Last updated: [21-April-2025]
Who We Are
OnHOW operates the website: https://onhow.codes and a YouTube channel @onhowguy dedicated to providing free Shopify codes through email and selling premium Shopify sections and snippets.
Information We Collect
Media
If you upload images to our website, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images posted.
Email Collection
We collect emails explicitly to send free Shopify codes to users who opt-in. Your email address will be securely stored and will never be shared, sold, or transferred to any third parties.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are provided for your convenience, so you do not have to re-enter your details when leaving future comments. These cookies expire after one year.
Upon visiting our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check your browser’s cookie acceptance. This cookie does not contain personal data and is discarded once your browser is closed.
When you log in, we set several cookies to store your login details and screen display choices. Login cookies last two days, and screen options cookies persist for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login information remains active for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie indicating the post ID of the article you edited is stored in your browser. This cookie does not include personal data and expires after one day.
EU GDPR Compliance
This section applies to users in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) and supplements the rest of our Privacy Policy to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: When you opt-in to receive free Shopify codes via email or agree to cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribing from emails or adjusting cookie settings).
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill requests for premium Shopify sections/snippets you purchase.
- Legitimate Interests: For website security, fraud prevention, and improving user experience (e.g., cookies for login functionality).
Your Rights Under GDPR
As an EU/EEA resident, you have the right to:
- Access, Correct, or Delete your personal data (via account settings or by contacting us).
- Restrict or Object to processing of your data (e.g., opting out of marketing emails).
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
- Withdraw Consent at any time (e.g., via unsubscribe links in emails).
- Lodge a Complaint with your local EU supervisory authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EU/EEA (e.g., via third-party services like spam detection tools). We ensure safeguards are in place, such as:
- Using providers compliant with EU-approved mechanisms (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
- Limiting transfers to entities that meet GDPR standards.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Emails for Shopify codes: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Account data: Until you delete your account or request removal.
- Cookies: As specified in our Cookies section.
Embedded Content & Third Parties
Embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos) may collect data as described in our policy. Interactions with embedded content are governed by the privacy policies of those third parties, which may operate outside the EU.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this section to reflect GDPR guidance or changes in our practices. Significant updates will be communicated via email or a website notice.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our website may feature embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if the visitor had visited those external sites directly.
External websites may collect data, utilize cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with embedded content, especially if you are logged into their service.
Who We Share Your Data With
Your personal data, including email addresses provided for free Shopify code delivery, will never be shared with third parties. However, your IP address may be included in password reset emails.
Data Retention
Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely to automatically recognize and approve follow-up comments. Registered users’ personal information provided in their profile is also stored. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal data anytime, except for their username. Website administrators can view and modify this data as necessary.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an export of your personal data, including any information you provided to us. You can also request the deletion of your personal data. This excludes data required to be retained for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Where Your Data is Sent
Visitor comments may be reviewed through an automated spam detection service.
Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]