EngineerOnUp

This Privacy Policy explains how this website (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal information from visitors (“you”). We aim to keep our practices transparent and compliant with major global privacy standards, including U.S. federal guidelines, the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), where applicable.

Google Form submissions: When you submit a comment or message through the Google Form on this site, we may collect your name, email address, and any information you include in the form. The form loads only after you provide consent, and the data you submit is stored and processed by Google according to their privacy policy.

Information collected automatically by Google (after consent): When the Google Form loads, Google may collect your IP address, browser type, device information, and technical data required to operate the form. This information is collected by Google, not by us.

Donations via PayPal (outbound link only): If you choose to donate, you will be redirected to PayPal’s website. We do not embed PayPal on our site, and no PayPal scripts or cookies load here. PayPal may collect personal and financial information directly from you on their own website. We do not receive or store your credit card or bank information.

We use the information we collect to read and respond to comments or messages, maintain the functionality and security of the website, and comply with legal obligations such as record‑keeping for donation acknowledgments (if applicable). We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Google Forms: We use Google Forms to collect comments and messages. Your use of the form is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy. The form loads only after you provide consent through our cookie/consent banner.

PayPal: We provide a link to PayPal for donations. No PayPal content is embedded on this site, and no PayPal cookies or scripts load here. Your use of PayPal is subject to PayPal’s Privacy Policy.

If you are located in the EU or UK, we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

Consent: For loading the Google Form or any non‑essential third‑party scripts.
Legitimate Interests: To read and respond to your messages.
Legal Obligation: To comply with tax or accounting requirements related to donations (if applicable).

You may withdraw consent at any time.

EU/UK Residents (GDPR): You have the right to access your personal data, request correction or deletion, object to processing, request data portability, and withdraw consent at any time.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): These rights apply only if the law applies to our operations. They include the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, the right to opt out of “selling” or “sharing” personal information, and the right to non‑discrimination. If our site does not meet CCPA applicability thresholds, these rights may not apply.

We retain Google Form submissions for as long as needed to respond or maintain site records. Donation‑related information (if any) is retained for as long as required by tax or accounting laws. You may request deletion of your information at any time, subject to legal requirements.

Google may process data on servers located in multiple countries. Google implements safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses where required by law.

This site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

If you have questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, you may contact us at:
Email: privacy @ engineeronup.com

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the most recent version. Continued use of the website after changes are posted indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

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