At SavoraNest Crochet (accessible from https://savoranest.com), the privacy and security of our visitors and community members is of paramount importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information collected and recorded by SavoraNest Crochet, how we use and safeguard that information, and your choices regarding your personal data.
If you have any questions or require additional information about our Privacy Policy, please feel free to reach out to us through our Contact Page or via email at privacy@savoranest.com.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in several ways to provide a better browsing experience, deliver our free patterns and tutorials, and support site operations:
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide:
- Newsletter Subscriptions: When you subscribe to our email newsletter or request downloadable crochet pattern PDFs, we collect your first name and email address.
- Comments & Inquiries: When you leave a comment on a blog post or submit a message via our contact form, we collect the details you provide (such as name, email address, website, and the message content).
- Purchases & Downloads: If you purchase patterns or digital products, payment processing is handled securely by third-party processors (such as Stripe or PayPal); we do not store full credit card numbers or sensitive financial credentials on our servers.
B. Information Collected Automatically (Log Files):
Like standard web servers, SavoraNest Crochet follows standard log file procedures. The information gathered includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and the number of clicks. This data is not linked to any personally identifiable information and is used exclusively for analyzing traffic patterns, administering the website, tracking user movement, and gathering demographic insights.
2. Cookies, Web Beacons, and Tracking Technologies
SavoraNest Crochet uses “cookies” to store information about visitors’ preferences, customize webpage content based on browser type, and optimize user experience.
- Essential Cookies: Required for the fundamental functionality and security of the website.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with crochet tutorials and pattern pages, which stitches are most popular, and how we can enhance reader satisfaction.
- Advertising Cookies: Set by our advertising partners to serve relevant ads tailored to your interests across the web.
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings. Detailed information regarding cookie management in specific browsers can be found on the respective browsers’ official websites (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge).
3. Third-Party Advertising & Monetization Disclosures
To support the creation of free crochet patterns, step-by-step video tutorials, and printable guides, we partner with third-party advertising companies and networks (including Google AdSense, Raptive, Mediavine, and programmatic ad exchanges):
- Third-party ad servers or ad networks employ technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons within their advertisements and links displayed on SavoraNest Crochet. These technologies measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and personalize advertising content.
- Google AdSense & DoubleClick DART Cookies: Google is one of our third-party vendors. It uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based on their visit to
savoranest.comand other sites on the Internet. - Opting Out of Personalized Advertising: Visitors may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at networkadvertising.org or the Digital Advertising Alliance at aboutads.info.
4. Affiliate Marketing Disclosures
SavoraNest Crochet participates in affiliate marketing programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to trusted crafting retailers:
- Amazon Services LLC Associates Program: SavoraNest Crochet is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
- Craft & Yarn Affiliates: We may also include affiliate links to yarn manufacturers, crochet hook suppliers, and craft marketplaces. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend yarn, hooks, and crafting supplies that we personally test, love, and believe will bring value to our community.
5. Web Analytics (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and visitor behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they visited prior to coming to SavoraNest. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit our site, rather than your name or identifying credentials. We do not combine information collected through Google Analytics with personally identifiable information. You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits by disabling cookies on your browser or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Email Newsletter & Communications
If you choose to join our free crochet community by subscribing to our newsletter, your email address is stored securely with our email service provider. We send weekly updates containing new crochet patterns, stitch tutorials, yarn discounts, and crafting tips.
We respect your inbox: we never sell, rent, or trade email lists. You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link located at the bottom of every email we send, or by contacting us directly.
7. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Rights
If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you are entitled to certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). SavoraNest Crochet aims to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your Personal Data:
- 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 or incomplete.
- The right to erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You have the right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.
- The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
- The right to object to processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.
- The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data collected to another organization or directly to you.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We have one month to respond to your request.
8. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA / CPRA) Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents are granted specific rights regarding their personal information:
- Right to Know: The right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal data collected about you over the past 12 months.
- Right to Delete: The right to request the deletion of personal information collected from you.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of your privacy rights.
- Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: SavoraNest Crochet does not sell personal information for monetary consideration. To the extent that third-party advertising cookies are classified as “sharing” or “selling” under California law, you may opt out via the cookie preferences banner or by utilizing global privacy control (GPC) signals in your browser.
9. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Protecting the online privacy of young children is especially important. SavoraNest Crochet does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. Our website, patterns, and tutorials are directed to general audiences aged 13 and older. If you believe that your child has provided personal information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately, and we will use our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
10. Data Security & Retention
We implement standard, industry-accepted security measures (including SSL/TLS encryption across our entire site) to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
11. External Links & Third-Party Sites
Our website contains links to other websites (such as yarn brands, craft supply shops, social media platforms, and external pattern databases). SavoraNest Crochet has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of each website you visit.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our crafting offerings, advertising partnerships, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
- Through our website contact form: https://savoranest.com/contact/
- Direct email: privacy@savoranest.com
- Website: SavoraNest Crochet