Effective date: January 17, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how FilamentSpecs (“FilamentSpecs”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit https://filamentspecs.com/ (the “Site”).
We built this site for makers, tinkerers, and curious minds. We also built it to be respectful of your privacy. Some parts are simple. Some are detailed. Both matter.
Who We Are (Data Controller)
Site: FilamentSpecs (filamentspecs.com)
Contact email: support@filamentspecs.com
For the purposes of data protection laws (like the GDPR/UK GDPR, where applicable), FilamentSpecs is the “data controller” for information we collect through the Site.
Quick Summary (Human Version)
- We collect some information automatically (like device data and basic logs) to keep the site running and safe.
- If you contact us, you’ll share information with us on purpose (like your email and message). We use that to reply. Nothing sneaky.
- We may use cookies for essential functions, analytics, and (if enabled) ads/affiliate tracking.
- We don’t sell your personal information in the “we sell lists of people” sense. We may share limited data with service providers who help us operate the Site.
- You can ask to access, delete, or correct your information. We’ll do our best to help, quickly.
The rest of this policy gives you the full picture.
Information We Collect
We collect information in three ways: (1) information you give us, (2) information collected automatically, and (3) information from third parties (only when you use third-party features).
1) Information You Provide
Depending on how you use the Site, you may provide:
- Contact details (such as your name and email address) when you email us or use a contact form.
- Message content (what you write to us, including any attachments you choose to send).
- Account information if we offer user accounts (for example: username, profile info). If accounts aren’t enabled, we don’t collect this.
- Comments if commenting is enabled (the text you post, plus anything you include in it).
- Newsletter signup details if we offer email updates (usually just your email address, and sometimes your preferences).
Please don’t send us sensitive information (like government IDs, passwords, or medical data). If you do, you’re choosing to share it. We’d rather you didn’t.
2) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically:
- Device and connection data: browser type, device type, operating system, language settings, referring pages, and approximate location (for example, country or city-level). We do not try to pinpoint your exact location.
- Usage data: pages you view, how long you stay, clicks, scroll depth (if analytics is enabled), and general navigation paths. This helps us understand what content is useful.
- Log data: IP address, timestamps, error reports, and security-related logs. These exist mainly to protect the Site and troubleshoot issues.
- Cookie and similar technology data: identifiers stored on your device that help the Site work properly and remember preferences.
Your IP address may be used for security, fraud prevention, rate-limiting, and basic analytics. In some jurisdictions, IP addresses can be personal data. We treat them with care.
3) Information From Third Parties (Only If You Use Them)
Sometimes the Site may include features or content from third parties. When you interact with them, those third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies. Examples:
- Embedded videos (e.g., YouTube), images, or social media posts
- Analytics providers (if enabled)
- Advertising networks (if enabled)
- Affiliate partners (if enabled)
We don’t control third-party practices. We choose partners carefully, but we can’t promise how every external service behaves. If you want full control, disable third-party cookies or use a privacy-focused browser setting.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. They help websites remember things. Some cookies are essential. Some are optional. Some are annoying. We try to keep it reasonable.
Types of Cookies We May Use
- Essential cookies: required for basic site functions, security, and performance. These cannot always be turned off without breaking the Site.
- Preference cookies: remember settings like language or display preferences.
- Analytics cookies (if enabled): help us understand traffic and improve content.
- Advertising/marketing cookies (if enabled): may be used to measure ad performance or show relevant offers.
- Affiliate tracking cookies (if enabled): help attribute a purchase to an affiliate link. This can support the Site at no extra cost to you.
Managing cookies: You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. You can delete cookies, block them, or set alerts. Just remember: blocking some cookies may affect how the Site works.
If we use a cookie consent tool on the Site, you can also manage optional cookies there.
How We Use Your Information
We use information for the following purposes:
- To operate the Site (deliver pages, maintain performance, keep things stable).
- To improve the Site (understand what people read, what breaks, what’s confusing).
- To respond to you when you email or contact us.
- To publish community features (like comments) if enabled.
- To protect the Site (security monitoring, fraud prevention, spam filtering, abuse detection).
- To measure marketing or affiliate performance if we run campaigns and you’ve allowed relevant cookies where required.
- To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.
We do not use your personal information to make decisions that have legal or similarly significant effects on you (no “automated decision-making” that impacts your rights in that way).
Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR/UK GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or another region with similar laws, we rely on specific legal bases to process personal data:
- Legitimate interests: running and improving the Site, preventing fraud/spam, understanding general traffic patterns. We balance these interests with your rights and expectations.
- Consent: where required for certain cookies, marketing, or optional tracking technologies. You can withdraw consent at any time.
- Contract: if we provide an account or service you request, we may process data to fulfill that request.
