications to the Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

MeasureToCut
Email: privacy@measuretocut.com

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• The right to delete personal information held by businesses
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

14. European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws, including:

• The right to access, update, or delete your personal information
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to withdraw consent
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority