Privacy Policy for YarnChitect
Effective Date: June 5, 2025
Thank you for visiting YarnChitect! Your privacy is important, and this policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://yarnchitect.com.
YarnChitect is a curated crochet resource platform offering pattern roundups, designer directories, and crochet tools.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string (also called a hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture will be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website (e.g. via submission forms), please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to extract location data from publicly visible images.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience and track anonymous usage data. Cookies may be set when you:
- Leave a comment
- Log in (if applicable)
- View content with embedded media
- Interact with forms or features that use session memory
- Use affiliate or third-party tools (like embedded Pinterest pins or Google Analytics)
WordPress-Specific Cookie Details:
- Comment cookies may save your name, email, and site (for convenience on future visits).
- Login/session cookies (if applicable) may track your authentication status for up to two weeks.
- Editing or publishing posts may store a temporary cookie related to the post ID — expires after 1 day.
You can disable cookies at any time in your browser settings.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Posts and pages on this site may include embedded content such as:
- Pinterest pins
- YouTube tutorials
- Instagram images
- Third-party forms or widgets
Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the external site directly. These websites may collect your data, use cookies, track interactions, or detect if you are logged into their platform.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics and other tools (like Tailwind or affiliate trackers) to understand how visitors use the site. These tools collect anonymized data such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on page
- Country or device type
- Referral source
This data helps improve the site and personalize your experience.
Email Subscriptions & Forms
When you submit your email via a form (newsletter, submissions, etc.), we collect your name, email address, and any details you provide.
We use MailerLite to manage email subscriptions. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of our emails.
If you submit patterns or directory info, your consent and content may be used in future blog posts, roundups, or designer directories — as described in the submission form.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share data with trusted third parties for functionality:
- MailerLite (email marketing)
- BigScoots (web hosting)
- Google (analytics)
- Spam detection services (like Akismet or CAPTCHA)
- Affiliate platforms (e.g. Etsy, LoveCrafts, Amazon)
If you request a password reset (if accounts are enabled), your IP address may be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and comment metadata are stored indefinitely for moderation and reply recognition.
- If you register on the site (if applicable), your user profile and submitted info will be stored.
- Submission form data is kept as long as relevant to the site’s operation (e.g., to maintain your listing in the Designer Directory).
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have:
- Submitted a form
- Left a comment
- Registered for an account (if applicable)
…you may request an exported file of your data or ask us to delete it. This does not include any data we must keep for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
To request this, contact us at: [email protected]
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Submitted form content may be processed by integrated services (e.g., email forms or submission managers).
How We Protect Your Info
We use secure hosting, SSL encryption, form validation, and third-party tools with strong privacy standards. However, no system is 100% secure — so while we do our best, we cannot guarantee complete protection.
Children’s Privacy
YarnChitect is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, feel free to email:
[email protected]