Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how CrochetRunner Online (crochetrunner.online) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website. By using the site, you agree to the practices described here.

Information we collect

• Account information: If you create an account, we collect your email address, a username, and a securely hashed password.
• Newsletter & sign-ups: If you subscribe, we store your email address to send you updates you can opt out of at any time.
• Contact messages: When you use our contact form, we receive your name, email, and message so we can reply.
• Usage data: Like most websites, we automatically collect basic technical data such as your browser type, device, general location, and pages visited, to understand how the site is used.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you logged in, remember preferences, measure traffic, and support affiliate link tracking.

How we use your information

• To provide and maintain your account and the site's features.
• To respond to your messages and support requests.
• To send newsletters or updates you have requested (with an easy unsubscribe).
• To analyze and improve our content, products, and user experience.
• To operate affiliate programs, including attributing qualifying purchases.

Affiliate links & third parties

We participate in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Associates Program and various merchant and network programs. When you click an affiliate link, the destination retailer may set cookies or collect data according to their own privacy policies. We don't control those third-party sites and encourage you to review their policies. See our affiliate disclosure for details.

How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted service providers who help us operate the site (such as hosting, email delivery, and analytics), and only as needed to provide those services or comply with the law.

Your choices & rights

• You can update or delete your account information by contacting us.
• You can unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link in any message.
• You can control cookies through your browser settings.
• Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data — just reach out and we'll help.

Children's privacy

Our site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will remove it.

Data security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including secure password hashing and encrypted connections. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we'll revise the “last updated” date above. Significant changes will be highlighted on the site.

Contact us

Questions about this policy or your data? Please get in touch — we're happy to help.