CrochetPatternLine

CrochetPatternLine Privacy Policy
Last updated: 11 January 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how and when CrochetPatternLine (“I”, “me”, “my”) collects, uses, and shares information when you purchase an item from CrochetPatternLine (https://www.etsy.com/shop/CrochetPatternLine), contact me, or otherwise use my services through Etsy.com or its related sites and services.

You agree that by purchasing an item from CrochetPatternLine or otherwise interacting with CrochetPatternLine, you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of my shop and services.

I may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If I make changes, I will notify you by revising the date at the top of the page.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of third parties that I do not own or control, including Etsy or any third-party services you access through Etsy or through CrochetPatternLine. You can refer to the Etsy Privacy Policy to learn more about Etsy’s privacy practices.

Additionally, while I will make reasonable efforts to inform you when I interact with third parties using your information, you are responsible for reviewing and agreeing to any third-party privacy policies.

Information I Collect

To fulfill your order, you must provide me with certain information (which you authorize Etsy to provide to me), such as your name, email address, payment information, and the details of the product you’re ordering.

As my shop sells digital crochet patterns, I do not collect or require a physical shipping address unless Etsy provides it automatically.

You may also choose to provide me with additional personal information if you contact me directly for customer support or inquiries.

Why I Need Your Information and How I Use It

I collect, use, and share your information in legally permitted ways, including:

As needed to provide my services, such as delivering digital products, responding to messages, resolving disputes, or providing customer support;

When you have provided your affirmative consent, which you may revoke at any time;

To comply with legal or regulatory obligations, such as tax or accounting requirements;

As necessary for my legitimate interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights, such as improving my services and complying with the Etsy Seller Policy and Etsy Terms of Use.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Protecting my customers’ personal information is very important to me. I share your personal information only for limited reasons and in limited circumstances:

With Etsy: I share information with Etsy as necessary to provide my services and comply with my obligations under the Etsy Seller Policy and Etsy Terms of Use;

With Third-Party Service Providers: I may rely on trusted third-party services (such as digital file hosting or cloud services) to deliver my digital products. I share your personal information with these providers only to the extent necessary to perform these services;

In the Event of a Business Transfer: If I sell or merge my business, I may disclose your information as part of that transaction, only as permitted by law;

In Compliance with Laws: I may collect, use, retain, and share your information if I believe in good faith that it is reasonably necessary to comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests, prevent fraud, or protect the rights, property, and safety of my customers or others.

How Long I Store Your Information

I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide my services and as described in this Privacy Policy. I may also retain certain information to comply with legal, regulatory, or accounting obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

I generally keep personal data for five (5) years.

Transfers of Personal Information Outside the EU

I may store and process your information through third-party services located in the United States or other jurisdictions. As a result, your personal information may be transferred to countries with different data protection laws than those in your jurisdiction. Where required, I rely on appropriate legal safeguards to protect such transfers.

Your Rights

If you reside in certain territories, including the EU, you have rights regarding your personal information, including:

Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal information I hold about you;

Right to Change, Restrict, or Delete: You may request that I correct, restrict, or delete your personal information, except where I am required to retain it for legal reasons;

Right to Object: You may object to my processing of your information based on legitimate interests or to receiving marketing communications;

Right to Complain: If you reside in the EU, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

How to Contact Me

You may contact me with any questions or concerns regarding privacy through Etsy messages or at:

Email: marc4008@gmail.com

For the purposes of EU data protection law, I am the data controller of your personal information.