Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 9, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how monassos.org collects and uses your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. We understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality, especially when you engage with our educational resources on woodworking, British hardwoods, hand tools, and Men's Shed community information.
Information We Collect
We collect information in various ways to provide and improve our services. This includes information you voluntarily provide when you interact with our website, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter, participate in our community discussions, or request additional resources about woodworking techniques and projects.
We also collect information automatically when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website. Additionally, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how you use our educational materials.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to deliver and improve our services. Your data helps us personalise your experience, send you relevant content about woodworking projects, British hardwood types, and Men's Shed workshop information. We may also use your information to communicate important updates, respond to your inquiries, and analyse usage patterns to enhance our website.
We use cookies to remember your preferences, track your progress through our educational resources, and provide targeted recommendations for hand tool techniques or shelf projects suited to your skill level. We never sell your personal information to third parties.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time. You can also opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or adjusting your preferences in your account settings.
Under UK data protection regulations, you have additional rights including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office if you believe your data has been mishandled. We respect these rights and will respond to any requests within 30 days.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. These include essential cookies required for website functionality, analytical cookies that help us understand how you use our site, and preference cookies that remember your settings and choices.
You can control cookies through your browser settings and choose to disable them if you wish. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For more detailed information about our cookie practices, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, or destruction. Our website uses industry-standard encryption and secure protocols to safeguard your data during transmission and storage.
While we take data security seriously, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and to contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorised access to your account.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, how we handle your information, or if you wish to exercise your data rights, you can contact us:
Email: hello@monassos.org
Phone: +44 20 7946 0958
Address: Regent Street 127, Manchester, M1 1JE, United Kingdom