Last updated: March 31, 2025
Welcome to handandheartcrochet.com ("we," "us," or "our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you subscribe to our email newsletter or interact with our website. The information we collect includes your name and email address.
We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about how you interact with our site. This data is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you our email newsletter with crochet articles, tips, and updates (only if you have subscribed)
- To analyze website traffic and usage patterns so we can improve our content and user experience
- To respond to your inquiries or requests
- To maintain and improve the functionality of our website
Email Newsletter (Kit)
We use Kit (formerly ConvertKit) to manage our email newsletter and subscriber list. When you subscribe to our newsletter, your name and email address are stored securely on Kit's platform. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send. For more information on how Kit handles your data, please visit their privacy policy at https://kit.com/privacy.
Social Sharing (Grow by Mediavine)
We use Grow by Mediavine to provide social sharing functionality on our website. Grow may collect certain data related to your interactions with social sharing buttons. For more information, please review Mediavine's privacy policy at https://www.mediavine.com/privacy-policy/.
Analytics (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often you visit our site, what pages you view, and what other sites you visited before coming to ours. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. The data collected is anonymous and is used solely to improve our website. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For more information, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience and to help us analyze site traffic. Cookies may be set by us or by third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics and Grow by Mediavine. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some functionality of our website.
Third-Party Services
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. However, we do use the following third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf:
- Kit — Email newsletter management
- Google Analytics — Website analytics and traffic analysis
- Grow by Mediavine — Social sharing tools
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you unsubscribe from our email list, your information will be removed from our active subscriber list in accordance with Kit's data retention practices.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete the data we hold about you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]