Effective Date: 14th December, 2025
1. INTRODUCTION
This Privacy Policy describes how CozyCrochetIdeas.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you use our website and blog (the “Service”).
We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. When you visit our website and blog, you trust us with your information, and we take that responsibility seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.
This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website and blog, as well as any related services, communications, or interactions with us.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we handle your information.
2. DEFINITIONS
– Cookie: A small file placed on your device to enable certain features and functionality.
– Company: Refers to CozyCrochetIdeas.com.
– Customer: A person who signs up for updates, newsletters, or interacts with the Service.
– Device: Any internet-connected device such as a phone, tablet, or computer.
– Personal Data: Any information that can directly or indirectly identify a natural person.
– Service: The website and blog operated by CozyCrochetIdeas.com.
– Third-party service: External providers such as analytics, advertising, or hosting services.
– Website: CozyCrochetIdeas.com, accessible at https://www.cozycrochetideas.com
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– You: Any individual accessing or using the Service.
3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect certain information to operate, maintain, and improve our Service.
3.1 Personal Data
While using our Service, we may collect personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:
– Email address
– First name and last name
– Cookies and usage data
We do not require visitors to provide personal information to browse the website.
3.2 Newsletter Signups
When you voluntarily sign up for our newsletter or email updates, we collect your name and email address. This information is used solely to send newsletters, crochet ideas, updates, and related content. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.
3.3 Usage Data
We may collect information about how the Service is accessed and used. This may include IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits, and other diagnostic data. This data helps us understand how visitors use the site and improve the experience.
3.4 Location Data
We do not actively collect precise location data. Any general location information derived from IP addresses is used only for analytics and site performance purposes.
3.5 Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity and store preferences.
Types of cookies we may use include:
– Session cookies to operate the Service
– Preference cookies to remember settings
– Security cookies for protection
– Advertising cookies to display relevant ads
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Service.
Future Products and Services
If we introduce paid products, digital downloads, or physical goods in the future, we may collect additional information such as billing details, shipping information, and transaction records as necessary to process orders, deliver products, handle returns or refunds, and comply with applicable tax and legal requirements.
Any such information will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes and will be handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy will be updated at the time such products or services become available.
4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use collected information to:
– Operate and maintain the Service
– Improve content and user experience
– Send newsletters and updates you opt into
– Monitor site usage and performance
– Detect and prevent technical issues
– Comply with legal obligations
– Communicate with you when necessary
We do not sell your personal information.
5. RETENTION OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce policies.
Usage Data is generally retained for shorter periods unless required for security or legal reasons.
6. TRANSFER OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA
Your Personal Information may be processed, transferred to, and stored on servers or systems located outside of the jurisdiction in which you reside. Privacy laws in those locations may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
Where required by applicable law, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your Personal Information remains protected and is handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy. By using the Service and submitting your information, you acknowledge and consent to such processing and transfers.
For more information about the safeguards we use, you may contact us using the details provided below.
7. DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA
Business Transactions
If CozyCrochetIdeas.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before such transfer occurs.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, including to protect our rights, users, or the public.
8. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic and usage. Google may collect information according to its own privacy practices.
Advertising
Third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense, may use cookies to serve ads based on visits to this and other websites.
Cloud Hosting
We may use reputable cloud hosting providers to operate and store data securely.
Affiliate Links
Some links on CozyCrochetIdeas.com may be affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you click on a link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate partners may use cookies or similar technologies to track purchases for the purpose of assigning commissions. We do not control these cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective affiliate partners.
9. SECURITY OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We take reasonable steps to protect your Personal Data using commercially acceptable security measures. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us at webmaster@cozycrochetideas.com so we can remove it.
11. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your Personal Data.
– Access Your Data: You can request a copy of the personal information we have about you. We will provide this information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
– Delete Your Data: You can request that we delete your personal information from our systems. We will comply with this request unless there is a legal requirement for us to keep certain information.
To submit a data access or deletion request, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
12. SERVICE PROVIDERS
We may use third-party Service Providers to help operate the Service. These providers only access Personal Data as necessary to perform their services and are required to protect it.
13. LINKS TO OTHER SITES
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
15. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at webmaster@cozycrochetideas.com