Privacy Policy — PetsYarn

Last updated: October 2026. PetsYarn is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how data is handled.

1. Overview & Data Controller

This Privacy Policy explains how PetsYarn (“we”, “our”, or “us”), accessible from https://petsyarn.com, collects, uses, and safeguards information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, download free craft guides, or contact us. For all inquiries regarding data protection, please contact us directly at contact@petsyarn.com.

2. Information We Collect

We believe in strict data minimization. We only collect the minimal information necessary to deliver our crochet tutorials and services:

Information You Voluntarily Provide: When you subscribe to our newsletter, request our free starter guide, or send a message via our contact form, we collect your email address and any message details you provide.
Automatically Collected Information (Log Files): Like standard websites, our hosting servers automatically log anonymous technical details, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and visit timestamps. This data is used solely for site security, spam prevention, and server performance diagnostics.
Aggregated Analytics: We use privacy-conscious analytics tools to measure readership trends (such as which crochet patterns are most popular). This data is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect strictly for legitimate business and editorial purposes:

To deliver requested digital guides and email newsletters (only when you have explicitly opted in).
To respond to your support inquiries, pattern questions, and contact requests.
To maintain the stability, speed, and security of PetsYarn.com.
To analyze aggregate traffic patterns so we can publish better craft guides and patterns.

We will never sell, rent, trade, or distribute your email address or personal data to third parties. You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the one-click unsubscribe link at the bottom of every message, or by emailing contact@petsyarn.com.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

PetsYarn uses cookies to ensure our site operates smoothly, remember your preferences, and analyze general website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser.

For complete details on the types of cookies we use, third-party cookies, and step-by-step instructions on how to manage or disable cookies in your browser, please review our comprehensive Cookie Policy.

5. Third-Party Advertising & Future Ad Networks

To help support the creation of free crochet patterns and tutorials, we may partner with third-party advertising vendors (such as Google and other ad networks) to display advertisements on the website. These third-party vendors may use cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons to measure advertising performance and display relevant advertisements based on your visits to this and other websites.

You have full control over advertising preferences. You can opt out of personalized third-party advertising at any time by visiting:

6. External Links & Etsy Store

PetsYarn contains links to external platforms, notably our official Etsy shop where printable PDF pattern editions are sold. Please be aware that when you click a link to Etsy or any other external website, your activity, account data, and transactions are governed solely by that third party’s privacy policy and terms. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit.

7. European Data Subject Rights (GDPR & UK GDPR)

If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), you possess specific data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal bases for processing personal data include your consent (e.g., subscribing to emails) and our legitimate interest in operating a secure website.

Your rights include:

Right to Access: You may request copies of personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You may request that we delete your personal data from our systems.
Right to Restrict or Object to Processing: You may request that we limit or stop processing your personal information.
Right to Data Portability: You may request that we transfer your provided data to another provider or to you.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent for email communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please email our studio at contact@petsyarn.com. We respond to all verified requests promptly within 30 days.

8. California & US State Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to request disclosure of categories of personal information collected, request deletion of their personal information, and be free from discrimination for exercising privacy rights. PetsYarn does not sell personal information for monetary compensation. You may exercise your rights by emailing contact@petsyarn.com.

9. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

PetsYarn is a general-audience craft and crochet website. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has submitted personal details through our website, please email us immediately at contact@petsyarn.com, and we will promptly delete that information from our records.

10. Data Retention & Security

We retain newsletter subscriber emails only as long as you remain an active subscriber. If you unsubscribe, your details are removed. We use industry-standard HTTPS/TLS encryption to protect data in transit between your browser and our servers.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, feedback, or data requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: contact@petsyarn.com
Website: https://petsyarn.com
Contact Form: https://petsyarn.com/contact/