Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at Crochetex (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We deeply value your privacy and are dedicated to safeguarding your personal information with the highest level of care and security. If you have any questions or concerns about our policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at [[email protected]]
When you visit our website, Crochetex.com, and use our services, you trust us with your personal information. We take your privacy very seriously. In this privacy policy, we aim to explain as clearly as possible what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights we have in relation to it. We encourage you to read this policy carefully, as it is important. If there are any terms in this privacy policy that you do not agree with, please discontinue the use of our website and services.
This privacy policy applies to all information collected through our website (such as Crochetex.com) and any related services, sales, marketing, or events (we refer to them collectively in this privacy policy as the “Services”).
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully, as it will help you make informed choices about sharing your personal information with us.
1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
Personal Information You Provide to Us
In Short: We collect personal details that you voluntarily share with us, such as your name, contact details, address, security credentials, and payment information.
When you express interest in our website, products, or services, participate in interactive features (such as forums, giveaways, or competitions), or reach out to us directly, we may collect personal details you choose to share.
The type of personal data we gather depends on how you engage with our website and services, the preferences you set, and the specific features you use. This information may include:
- Credentials. We collect security-related details such as passwords, password hints, and authentication data for account access.
Any personal information you provide must be truthful, complete, and up-to-date. If your details change, you should notify us promptly.
Information Collected Automatically
In Short: Certain details—such as your IP address, browser type, and device information—are automatically gathered when you interact with our website.
As you browse or use our services, we collect certain technical data that does not personally identify you but helps us improve security, analytics, and site functionality. This includes:
- Device details (such as browser type, operating system, and language settings)
- IP address and general location
- Referring URLs and browsing behavior
- Usage data related to how and when you engage with our website
Like many online platforms, we use cookies and related tracking technologies to gather insights and enhance your experience.
- Online Identifiers. We collect cookie identifiers and similar tracking data for analytics, marketing, and website optimization.
2. HOW DO WE USE YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We process your information for legitimate business purposes, to fulfill our agreements with you, to comply with legal obligations, and/or based on your consent.
The personal information we collect through our Services is used for various business purposes outlined below. We process your data based on our legitimate business interests, to establish or fulfill a contract with you, with your consent, or as required by law. Next to each purpose, we clarify the basis for processing.
We use the information we collect or receive to:
- Send marketing and promotional messages. Based on your marketing preferences, we or our third-party marketing partners may use your details to send promotional materials. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails anytime (see “WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS” below).
- Deliver personalized advertising. Your information may be used to create and display tailored content and advertisements (including through third-party partners) based on your interests and location. We may also analyze the effectiveness of such advertising.
- Support other business functions. Your data helps us conduct analytics, track usage patterns, measure the success of marketing campaigns, and enhance our website, products, and overall user experience. Any data stored for these purposes is anonymized and aggregated to prevent identification. We will not use your identifiable personal data without your consent.
Mediavine Programmatic Advertising (Version 1.1)
Our Website partners with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertisements displayed on our platform. Mediavine delivers content and ads during your visit, utilizing first- and third-party cookies. A cookie is a small text file sent to your computer or mobile device (referred to as a “device” in this policy) by a web server, enabling the Website to store certain details about your browsing activity.
First-party cookies originate from the website you are actively visiting. Third-party cookies, often used for analytics and behavioral advertising, are generated by domains other than the one you are browsing. Various tracking technologies—including cookies, tags, pixels, and beacons (collectively referred to as “Tags”)—may be placed on our Website to assess engagement with advertisements and optimize ad targeting.
Each internet browser provides settings to block first- and third-party cookies or clear the browser cache. The “Help” feature in your browser’s menu will guide you on disabling cookies, receiving alerts for new cookies, and clearing stored data. You can also visit All About Cookies for further details on managing cookies.
Disabling cookies may limit access to certain features and content on the Website. However, opting out of cookies does not mean advertisements will be removed entirely—you will still see non-personalized ads when browsing our Website.
Data Collected via Cookies for Personalized Advertising
When serving targeted ads, our Website collects the following information through cookies:
- IP Address
- Operating System Type & Version
- Device Type
- Website Language Preferences
- Web Browser Type
- Email (in hashed format)
Mediavine’s advertising partners (listed below) may use this data in combination with other information they have gathered independently to deliver customized advertising. These partners may also collect additional user data from various sources, such as advertising IDs and tracking pixels, and merge it with Mediavine’s publisher data to enable interest-based advertising across websites, devices, browsers, and mobile applications. This data may include:
- User activity and behavior
- Cookie data
- Device details
- Interaction patterns with advertisements and websites
- Geolocation data
- Traffic analytics
- Referral source details
Mediavine’s partners may generate unique identifiers to segment audiences and enhance targeted advertising.
