Overhead eye-level shot of an organized craft desk with neutral skeins of wool, a wooden crochet hook, open notebook, and morning window light
Overhead eye-level shot of an organized craft desk with neutral skeins of wool, a wooden crochet hook, open notebook, and morning window light
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We respect your personal privacy while you explore our free patterns. This policy outlines the limited information we collect, how advertising operates on our site, and your choices.

Information We Collect

Data gathered as you browse

We do not sell personal data. We gather only the minimal information required to deliver patterns smoothly and keep the site online.

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When you subscribe to receive free crochet updates, we securely store your email address solely to send new patterns and pattern releases.

Your Rights

Data protection and visitor rights

Under applicable international data protection regulations, including the GDPR and California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to access, rectify, or request immediate erasure of any personal records you have shared with our site.

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Any collected data is stored using strict administrative measures and kept only as long as necessary to maintain active newsletter subscriptions or satisfy legal reporting obligations.

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