- Legal obligation: if we must keep certain records or respond to lawful requests.
Which one applies depends on what you do on the Site. Sometimes it’s more than one.
How We Share Information
We share personal information only when it’s needed to run the Site, comply with law, or protect our rights. Here’s what that can look like:
Service Providers
We may share information with vendors that help us operate the Site (for example: hosting providers, analytics tools, security services, email delivery providers). They process data on our behalf and are expected to protect it.
Legal and Safety
We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or other legal process. We may also disclose information to investigate or prevent fraud, abuse, security threats, or harm to users.
Business Changes
If we ever sell, merge, reorganize, or transfer parts of our business, information may be transferred as part of that transaction. If that happens, we’ll take reasonable steps to ensure your information remains protected.
We do not sell your personal information for money. If we ever change our approach in a way that qualifies as a “sale” or “sharing” under certain laws, we’ll update this policy and provide required choices.
Comments (If Enabled)
If the Site allows comments, you should know two things:
- Your comment and any name you provide may be publicly visible.
- We may use automated spam detection tools to reduce spam and abuse.
If you don’t want something public, don’t post it in a public comment. The internet has a long memory.
Emails and Communications
If you email us at support@filamentspecs.com, we will use your email address and message content to respond and provide support. Simple.
We may keep a record of communications for a reasonable time to help with follow-ups, prevent repeated issues, and improve support quality. If you want us to delete an old thread, ask us. If we can delete it safely and legally, we will.
Newsletter (If Offered)
If we offer a newsletter and you sign up, we’ll use your email to send updates. You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in the email (or by emailing us). We don’t take it personally.
Affiliate Links and Recommendations (If Enabled)
Some pages may include affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. This can help pay for hosting and keep the project alive.
Affiliate tracking may involve cookies or similar technologies. Where required, we’ll ask for consent before setting optional tracking cookies.
We try to keep recommendations honest. If something is sponsored or paid, we aim to label it clearly.
Analytics (If Enabled)
We may use analytics to understand how people use the Site. Analytics typically collects usage data (like pages viewed and time spent) and device data (like browser type). It helps us make better content and fix dead ends.
If analytics is enabled, we aim to configure it in a privacy-conscious way where feasible (for example, collecting aggregated insights rather than trying to identify you personally).
If you prefer not to be included, you can block analytics cookies through your browser settings or any cookie consent tool we provide.
Advertising (If Enabled)
If we display ads, ad networks may use cookies or similar technologies to measure ad performance and (in some cases) show more relevant ads. Depending on your location, you may be asked to consent to advertising cookies.
You can also manage ad personalization via your device or browser settings. Blocking third-party cookies usually reduces tracking.
Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy:
- Server/security logs: usually retained for a limited period, then deleted or anonymized unless needed for investigation.
- Support emails: retained as long as needed to handle your request and maintain reasonable records.
- Comments: may remain visible as long as the post exists, unless removed.
- Newsletter data: retained until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it.
Sometimes we must retain certain information for legal, accounting, or security reasons. We don’t keep data “just because.”
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal information. These can include:
- Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: ask us to delete your personal data (when we can).
- Objection: object to certain processing (especially where based on legitimate interests).
- Restriction: request that we limit how we use your data in certain cases.
- Portability: request your data in a usable format (where applicable).
- Withdraw consent: if we process data based on consent, you can withdraw it anytime.
To exercise these rights, email us at support@filamentspecs.com. We may need to verify your request (for example, by confirming you own the email address involved). We do this to protect you, not to annoy you.
If you are in the EEA/UK, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers send “Do Not Track” signals. There’s no universally agreed standard for how sites should respond. For that reason, we may not respond to all such signals in a consistent way.
However, you can still control cookies through browser settings and (if provided) our cookie consent tool.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than where you live, including places where data protection laws may differ.
When we transfer personal data internationally (for example, through hosting or analytics providers), we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as contractual protections or other recognized mechanisms (where required).
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information (like HTTPS, access controls, and routine updates). We also try not to collect data we don’t need. That’s a security strategy, too.
Still, no website can guarantee perfect security. If you suspect a security issue related to the Site, contact us at support@filamentspecs.com.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, email us and we’ll take appropriate steps to delete it.
Third-Party Links
The Site may link to other websites. If you click a link and leave FilamentSpecs, their rules apply, not ours. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any site you visit, especially before buying anything or creating an account.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll revise the “Effective date” at the top. If changes are significant, we’ll take reasonable steps to provide a more visible notice on the Site.
By continuing to use the Site after an update, you acknowledge the updated policy. If you don’t agree, the safest move is to stop using the Site and clear your cookies.
Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or privacy concerns, reach us at:
We read every message. Sometimes it takes a moment. But we do reply.