How to Manage or Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising
For more information about interest-based advertising and your options for opting in or out, visit the National Advertising Initiative opt-out page. You can also explore additional resources at the Digital Advertising Alliance and the Network Advertising Initiative.
To control ad preferences on mobile devices, you can download the AppChoices app from the Digital Advertising Alliance’s AppChoices page or adjust your mobile device settings to opt out of targeted ads.
For further details about Mediavine’s advertising partners, the types of data collected, and their privacy policies, please visit Mediavine Partners.
3. WILL YOUR INFORMATION BE SHARED WITH ANYONE?
In Short: We only share your information with your consent, to comply with legal obligations, to provide our services, to protect your rights, or to meet business requirements.
Your data may be processed or shared based on the following legal justifications:
- Consent: We will process your data when you have explicitly permitted us to use your personal information for a specific purpose.
- Legitimate Interests: We may process your data when it is necessary to pursue our legitimate business objectives.
- Performance of a Contract: If we have a contract with you, we may process your personal information to fulfill the terms of that contract.
- Legal Obligations: If required by law, governmental requests, court orders, or legal proceedings, we may disclose your information. This includes responses to public authorities for national security or law enforcement purposes.
- Vital Interests: We may share your data if we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action against policy violations, suspected fraud, potential threats to safety, illegal activities, or as evidence in legal proceedings.
Situations Where We May Share Your Information
- Service Providers, Vendors, and Consultants: We may share your data with third-party service providers, contractors, or agents who help us operate our website and services. This includes payment processing, analytics, email communication, hosting, customer support, and marketing. These third parties may use tracking technologies to collect data on your interaction with our website. However, unless otherwise stated in this policy, we do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
- Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger, sell assets, secure financing, or are acquired by another company, your information may be transferred as part of the business transition.
- Third-Party Advertisers: We may work with third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our site. These companies may collect data about your website visits using cookies and other tracking technologies to display relevant advertisements.
4. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?
In Short: Yes, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store data.
Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and tracking pixels to enhance your browsing experience. These tools help us analyze user behavior and improve our services. For more details on how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
5. WHAT IS OUR STANCE ON THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES?
In Short: We are not responsible for the security of any data you share with third-party advertisers or external websites that are not affiliated with us.
Our website may display advertisements or contain links to third-party websites, online services, or mobile applications. We cannot guarantee the privacy and security of the data you share with these third parties. Any data collected by external providers is not covered by our privacy policy.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security policies of third-party websites, services, or applications linked to or from our platform. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies and contact them directly if you have any concerns.
6. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.
We will store your personal information for as long as needed to achieve the purposes described in this policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by legal obligations (such as tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements). No purpose in this policy requires us to keep your personal information for longer than necessary.
Once we no longer have a legitimate business reason to process your data, we will either delete or anonymize it. If deletion is not feasible (for example, if data is stored in backup archives), we will securely store and isolate it from further processing until removal is possible.
7. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?
In Short: We do not knowingly collect data from or market our services to individuals under 18 years of age.
We do not intentionally solicit data from or target children under 18 years old. By using our website and services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or that you are a parent or guardian giving consent for your dependent to use our services. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a minor under 18, we will deactivate the account and promptly remove the information from our records.
If you become aware of any data we have collected from individuals under 18, please contact us at [[email protected]].
8. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?
In Short: You have the right to review, modify, or delete your data at any time.
If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA) and believe that we are unlawfully processing your personal information, you have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority. You can access their contact information by visiting the official EU Data Protection Authorities website.
Cookies and Tracking Preferences
Most web browsers accept cookies by default. However, you can modify your browser settings to remove or reject cookies. Be aware that disabling cookies may impact certain features of our website.
To opt out of interest-based advertising, visit: AdChoices.
9. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES
Most modern web browsers and some mobile devices offer a Do-Not-Track (DNT) feature that allows users to signal their preference for online privacy. However, since no standardized technology exists for recognizing and implementing DNT signals, we do not currently respond to them.
If an official standard for online tracking is established in the future, we will update our privacy policy accordingly.
10. DO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?
In Short: Yes, California residents have special rights regarding access to their personal data.
Under California Civil Code Section 1798.83 (the “Shine The Light” law), California residents may request details about personal information (if any) that we have shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes. This request is available once per year and free of charge. To submit a request, please contact us using the details provided below.
If you are a California resident under 18 years old and have a registered account on our site, you may request the removal of content or information you have publicly posted. To request deletion, contact us with the email associated with your account and proof of California residency. We will ensure that the data is no longer visible on our site, but please note that it may not be fully removed from our internal records.
11. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS POLICY?
In Short: Yes, we may update this policy periodically to remain compliant with regulations.
We reserve the right to revise this privacy policy as needed. When updates occur, we will revise the “Last Updated” date and post the new version on our website. In cases of significant changes, we may notify you through a website announcement or direct communication.
We encourage you to review this privacy policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your data.
