CROCHET HAND PUPPETS

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 6 February 2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to CROCHET HAND PUPPETS (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, crochethandpuppets.com (the “Website”). We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect
When you visit our Website, we may collect the following types of data:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, mailing address (if provided voluntarily, e.g., through contact forms or email correspondence).
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected via cookies and analytics tools.
  • Transactional Data: If you click on affiliate links to third-party websites such as Etsy, we may receive commissions, but we do not collect payment information.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our Website’s content and user experience.
  • To communicate with you regarding inquiries, updates, or support.
  • To track affiliate link performance and commissions.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze website traffic, enhance user experience, and monitor affiliate link clicks. You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, though this may affect site functionality.

5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Links

  • We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data.
  • Our Website contains links to third-party websites (e.g., Etsy, affiliate partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
  • We may share your data if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

6. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: Request limited processing of your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

10. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

CROCHET HAND PUPPETS
101 Impalalelie Str, Florauna, Pretoria North, Gauteng, South Africa
Email: [email protected]

By using our Website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.