This Privacy Policy explains how Stitches n Scraps, LLC (“Stitches n Scraps”) collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from user(s) of the https://StitchesnScraps.com and https://Shop.StitchesnScraps.com websites (“the site”). This privacy policy applies to the site and all products and services offered by Stitches n Scraps.

How Stitches n Scraps collects information

Stitches n Scraps may collect personal and non-personal identification information when users visit the site, leave a comment, enter a giveaway, fill out a form, and/or in connection with other activities, services, or features. This information may include but is not limited to name, email address, IP address, location and device information. The site also may use “cookies” or similar technologies to collect and store information.

When you purchase from the shop, Stitches n Scraps will also ask you for information to complete the transaction, such as your name, billing address, delivery address, e-mail address, phone number, and payment details.

How Stitches n Scraps stores collected information

Stitches n Scraps uses a third-party hosting provider. This means that user information collected by Stitches n Scraps may be stored and processed on third party servers within the US and/or in other countries. Other third-party advertisers and service providers may also store and process some of the information for specific purposes outlined below. 

How Stitches n Scraps uses collected information

Stitches n Scraps, in connection with third-party services, may collect and use personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide a personalized experience in the shop (For example: to remember products you’ve viewed or ordered, calculate shipping costs and taxes, etc).
• To fulfill orders, including shipping and billing requirements.
• To respond to customer service requests and support needs. This includes using the provided email address to respond to questions or comments.
• To administer promotions, surveys, contests, and other features
• To provide targeted advertisements
• To analyze and improve the site, products, and services.
• For email communication through an opt-in mailing list

Sharing your personal information

Stitches n Scraps does not sell users personal identification information to others. We may share aggregated information regarding user activity with our business partners, advertisers, and affiliates for the purposes listed above. We also use third party service providers to help administer activities on our behalf, such as processing payments, printing shipping labels, sending out newsletters or running giveaways. When users provide information for those activities, they are giving us permission to share that information with those third parties.  

Comments

When leaving a comment on Stitches n Scraps, you will be asked to enter your name and email address. This is to help prevent spam comments. Your name will be displayed with the comment, but your email address will not. If you prefer not to display your real name, using a nickname or pseudonyms is perfectly OK. You will also see an option to save your information for future comments – this function uses a cookie to store the information on your browser.

Third Party Services

Google Analytics: Stitches n Scraps uses Google Analytics to analyze the performance of the site and help us understand how users engage with us.  The site uses cookies to track certain non-personal and aggregate usage data, which is sent to Google for this purpose. You can find more information on how Google collects and processes data in the Google Privacy Policy.

Mediavine Programmatic Advertising: The 3rd party ads appearing on the site are delivered by Mediavine. Mediavine and its partners use information collected by cookies to, among other things, deliver targeted advertisements. For information regarding data collection by Mediavine ad partners including how to opt out of data collection, please click here

Affiliate Advertisements: Affiliate advertisements on Stitches n Scraps use cookies and tracking links to track the source of clicks and purchases for the purposes of commissions. Please see our affiliate links disclosure for more information.

Mailchimp: Stitches n Scraps uses Mailchimp to maintain an email mailing list on a strictly opt-in basis. If users subscribe, they will receive periodic emails. Instructions for unsubscribing from future emails will be included at the bottom of each email. You can find more information on how Mailchimp collects and processes data in the Mailchimp Privacy Policy.

Rafflecopter: Stitches n Scraps uses Rafflecopter to administer giveaways. When you enter a giveaway, you will be required to log in and we will collect your email address, name, IP address, and other personally identifiable information, which is stored by Rafflecopter. This data is used to validate entries and contact prize winners. Additionally, cookies are used to “remember” you, so that you don’t have to log in again every time you use the service. More details can be found in the terms and conditions on each giveaway, and on the Rafflecopter privacy policy.

InLinkz: Stitches n Scraps uses Inlinkz to administer link parties, and occasionally for giveaways. When you add an entry to an Inlinkz link up, we will collect your email address, IP address, and other personally identifiable information, which is stored by Inlinkz with your entry. Additionally, when you click on an entry to view it or to vote for it, cookies are used to record your activity.  This data is used to prevent abuse of the link up tool, and to contact giveaway winners. You can find more information on how InLinkz collects and processes data in the InLinkz Privacy Policy.

WooCommerce / Automattic: Stitches n Scraps uses WooCommerce to manage the shopping features on the site. This includes tracking order activity and shopping carts, calculating shipping, and processing credit card payments. WooCommerce is a product of Automattic, the same parent company as WordPress. Please click here to view the Automattic Privacy Policy.

Paypal & Google Pay: Stitches n Scraps accepts payments through Paypal and Google Pay, as well as through WooCommerce. Your payment information including purchase total, payment method, and contact information will be shared with these providers to process the payments. Stitches n Scraps also shares shipping information with Paypal (regardless of the payment method used) to create shipping labels. See the Paypal Privacy Policy here. See the Google Payments Privacy Policy here.

Third Party Content:

There is advertising and other content on the site that links to our partners, advertisers, sponsors, and other third parties. We do not control the content or links on these sites and are not responsible for the practices of those sites. Interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

Children:

Stitches n Scraps services are not directed towards individuals under the age of 13. If you are under the age of 13, please do not submit any personal information through this site or related services. We encourage parents/guardians to monitor their children’s internet usage and to instruct children never to provide personal data on sites or services without parent/guardian permission. If you have reason to believe that a child under the age of 13 has provided personal data to us, please contact us immediately at Privacy@StitchesnScraps.com. If we become aware of personal information provided by a child under 13, we will make our best effort to remove it as quickly as possible.

For California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we have collected, including what information was collected, the sources of that information, the categories of any 3rd party businesses it was shared with, and the purpose for collecting and sharing this information. Much of this can be found in this privacy policy. To request this information, contact us at Privacy@StitchesnScraps.com
• Opt-out of the “sale” of personal information to third parties. Under California law, sharing of your information with a third party for advertising purposes (such as personalized ads) could be considered a “sale.” To opt-out of the sharing of this information for advertising purposes, click the “do not share my information” button on the left side of the screen.
• Request deletion of your personal information, except where retaining the information is necessary for specific business purposes (e.g. for legal reasons or functionality-related issues, among others). To make such a request, please contact us at Privacy@StitchesnScraps.com
• Non-Discrimination. Stitches n Scraps will not discriminate against you in any way for exercising your rights under the CCPA.

Changes to this privacy policy

Stitches n Scraps has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. The date of the most recent update will be indicated at the bottom of this page.  It is user’s responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms

By using the site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use the site. Your continued use of the site after any changes to this policy are posted will signify your acceptance of those changes.

Contacting us

You may have the right to request copies of personal information we have about you, and to update or delete that information. Please note that we may need to retain certain information (including logs of these requests) for recordkeeping purposes or to comply with applicable laws.

For requests pertaining to these rights, or if you have any questions about this Privacy Policy please contact us at:
Stitches n Scraps
https://StitchesnScraps.com
Privacy@StitchesnScraps.com

This document was last updated on July 27th, 2021