Last Updated: July 2026
At Crochet by Silvia (accessible at www.crochetbysilvia.com), the privacy of our visitors is one of our main priorities. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of personal information that is collected and recorded by this website and how we use it.
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us through Etsy message at https://crochetbysilvias2.etsy.com.
- Information We Collect
We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us or that is automatically gathered through standard website technologies.
Voluntary Information: If you contact us directly via email or leave a comment on a blog post, we may receive information such as your name, email address, and the contents of the message you send.
Automated Information (Log Files): Like most websites, Crochet by Silvia follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.
- Cookies and Web Beacons
This website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and serve personalized content. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. For detailed information on how to manage cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy. - Third-Party Privacy Policies & Monetization
To keep our patterns free, Crochet by Silvia works with third-party partners. This Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third parties for more detailed information:
Advertisements: Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on our blog. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content you see.
Affiliate Programs (Amazon): We participate in affiliate marketing, such as the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. These programs use tracking cookies to monitor purchases for the purpose of assigning commissions.
E-commerce Links (Etsy): Our blog contains direct links to our shop on Etsy. Once you click these links and leave our website, Etsy collects and processes your data according to their own privacy standards. Crochet by Silvia does not store or have access to your payment, billing, or financial details.
- GDPR Data Protection Rights (For European Users)
As this website is operated within the European Economic Area (EEA), we fully respect your data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDDR). Every user is entitled to the following:
The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to restrict or object to processing – You have the right to object to or request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our designated email address.
- Children’s Information
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity. Crochet by Silvia does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records. - Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.