Tiff Crochets ("we," "us," or "our") operates tiffcrochets.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following types of information:
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter.
- Name — when you fill out the contact form.
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent, browser type, via Google Analytics.
- Cookies — small files stored on your device to improve user experience.
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you our free weekly crochet patterns newsletter (with your consent).
- Respond to your support messages and questions.
- Analyze website traffic to improve content and user experience.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:
- Email service providers — to send newsletters on our behalf.
- Analytics providers — Google Analytics for aggregated usage statistics.
- Legal authorities — if required by law.
4. AFFILIATE LINKS
Our Hook Me Up page contains affiliate links. If you click and purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely use and love.
5. COOKIES
We use essential cookies to operate the site and analytical cookies (Google Analytics) to understand traffic. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, which may affect some site functionality.
6. YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time via the link in each email.
- Opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. DATA RETENTION
We retain your email address for newsletter purposes until you unsubscribe. Contact form data is deleted within 90 days of resolution.
8. SECURITY
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have, please contact us immediately.
10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. CONTACT US
For privacy-related questions, contact us at: privacy@tiffcrochets.com