Privacy Policy

Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. In compliance with industry standards and to better safeguard your privacy, we have outlined our online information practices below, including the choices you have concerning the collection and use of your information. You can easily access this notice through a link provided at the bottom of every page.

Information We Collect

This Privacy Policy pertains to all information collected or submitted on this website. We may collect personal information, including:

• Your Name
• Your Email

Additionally, our website automatically records certain non-personal information, such as your IP (Internet Protocol) address, browser types, operating systems, and URLs of sites visited before and after accessing our site.

Please note that when you make a purchase using PayPal, the collection of billing information is handled by PayPal, and we do not have access to that data. Refer to PayPal’s privacy policies for more information.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide as follows:

• We use your email address to respond to inquiries sent via our Contact Page.
• Email addresses provided during the purchase process are used exclusively for order-related communication.
• If you opt to subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email solely for sending the newsletter.

Our mailing lists for the Contact Page, Purchasing Blocks, and Newsletter Subscription are kept separate, and we do not share this information with external parties. You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time.

We may use non-identifiable, aggregated information for sharing with advertisers. For example, we may inform an advertiser about the number of visitors to a particular section of our website without revealing personal details.

We pledge not to use or disclose your personally identifiable information for purposes other than those described above without your consent.

In situations where we receive a lawful court order, we will comply with the law and disclose your account or personal information. We may also share information when necessary to protect the life, safety, or property of others, including cooperating with other companies and organizations for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.

Data Security Commitment

To safeguard your information and prevent unauthorized access, we have implemented appropriate physical and electronic procedures for maintaining data accuracy and ensuring the proper use of online data collected by this website.

Children’s Privacy

We do not market products or services to children. If you are under the age of 13, please use this site only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.

Purchase of Sewing Patterns

In addition to the general information provided in this Privacy Policy, we want to clarify how we collect and use data when you purchase sewing patterns on our website.

Information Collected During Purchase

When you make a purchase of sewing patterns on our website, we collect certain additional information to facilitate the transaction, which may include:

• Billing Information: To process payments, we collect details such as your name, address, and payment method. Please note that credit card information is securely processed through our payment gateway and is not stored on our servers.
• Purchase History: We maintain a record of the sewing patterns you’ve purchased to assist with order tracking and customer support.

How We Use Purchase Information

The information collected during the purchase of PDF sewing patterns is used for the following purposes:

• Order Processing: Your billing information is used to process payments and fulfill your order.
• Customer Support: We may use your purchase history to provide customer support, such as assisting with downloads or addressing inquiries related to your purchases.
• Communication: We may use your email address to send order confirmations, updates, or notifications related to your purchase.
• Account Security: Your purchase information may be used for security purposes to verify your identity and prevent fraudulent transactions.

Your purchase data, including billing information, is kept confidential and is not shared with external parties except as required to process payments securely.

Retention of Purchase Data

We retain your purchase data for a reasonable period to ensure compliance with accounting and legal requirements. If you wish to have your purchase history deleted from our records, please contact us using the Contact Form provided at the bottom of every page.

By making a purchase on our website, you acknowledge and consent to the collection and use of the specified information for the purposes described in this section.

Please note that your rights regarding this data are subject to our overarching Privacy Policy and are not affected by this section.

External Websites

Our site may contain links to other websites. Your privacy on these external sites depends on their individual policies. We strongly recommend reviewing their privacy policies, as not all websites guarantee the protection of your personally identifiable information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policies, please do not hesitate to reach out to us through the Contact Form located at the bottom of every page. By submitting your information and using this website, you consent to the practices detailed in this policy.

We retain the right to modify this policy in the future. Any changes will be posted on this page and may also be highlighted on other pages of the website, ensuring that you are informed about data collection and usage. Continued use of our services signifies your agreement to such changes.

This document was last updated on October 23, 2023.