Last updated: September 22, 2026.
Who We Are
Tongue and Groove Tools publishes practical information about tongue-and-groove installation, tools, planning, and related carpentry topics. This policy explains the main ways information may be collected or processed when you use this website. It is intended to describe our current practices and is not a claim of legal certification.
Analytics and Site Measurement
We use Google Site Kit and Google Analytics 4 to understand site usage and performance. Depending on your location and consent choices, these services may process information such as device and browser information, approximate location derived from IP address, pages viewed, referral information, and interactions with the site. Google Consent Mode is used with the site’s consent tools to communicate applicable consent choices to Google services.
Cookies and Consent
This site uses WordPress and third-party services that may use cookies or similar technologies. Where applicable, the site’s consent tools are used to present choices for non-essential cookies and tracking. A separate Cookie Policy may provide additional details as the site’s cookie scan and consent configuration are completed.
Email Forms and Marketing
If you choose to submit an email form, request a checklist or other resource, or subscribe to updates, the information you provide may be processed by our email and marketing service providers, including Kit and Systeme.io, for the purpose described on the form. You can unsubscribe from marketing email using the unsubscribe link provided in those messages.
Purchases and Payments
Some products may be offered through third-party commerce and payment services, including Systeme.io, Kit commerce features where used, and Stripe. Payment-card information is handled by the applicable payment provider rather than stored directly by Tongue and Groove Tools. Those providers process information under their own privacy and security practices.
Affiliate Links
Some pages and posts contain affiliate links, including links associated with the Amazon Associates program. When you follow an affiliate link, the destination service may receive referral information and may use cookies or similar technologies according to its own policies. Tongue and Groove Tools may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. See the Affiliate Disclosure linked in the site footer for more information.
Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content such as YouTube videos, images, or other third-party material. Embedded content can behave as though you visited the third-party website directly. Those services may collect information, use cookies, or measure interactions according to their own policies and your applicable consent choices.
Security and Site Administration
We use WordPress security and administration tools, including Wordfence, to protect the site. Security systems may process IP addresses, request information, login attempts, and related technical data to identify malicious activity and protect the website.
How Long Information Is Kept
Retention depends on the service and purpose involved. Information may be kept as needed to provide requested resources or purchases, maintain business and tax records, measure site performance, prevent fraud or abuse, and meet legal obligations. Third-party providers may apply their own retention periods.
Your Choices and Requests
You can use available consent controls to manage applicable cookie choices and unsubscribe links to stop marketing email. You may also contact Tongue and Groove Tools through the Contact page with a privacy-related request. Depending on where you live, applicable law may provide additional privacy rights.
Third-Party Services
Third-party services used by the site operate under their own terms and privacy policies. Their practices can change independently of this website. This policy will be updated when material changes to our own site practices are identified.