Privacy Policy

Privacy Notice for Crafty on Purpose

This Privacy Notice for Crafty on Purpose (“we,” “us,” or “our”) describes how and why we may access, collect, store, use, and/or share (“process”) your personal information when you use our services (“Services”), including when you:

Visit our website at http://www.craftyonpurpose.com or any website of ours that links to this Privacy Notice
Engage with us in other related ways, including any marketing or events

Questions or concerns?
Reading this Privacy Notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at:
admin@craftyonpurpose.com

Summary of Key Points

This summary provides key points from our Privacy Notice.

What personal information do we process?

We may process personal information depending on how you interact with our Services, the choices you make, and the features you use.

Do we process sensitive personal information?

No. We do not process sensitive personal information.

Do we collect information from third parties?

No. We do not collect any information from third parties.

How do we process your information?

We process your information to:

Provide, improve, and administer our Services
Communicate with you
Ensure security and prevent fraud
Comply with legal obligations

When and with whom do we share personal information?

We may share information in specific situations with trusted third parties.

How do we keep your information safe?

We use organizational and technical safeguards, but no system is 100% secure.

What are your rights?

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information.

How do you exercise your rights?

You can submit a request or contact us directly.

What Information Do We Collect?
How Do We Process Your Information?
What Legal Bases Do We Rely On?
When and With Whom Do We Share Your Information?
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
International Data Transfers
Data Retention
Data Security
Children’s Privacy
Your Privacy Rights
Do-Not-Track Features
U.S. Privacy Rights
Updates to This Notice
Contact Information
Managing Your Data

1. What Information Do We Collect?

Personal Information You Disclose to Us

In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us.

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Register on the Services
Express interest in our products or services
Participate in activities on the Services
Contact us directly

Personal information may include:

Names
Email addresses

Email Subscription Data
If you choose to subscribe to our email list, we collect your email address and any information you voluntarily provide.

Sensitive Information:
We do not process sensitive personal information.

All information you provide must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes.

Information Automatically Collected

In Short: Some information is collected automatically when you visit our Services.

This may include:

IP address
Browser and device characteristics
Operating system
Language preferences
Referring URLs
Usage data (pages viewed, interactions, timestamps)

Types of Data Collected

Log and Usage Data

Service-related diagnostic and performance data
Pages visited and actions taken
Access times and activity logs

Device Data

Device type
System configuration
Browser type
Internet service provider

Location Data

Approximate location based on IP address

You may disable location tracking through your device settings.

2. How Do We Process Your Information?

In Short: We process your information to operate, improve, and secure our Services.

We may process your information to:

Create and manage user accounts
Respond to inquiries and feedback
Send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (you may unsubscribe at any time)
Protect against fraud and security threats
Analyze usage trends
Improve our content and services
Protect vital interests (such as preventing harm)

3. What Legal Bases Do We Rely On?

In Short: We only process your data when we have a valid legal reason.

If you are in the EU/UK, we rely on:

Consent
Legitimate interests (improving services, marketing, analytics)
Legal obligations
Vital interests

If you are in Canada, processing may occur with:

Express or implied consent
Legal exceptions (fraud prevention, investigations, etc.)

4. When and With Whom Do We Share Your Information?

In Short: We may share information with trusted service providers.

Third-Party Providers May Include:

Website hosting: WordPress.org, SiteGround
Analytics: Google Analytics
Social media plugins: Pinterest, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
Compliance tools: Termly
Email marketing services: MailerLite
Affiliate programs: Amazon Associates

These providers are contractually required to protect your information.

Business Transfers

We may share data in connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

In Short: We use cookies and similar technologies, including cookies placed by affiliate programs such as Amazon Associates.

We use cookies to:

Maintain website functionality
Improve performance
Save preferences
Analyze traffic

Third parties may use cookies for:

Analytics
Advertising
Personalized content

Affiliate Cookies

This website participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other affiliate programs. When you click on an affiliate link (such as a link to Amazon.com), the third-party site may place a cookie on your device. This cookie allows the affiliate program to track that your visit originated from our website, so that we may be credited for qualifying purchases you make.

These affiliate cookies are set and controlled by the third party (such as Amazon), not by us, and are subject to that third party’s own privacy policy. We do not have access to the personal information collected through these cookies beyond aggregate reporting on referred sales.

You can manage or disable cookies, including affiliate cookies, through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to be tracked as a referral, and some website features may not function properly.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed in the United States or other countries.

We take appropriate safeguards to protect your information, including standard contractual clauses where required.

7. Data Retention

In Short: We keep your data only as long as necessary.

We retain your information:

As long as needed for business purposes
As required by law

When no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards.

However, no system is completely secure, and use of the Services is at your own risk.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18.

If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access your data
Correct inaccuracies
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Withdraw consent
Opt out of marketing

To exercise your rights, contact:
admin@craftyonpurpose.com

11. Do-Not-Track Features

We do not currently respond to Do-Not-Track (DNT) signals due to lack of a universal standard.

12. U.S. Privacy Rights

If you are a U.S. resident, you may have rights to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccuracies
Delete your data
Request a copy of your data
Opt out of certain data uses

We have not sold personal data in the past 12 months.

13. Updates to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice periodically.

Updates will be indicated by a revised date.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions, contact us at:

Crafty on Purpose
admin@craftyonpurpose.com

15. Managing Your Data

You may request to:

Review your data
Update your data
Delete your data

Submit requests via email: admin@craftyonpurpose.com