Effective Date: 04/10/2024
At Artful Embroidery (www.artfulembroidery.net), we are committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website. By using our site, you agree to the terms described below.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information:
We collect personal data when you voluntarily provide it. This includes:
- Your name and email address, collected through newsletter subscriptions or contact forms.
Non-Personal Information:
We automatically collect non-personally identifiable information through:
- Cookies and log files (IP addresses, browser type, referring/exit pages, and time spent on site).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To improve our website by analyzing user behavior and preferences.
- To communicate with you, particularly through newsletters, to share updates, tutorials, and blog posts.
- To respond to inquiries made through our contact form.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Email Communications
By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receiving periodic emails from Artful Embroidery. These emails may include blog updates, tutorials, and embroidery tips.
Opt-out: You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link provided in our emails.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties, except in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms) who help us operate our website and communicate with users. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or to comply with legal processes.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Enhance user experience by remembering preferences.
- Track site usage and analyze visitor behavior for improvements.
You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features on our site.
6. Log Files
Like many websites, we use log files to collect non-personal information. This includes:
- IP addresses
- Browser types
- Internet Service Providers (ISP)
- Date/time stamps
- Referring/exit pages
This data is used to analyze trends and administer the website.
7. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
8. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Children’s Privacy
Artful Embroidery does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed of any updates.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, feel free to contact us:
Email: [email protected]