Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 31, 2025

1. Introduction

FabLab Westharima ("we", "our", or "the lab") respects the privacy of all users of our website and is committed to protecting personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Access Information

Our website automatically collects the following information:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Date and time of access
• Pages viewed
• Referrer information

2.2 Contact Information

When you submit our contact form, we collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Message content

3. Use of Google Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics (GA4) for web traffic analysis. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect visitor information.

3.1 Information Collected

Google Analytics collects the following information:

• Page views
• Number of visitors and session duration
• Geographic location (country and region level)
• Device information (desktop, mobile, etc.)
• Traffic sources and referrers

3.2 Purpose of Use

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Improving website performance
• Optimizing content
• Understanding visitor interests and preferences
• Analyzing website usage trends

3.3 Opt-Out

If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics data collection, you can:

• Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Block third-party cookies in your browser settings
• Use your browser's private browsing mode

For more information about Google Analytics privacy practices, please visit Google Privacy Policy .

4. About Cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites store in your browser. Our website uses cookies for the following purposes:

• To provide website functionality (e.g., saving dark mode preferences)
• For web analytics (Google Analytics)

4.1 Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to accept, reject, or delete cookies. However, disabling cookies may cause some website features to not function properly.

5. Sharing Personal Information with Third Parties

We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following cases:

• With your consent
• When required by law
• When necessary to protect life, body, or property

6. Management of Personal Information

We properly manage your personal information and implement reasonable security measures to prevent loss, destruction, alteration, and leakage.

7. Use of Contact Information

Information submitted through our contact form is used for the following purposes:

• Responding to your inquiries
• Notifying you about events and workshops (only with your consent)

8. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as necessary. Changes to this Privacy Policy will take effect when posted on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our contact form.