Privacy Policy

1. Overview & Our Commitment

Welcome to AlbaCrochet (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We are deeply committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of our visitors and community members. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit albacrochet.com, how we use and safeguard that information, and the choices you have regarding your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information strictly for legitimate purposes, including:

• Delivering new free crochet patterns, seasonal guides, and newsletters to subscribed makers.
• Responding promptly to your questions, pattern feedback, or technical assistance requests.
• Moderating pattern comments to ensure a welcoming, spam-free craft community.
• Improving site speed, responsive mobile design, and pattern search functionality.
• Preventing malicious activity, spam, and unauthorized abuse of our services.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use minimal, essential cookies and similar storage technologies to ensure basic site functionality (such as remembering your search preferences, theme settings, or pattern progress).

You can configure your browser settings to refuse or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that if you disable cookies, some interactive features (such as stitch counter progress or saved filters) may not function as intended.

5. Third-Party Services & Links

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may work with trusted service providers to assist in operating our website:

• Hosting & Databases: Secure cloud infrastructure to host the website and store newsletter registrations.
• Analytics: Aggregated, privacy-friendly analytics tools to evaluate traffic patterns without profiling individual users.
• External Links: Our guides may include links to yarn suppliers, craft retailers, or video tutorials. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites and encourage you to review their policies.

6. Data Security & Retention

We implement industry-standard administrative and technical safeguards (including HTTPS/SSL encryption) to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or until you request its deletion.

7. Your Data Rights & Choices

Depending on your location (including rights under GDPR, CCPA, and applicable privacy laws), you have the right to:

• Unsubscribe: Opt out of receiving newsletter emails at any time using the one-click unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email.
• Access & Portability: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction & Deletion: Request the correction or deletion of your email address, contact records, or comments.

8. Children's Privacy

AlbaCrochet is intended for general audiences interested in crochet and crafting. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can promptly delete it.

9. Contact Us Regarding Privacy

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please get in touch with us: