Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12/06/2025

Welcome to Luxury Crochet! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with luxurycrochet.com (the “Website”).
By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Introduction & Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to Luxury Crochet (“we,” “our,” or “us”) and governs how we handle your personal data on luxurycrochet.com.
It covers all interactions with our Website, including browsing, purchasing crochet patterns, subscribing to newsletters, and contacting us.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect the following when you interact with our Website:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Billing and payment details (processed securely through trusted payment providers)
  • Account login information (if you create an account)
  • Messages or inquiries sent through contact forms or email

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, we automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Device and browser information
  • Operating system
  • Approximate location data
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Cookies and tracking technologies
  • Analytics data (e.g., traffic sources, user behavior)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

  • Provide access to crochet patterns and digital downloads
  • Process orders and payments
  • Communicate with you (support, newsletters, updates)
  • Personalize your experience
  • Improve site performance, security, and content
  • Analyze usage trends and visitor behavior
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Necessary Cookies: Essential for basic site functionality (e.g., checkout).
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site.
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember preferences, such as language or login details.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to show relevant ads through platforms like Google or social media.

Managing Cookies

You can:

  • Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
  • Opt out of interest-based advertising through network advertising tools
    Note: Disabling cookies may affect some website features.

5. Third-Party Sharing

We only share your data with trusted partners when necessary for our business operations:

Examples of Third Parties

  • Payment processors (to handle secure transactions)
  • Email marketing services (newsletters and updates)
  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Advertising partners (if you engage with ads)

We never sell your personal information. Third-party partners are required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

6. User Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability (receive your data in a usable format)
  • Opt out of marketing emails at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@luxurycrochet.com.

7. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described:

  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
  • Order and payment records: Kept for legal and tax compliance (generally 5–7 years)
  • Analytics data: Typically retained for 12–36 months
  • User accounts: Until you request deletion

8. Security Measures

We take appropriate technical and organizational steps to protect your data, including:

  • HTTPS secure browsing
  • Encryption of sensitive information
  • Regular security monitoring
  • Restricted access to personal data within our team

While no system is 100% secure, we work hard to safeguard your information.

9. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside your country (for example, to servers in the U.S.), we use safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Agreements ensuring partners meet GDPR-level protections

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 16 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact us so we can delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any updates will be posted here with a revised Effective Date at the top.
We encourage you to review this page regularly.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, privacy concerns, or data requests, please contact us:

Luxury Crochet
📧 info@luxurycrochet.com
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