Privacy Policy

At Bloom Bonnet ("we", "us", or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit bloombonnet.com.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
• Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and browser type, through analytics tools.
• Cookies: We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and to serve relevant advertisements.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you free crochet patterns and newsletter updates (only if you have subscribed)
• Improve our website content and user experience
• Analyse website traffic and performance via Google Analytics
• Display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is anonymised and aggregated. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Google AdSense & Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

5. Email Newsletter (MailerLite)

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored and managed by MailerLite. We will only send you emails related to crochet patterns and updates from Bloom Bonnet. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send. We never share or sell your email address to third parties.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve functionality and serve relevant ads. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though this may affect your experience on the site.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as yarn shops and pattern resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

8. Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at the email below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for email communications at any time
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: hello@bloombonnet.com