Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 2, 2026
Website: CraftedMode.com
1. Introduction
Welcome to CraftedMode. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit our website, how that information is used, and the choices you may have regarding your information.
CraftedMode shares DIY crafts, handmade gift ideas, crochet inspiration, home decor projects, and other creative content. By using our website, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
The information we collect depends on how you interact with CraftedMode.
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:
- Contact us through our website’s contact form.
- Send us questions, feedback, or suggestions.
- Contact us about collaborations or partnerships.
This information may include your name, email address, subject, and the contents of your message.
Please avoid including sensitive personal information in your messages.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit CraftedMode, certain information may be collected automatically by our website or service providers, such as:
- IP address and general device information.
- Browser type and operating system.
- Pages visited and time spent on the website.
- Referring website or source.
- Basic usage and interaction data.
The information collected depends on the tools and settings used on our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Respond to questions and messages.
- Review feedback and suggestions.
- Improve our website, content, and user experience.
- Understand which craft topics and pages visitors find useful.
- Maintain website security and prevent misuse.
- Meet applicable legal requirements.
We do not use information submitted through our contact form for unrelated purposes without an appropriate basis or permission.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
CraftedMode or its service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand website traffic, and improve the visitor experience.
Cookies are small files stored on your device. Depending on the tools enabled, they may help remember preferences, measure visits, or support other website features.
You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not work as intended if certain cookies are disabled.
If we use non-essential cookies that require consent under applicable law, we will provide an appropriate consent mechanism.
5. Analytics and Website Services
We may use third-party services to understand website performance, measure traffic, and improve our content.
If enabled, analytics tools may collect information such as pages viewed, approximate location, device details, and interactions with the website.
These services process information according to their own privacy policies and settings. We will identify the relevant services here when we confirm which tools are active on CraftedMode.
6. Pinterest and External Links
CraftedMode may link to or display content from third-party platforms, including Pinterest.
If you click an external link or interact with third-party content, that platform may collect information about your visit under its own privacy policy. We do not control the privacy practices of external websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.
7. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information in limited circumstances, such as:
- Service providers: With providers that help us operate, secure, maintain, or analyze our website, where applicable.
- Legal requirements: When disclosure is required by law or necessary to respond to valid legal requests.
- Website protection: When reasonably necessary to protect our rights, visitors, website, or security.
We aim to limit shared information to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
8. Data Retention
We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to messages, maintaining records, resolving issues, and meeting legal obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable measures designed to protect information handled through CraftedMode against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
However, no website, online service, or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have rights concerning your personal information. These may include the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of certain information.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Make a complaint to a relevant privacy authority.
To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the contact form on CraftedMode. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
11. Children's Privacy
CraftedMode is intended for a general audience interested in crafts and creative projects. Our website is not designed to knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate authorization.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us in a way that requires action, please contact us so we can review the matter.
12. International Visitors
CraftedMode may be accessed by visitors from different countries. Depending on the services used to operate the website, information may be processed in countries other than the country where you live.
Where required, we will take appropriate steps for international data transfers in accordance with applicable law.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, or legal requirements.
When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled on CraftedMode, please contact us through our Contact Us page.
Website: CraftedMode.com
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