Privacy, account access, and terms of use.

Information We Collect

We use Google Analytics, which may collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• General geographic location, such as city or region
• Device and browser type

When enabled, Google Signals may also provide aggregated insights such as:

• Age ranges
• Gender
• General interests

This information is collected in aggregate and does not directly identify individual users.

If you choose to sign in to use features like the Luthier's Notebook, we use Google Sign-In (Single Sign-On). In that case, we may receive:

• Your name
• Your email address
• A unique Google account identifier

We store your email address to identify your account and provide access to your saved work. We do not collect or store additional personal information beyond what is required for authentication and basic account functionality.

For legal and operational purposes, the site, tools, and related services are operated by RM Media Group LLC under the Rick Molloy Guitars brand.

How We Use This Information

We use analytics data to:

• Understand how the site and tools are used
• Improve content, tools, and user experience
• Identify which features are most valuable

We use account information to:

• Provide access to authenticated features such as the Luthier's Notebook
• Associate your data, measurements, and artifacts with your account
• Enable saving and retrieving your work

We do not sell or share personal data for advertising purposes.

Cookies and Tracking

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data. These cookies help us understand visitor behavior over time.

Some data may be associated with Google accounts for users who have enabled personalized advertising. This allows for aggregated demographic and interest reporting through Google Signals.

Authentication features such as Google Sign-In may use secure cookies or tokens to maintain your signed-in session.

Your Data and Ownership

For authenticated features like the Luthier's Notebook:

• Your data is associated with your account using your email address
• Where applicable, data is stored in systems you control, such as your Google Drive
• We do not store a copy of your data on our servers

You retain ownership of your data at all times.

We do not access or use your data beyond what is necessary to provide the functionality of the tools.

Your Choices

• Opt out of Google Analytics tracking using browser tools or extensions
• Manage how your data is used by Google through your Google account settings
• Choose not to use authenticated features such as the Luthier's Notebook

Third-Party Services

This site uses:

• Google Analytics (Google LLC) for usage analytics
• Google Sign-In for authentication

For more information on how Google uses data, please visit Google Privacy & Terms.

Terms of Use

By using this website, the Lab tools, or optional authenticated features such as the Luthier's Notebook, you agree to use them lawfully and in a way that does not interfere with the site, the tools, or other users.

The tools and educational material are provided for informational and workflow support purposes. They are intended to help with measurement, analysis, and decision-making at the bench, but they do not guarantee any particular musical, structural, commercial, or manufacturing outcome.

You are responsible for the accuracy of the data you enter, the decisions you make from the output, and any instrument, workshop, or shop work you carry out using the site or tools.

RM Media Group LLC, operating as Rick Molloy Guitars, may update, suspend, or remove site features, Lab tools, notebook features, or supporting content at any time, including while they are still evolving.

Unless otherwise stated, all site content, tool design, and supporting material remain the property of RM Media Group LLC or its licensors and are presented under the Rick Molloy Guitars brand. You may use the site and tools for personal, educational, and evaluation purposes, but not to copy, resell, redistribute, or republish protected content beyond what applicable law permits.

To the fullest extent allowed by law, the site and tools are provided as-is, without warranties of any kind, and RM Media Group LLC is not liable for losses, damages, or claims arising from use of the site, tools, notebook features, or resulting decisions.

If you do not agree with these terms, do not use the site, Lab tools, or authenticated notebook features.

Updates

This page may be updated from time to time as the site and tools evolve.