Privacy Policy for Share Your Crochet
Last updated: January 27, 2025
Share Your Crochet (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website at shareyourcrochet.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy is intended to explain how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data when you visit and use our Site. By accessing or using Share Your Crochet, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information from users of our Site: Personal Data and Non-Personal Data.
- Personal Data: This includes any information that can be used to identify you personally, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- IP address
- Other contact details you may voluntarily provide (e.g., through comments, newsletter subscriptions, or contact forms).
- Non-Personal Data: This includes information that does not identify you personally and is used for analytical purposes, such as:
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Referring URLs
- Pages viewed and time spent on the Site
- Location data (in an anonymized form).
2. How We Collect Your Information
- Directly from you: We collect personal data when you interact with our Site, such as signing up for our newsletter, commenting on posts, or contacting us via email or a contact form.
- Automatically: We collect non-personal data through cookies and similar tracking technologies. These technologies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site, enabling us to improve user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve the functionality of the Site
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries, sending newsletters, and providing updates related to our services
- To personalize your experience on our Site, including recommendations or content tailored to your preferences
- To analyze Site usage and trends in order to improve the quality and performance of our content and services
- To ensure compliance with legal obligations or enforce our terms and conditions.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers that help us with operations like hosting, data analysis, marketing, or customer service. These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purpose of providing services on our behalf.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from government authorities, such as a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
5. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal data you provide to us. These include:
- Encryption: We use SSL encryption to ensure that your personal data is transmitted securely.
- Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to your personal data, and all access is logged and monitored.
- Data Retention: We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.
Despite these measures, no system is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have certain rights regarding your personal data. These include:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a commonly used format to transfer it to another service provider.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by GDPR.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. A cookie is a small file that is stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies for purposes such as:
- Analyzing Site traffic
- Remembering your preferences
- Improving the functionality of our Site
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
For more information, you can review our Cookie Policy (if applicable).
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by Share Your Crochet. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our Site from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), please be aware that your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our servers or service providers are located. We will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data in accordance with GDPR.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date at the top will be revised. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy for any updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Share Your Crochet
Email: [email protected]
By using ShareYourCrochet.com, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
