Privacy policies have a reputation for being dense and hard to read, and CraftSizzle would rather not add to that pile. This policy explains, as plainly as possible, what information gets collected when you visit this site, how it’s used, and what choices you have about it. By using CraftSizzle, you’re agreeing to the practices described here.
Children’s Privacy
CraftSizzle is not directed at children, and the site does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If you’re a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to CraftSizzle, please contact us it will be removed promptly.
What Information Is Collected
CraftSizzle collects two general categories of information.
Information you provide directly, such as:
- Your name and email address, if you leave a comment, sign up for a newsletter, or contact CraftSizzle directly
- Payment information, if you ever make a purchase through the site (processed through a secure third-party payment provider, never stored directly by CraftSizzle)
- Any other details you choose to include in a message, comment, or form submission
Information collected automatically, such as:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and operating system
- Internet service provider
- Time stamps and pages visited
- Referring or exit pages
This information is gathered through contact and newsletter forms, blog comments, purchases, server log files, cookies, and analytics tools like Google Analytics.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Like most websites, CraftSizzle uses cookies, small text files stored on your device, to help the site function properly and to understand how visitors use it. Cookies might remember your preferences, keep you logged in if applicable, or help measure which articles are most helpful to readers. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time, though some parts of CraftSizzle may not work as smoothly without them.
Web Beacons and Pixels
CraftSizzle may use web beacons, tracking pixels, and similar technologies, often through third-party analytics or, in the future, advertising partners. These tools help measure how content performs and how visitors move through the site.
Log Files
CraftSizzle’s server automatically collects standard log file information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, internet service provider, referring and exit pages, and time stamps. This information is used for analyzing trends, administering the site, and gathering broad demographic information, and it is not linked to anything personally identifiable on its own.
Google Analytics
CraftSizzle uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site, which articles get the most traffic, and how the overall reader experience can improve. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and general location data. You can learn more about how Google handles this information through Google’s own privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
How Information Is Used
Information collected through CraftSizzle is used to operate and improve the site, respond to comments and messages, send newsletter updates (if you’ve subscribed), personalize your experience, and protect against fraud or misuse. CraftSizzle does not sell your personal information.
Third-Party Advertising
CraftSizzle may work with third-party advertising partners now or in the future. These partners may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your browsing activity across different websites. If you’d prefer not to receive interest-based advertising, you can opt out through the Network Advertising Initiative at optout.networkadvertising.org or the Digital Advertising Alliance at optout.aboutads.info.
Affiliate Links
CraftSizzle participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Associates Program. This means that when you click certain links to craft supplies, tools, or products mentioned in a post, CraftSizzle may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. These links help support the site and don’t affect the price you pay or which products get recommended.
Disclosure to Third Parties
CraftSizzle does not sell or rent your personal information. Information may be shared with trusted service providers who help run the site (such as hosting, email delivery, or analytics providers), when required by law, or in connection with a business transfer, such as a merger or sale of the site. Any third party handling your information on CraftSizzle’s behalf is expected to keep it confidential and secure.
Third-Party Links
Articles on CraftSizzle sometimes link to other websites, whether that’s a supply retailer, a source referenced in a post, or a related resource. This policy applies only to CraftSizzle. Once you click through to another site, that site’s own privacy practices apply, and CraftSizzle isn’t responsible for how they handle your information.
Embedded Content
Some pages on CraftSizzle may include embedded content, such as a video, image, or social media post from another site. Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way as if you visited that website directly, and it may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction, especially if you have an account and are logged into that site.
Comments and Social Media
When you leave a comment on CraftSizzle, your name, email address, and comment content are collected and stored, along with an anonymized version of your IP address, to help detect spam. If you interact with CraftSizzle through social media platforms, that platform’s own privacy policy governs how your information is handled there.
Email Marketing
If you subscribe to CraftSizzle’s newsletter, your email address is used to send updates, new tutorials, and related content you’ve signed up to receive. Every email includes a clear unsubscribe link, and you can opt out at any time. CraftSizzle follows CAN-SPAM requirements for all email communication.
Opting Out
You can opt out of email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any newsletter, or by emailing us directly. You can also opt out of interest-based advertising and disable cookies through your browser settings, as described above.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you’re located in the European Union, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access the personal data CraftSizzle holds about you
- The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to restrict how your data is processed
- The right to object to certain types of processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country
To exercise any of these rights, contact us.
Your Rights Under CCPA
If you’re a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information CraftSizzle has collected about you, the right to request deletion of that information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (CraftSizzle does not sell personal information). Requests can be submitted to us, and CraftSizzle will respond within one month, as required by law.
Data Security
CraftSizzle uses reasonable, industry-standard measures to protect the information collected through the site. That said, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and CraftSizzle can’t guarantee absolute security of any information shared.
Data Retention
Comments left on CraftSizzle are generally retained indefinitely to maintain the context of ongoing discussions, unless you request removal. Other information, such as newsletter subscriptions or contact form submissions, is kept only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected for, or until you ask for it to be deleted.
Changes to This Policy
CraftSizzle may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices, technology, or legal requirements. Continued use of CraftSizzle after any changes means you accept the updated policy, so it’s a good idea to check back periodically. This page will always reflect the current effective date.
Questions About This Policy
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how CraftSizzle handles your information, reach out anytime at mainnancy4@gmail.com.