Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Website: https://cottonpatterns.com

At CottonPatterns, we are committed to protecting your privacy and respecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, sign up for our newsletter, download a pattern, or engage with our community.

🧶 1. What Information We Collect

We collect two types of data:

A. Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide this when you:

Sign up for our newsletter
Make a purchase or download a pattern
Contact us via our forms
Leave a comment or join community features (if applicable)

Examples include:

Your name
Email address
Shipping/billing address (for physical orders)
Payment details (handled securely via trusted third-party providers like Stripe or PayPal)

B. Non-Personal Information

Collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on site

We use this information to understand how visitors use our site and to improve the user experience.

🧵 2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Deliver free and paid crochet patterns
Send you newsletters and updates (only if you opt in)
Process and fulfill orders
Provide customer support
Improve our content and website
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

We never sell or rent your personal data.

🪡 3. Cookies and Tracking Tools

We use cookies to:

Remember your preferences
Track website usage for analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
Improve site performance

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Note: some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

✉️ 4. Marketing and Emails

We send email updates and promotions only if you subscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the email or contacting us at [email protected].

We do not spam. Period.

🧷 5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with trusted service providers who help us operate our business, such as:

Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
Email services (e.g., Mailchimp)
Website hosting platforms

These partners are required to protect your information and are not allowed to use it for anything other than the agreed services.

We do not sell or trade your information to advertisers or third parties.

👶 6. Children’s Privacy

CottonPatterns is intended for users over the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that a child has submitted information, we will delete it immediately.

🌍 7. International Visitors

If you are visiting from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.

🔒 8. Data Security

We take data security seriously and use measures such as:

SSL encryption
Secure servers
Limited access to personal data

However, no website or transmission is 100% secure. Use our services at your own risk, and please contact us if you have any concerns.

⚖️ 9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we hold
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your personal information
Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

🔁 10. Changes to This Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We’ll post updates on this page with a revised effective date.

Your continued use of the website after changes means you accept the updated policy.

📬 11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or anything else, feel free to reach out:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://cottonpatterns.com