Effective Date: 10/2/2025
Website Address: https://danskeys.com
At Dan’s Lock and Key, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.
Information We Collect
Comments
When you leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. An anonymized string from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to see if you use it. Read Gravatar’s policy here: Gravatar Privacy Policy.
Media
If you upload images, avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract this information.
Contact Forms & Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to save your name, email, and website in cookies for future convenience. These last for one year.
When you log in, we use cookies to manage your session and display preferences. These may persist for up to two weeks unless you log out.
Embedded Content
Some pages may include content (e.g., videos, images) from other sites. These external sites may collect data about you and use tracking tools if you’re logged in to their platform.
SMS Messaging Policy
By providing your phone number and opting in, you agree to receive text messages from Dan’s Lock and Key. Here’s what to expect:
- You are consenting to receive SMS communications related to our services and updates.
- Your personal information will never be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
- Message frequency may vary. Some weeks may include recurring updates or limited-time offers.
- You can reply STOP at any time to opt out of future messages.
- Reply HELP for additional information or assistance.
- Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.
- No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
How We Use and Share Your Data
We use your data to:
- Improve our website and customer experience.
- Communicate with you based on your interactions with our site.
- Respond to inquiries or provide service updates.
We do not sell or share your information for advertising purposes.
Data Retention and Control
Comments and related metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize follow-ups. If you create an account, you can view, edit, or delete your data anytime (excluding your username). Site admins can also see and edit this information.
You can request a file of your personal data or ask us to erase it, excluding data we’re required to keep for legal or security purposes.
Where Your Data Goes
We may use automated services to detect spam in comments. We do not share your data with third parties unless legally required.
Your Rights & Contact
Have questions about your data? Contact us using the contact form on our website.