Last Updated: 09/14/2023
At A Menagerie of Stitches (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with Google AdSense and Google Analytics services, as well as when you leave comments and view embedded content from other websites. Please take a moment to read this policy carefully.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please refrain from using our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide: We may collect personal information when you interact with our website, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave comments, or contact us through our contact form. This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
b. Automatically Collected Information: We use various technologies, such as cookies and web beacons, to automatically collect information about your browsing activities. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and the dates and times of your visits to our website.
c. Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze user behavior and gather information about how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, and device information. For more information on how Google Analytics collects and uses data, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
2. Use of Information
We may use the information collected for the following purposes:
a. Provide and Maintain Services: To deliver the services you request, such as sending newsletters, responding to inquiries, enabling your participation in contests or surveys, and displaying embedded content.
b. Improve User Experience: To enhance and personalize your experience on our website, analyze user behavior, and optimize our content and advertising.
c. Marketing and Communication: To send you relevant updates, promotional materials, and other communications about our services and those of third parties, in accordance with applicable laws and your preferences. You can opt-out of receiving such communications at any time.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your information with third parties under the following circumstances:
a. Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist with various aspects of our website and services. These providers may have access to your information to perform their functions, but they are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
b. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process. This may also include sharing your information with law enforcement agencies, government authorities, or other third parties when necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal obligations.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
a. Our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from other websites. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracing your interaction with the content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
b. We do not control the data collection or tracking practices of these third-party websites. We recommend that you review their privacy policies and settings to understand how they collect and process your data when you interact with embedded content on our website.
5. How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The specific retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the purposes for which it was collected.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website uses cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features, and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services. It helps us get higher ad revenue, as a way to continue offering free crochet patterns.
7. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and review the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable laws.
- Opt-out of marketing communications.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete the information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the information we hold about you, please contact us at amenagerieofstitches [at] gmail [dot] com.
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions. Thank you for trusting us with your privacy.
Lauren Espy
A Menagerie of Stitches
amenagerieofstitches [at] gmail [dot] com