Privacy Policy

Effective date: 2026-05-08
Website: https://openthevalve.com
Contact: Email us
Operator: John Klymshyn (sole proprietor)

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you use our Site.

1) Information We Collect

A) Information you provide

Contact information: name, email address (e.g., when you email us or submit a form)
Message content: anything you include in a message, form submission, or request
Newsletter info: email and optional preferences if you subscribe

B) Information collected automatically

When you browse the Site, we may collect IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent, referring/exit pages, and approximate location (derived from IP). This is typically collected via cookies or analytics tools.

C) Embedded content

Pages may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos). Embedded content from other sites may behave as if you visited that other site directly, which can collect data and use cookies.

2) How We Use Information

We use information to:

Provide and operate the Site
Respond to your inquiries
Send newsletters/updates if you opt in
Improve content, performance, and user experience
Maintain security and prevent fraud/abuse
Comply with legal obligations

3) Legal Bases (if applicable)

Depending on your location, we process data based on:

Consent (e.g., newsletter sign-ups)
Legitimate interests (e.g., site analytics, security)
Contract (e.g., responding to a request you initiate)
Legal obligation (e.g., compliance requests)

4) Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, measure traffic and usage, and improve site performance. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect parts of the Site.

Analytics: We may use Google Analytics 4 to understand usage. This provider may set its own cookies and process usage data.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

Service providers (e.g., email newsletter provider, hosting, analytics) who process data on our behalf
Legal and safety: if required by law, subpoena, or to protect rights and safety
Business transfers: if we’re involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (you’ll be notified where required)

6) Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described above, and for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Newsletter data is typically retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

7) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8) Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, port, or withdraw consent for the personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, email Email us. You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in our emails.

9) International Visitors

If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in countries with different data protection laws. By using the Site, you consent to this processing where permitted.

10) Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 where applicable), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us to request deletion.

11) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Site means you accept the updated Policy.

12) Contact

Questions or requests: Email us