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How we handle your information, what we collect, and the choices you have as a visitor or member of the Owners Manual community.
When you fill in a contact form, request a template download, or join the members' forum, we collect the details you provide — your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message. We also gather basic technical data such as browser type, device information, and pages visited, so we can understand how the guidebook is being used and improve the resources we offer. This information is processed only for the purpose it was given: responding to your enquiry, sending the requested template, or supporting your forum participation.
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We review this privacy policy whenever we introduce new features or change how data is processed. The latest version was updated on 14 March 2025. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if the changes are significant, we will notify registered forum members by email.