Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 13, 2026

At Wyshine Crochet, owned and operated by Wy, I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting the personal information you share with me. This Privacy Policy describes how I collect, use, and disclose your information when you visit my website or purchase my crochet patterns.

1. Information I Collect

I collect information that you provide directly to me and information that is collected automatically:

  • Personal Information Provided by You: This includes your name, email address, and billing address when you purchase a pattern, sign up for my newsletter via Klaviyo, or contact me for support.
  • Payment Information: Payments are processed through secure third-party vendors (such as PayPal, Stripe, or Shopify Payments). Wyshine Crochet does not store your credit card or financial details.
  • Automatic Data Collection: When you visit my site, I (and my service providers like Shopify) automatically collect certain information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, and how you interact with my pages through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect for the following purposes:

  • To Fulfill Your Orders: Delivering your digital patterns and sending order confirmations.
  • Customer Support: Responding to your questions or helping with pattern downloads.
  • Marketing (With Your Consent): If you opt-in, I use your email to send updates about new "Enchanted Hybrid" designs, seasonal collections (like my Gingerbread Dragons), and special offers via Klaviyo.
  • Legal & Safety: To comply with tax obligations, prevent fraud, and protect the integrity of my services.

3. Sharing Your Information

I do not sell your personal information. I only share data with trusted third parties who help me operate my business:

  • Shopify: My e-commerce platform provider.
  • Klaviyo: My email marketing service.
  • Payment Processors: To securely handle your transactions.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect my legal rights.

4. Your Rights

Depending on where you live (such as the EU/UK or California), you may have the following rights:

  • Access & Correction: You can request to see or update the personal data I hold about you.
  • Deletion: You can request that I delete your personal information.
  • Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from my marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email.

To exercise these rights, please contact me at wyshinecrochet@gmail.com.

5. Data Retention & Security

I retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide my services and comply with legal obligations. While I use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Third-Party Links

My website may contain links to other sites (like Etsy or Ravelry). I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites.

7. Contact Me

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please feel free to reach out to me at:

Email: wyshinecrochet@gmail.com