AThousandPatterns

Privacy Policy

I value your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how A Thousand Patterns collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you purchase a digital product from or contact me through Etsy.

1. Information I Collect

To fulfil your order, I collect certain personal information you provide to Etsy, such as:

Your name

Email address

Order details related to the digital product you purchase

Payment information (such as credit card details) is processed securely by Etsy and is not accessible to me.

For custom digital orders, I may also receive information you voluntarily provide via Etsy Messages (such as preferences, specifications, or reference materials) strictly for the purpose of completing your order.

I do not collect or store personal data outside of Etsy for Etsy purchases.

2. Why I Need Your Information and How I Use It

I rely on the following legal bases under GDPR to collect, use, and share your information:

Performance of a contract: to provide digital downloads, deliver custom digital files, and communicate with you about your order.

Legitimate interests: to respond to customer service inquiries or resolve issues related to your purchase.

Legal obligations: to comply with tax, accounting, or other legal requirements.

Your personal information is never used for unsolicited marketing or advertising.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

I share your personal information only in limited circumstances, including:

With Etsy, as necessary to provide my services and comply with Etsy’s Seller Policy and Terms of Use.

With service providers involved in operating Etsy (such as payment processors), as applicable.

For legal reasons, if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for marketing or advertising purposes.

4. Data Retention

I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:

fulfil your order,

provide customer support, and

comply with legal or tax obligations.

5. Transfers of Personal Information Outside the EU

Etsy may store and process personal data through third-party hosting services located outside the European Union. In such cases, Etsy relies on appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

6. Your Rights (EU Residents)

If you reside in the EU, you have the right to:

Access your personal data

Correct or update your data

Request deletion of your data

Restrict or object to processing

Request a copy of your personal data

To exercise these rights, please contact me via Etsy Messages.

You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

7. How to Contact Me

For the purposes of EU data protection law, I, A Thousand Patterns, am the data controller of your personal information collected through Etsy.

If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact me via Etsy Messages.