Last updated: October 20, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Bag Crochet (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a blog run by Sofie, collects, uses, and shares your information when you visit https://bagcrochet.com/ (the “Website”), and what rights you have over your data.

By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

Definitions

  • Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable person.
  • Usage Data is information collected automatically when you use the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
  • Cookies are small files placed on your device by a website to remember information about your visit.
  • Service Provider means any third party that processes data on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, email, or advertising companies.
  • You means the person using the Website.

Information We Collect

Personal Data you give us

We may ask for certain information when you interact with the blog, for example when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter or download a free pattern (email address, first name)
  • Leave a comment (name, email address, and optionally your website)
  • Contact us by email or through a contact form (name, email address, and your message)
  • Submit photos of projects you made from our patterns

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically. It may include your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, the pages you visit, the date and time of your visit, how long you stay, and the website you came from. On mobile devices, we may also collect your device type, unique device ID, and mobile browser.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons (pixel tags), and similar technologies to keep the Website working, remember your preferences, understand how readers use the blog, and show relevant content and ads. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when one is being sent, but some parts of the Website may not work properly without them.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Necessary cookies (session): Required for the Website to function and stay secure.
  • Consent cookies (persistent): Remember whether you accepted our cookie notice.
  • Functionality cookies (persistent): Remember choices such as your comment details or language preference.
  • Analytics cookies (persistent): Help us understand which patterns and posts are most popular so we can improve the blog.
  • Advertising and affiliate cookies (persistent): Set by third parties to show relevant ads or to track purchases made through affiliate links.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Website
  • Send you newsletters, free patterns, and updates, if you subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email)
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • Display and moderate comments
  • Analyze usage trends and improve our content, patterns, and user experience
  • Measure the effectiveness of our content, ads, and promotions
  • Protect the Website from spam, fraud, and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

Who We Share Your Information With

We do not sell your Personal Data. We may share it in these situations:

  • Service Providers: Companies that help us run the blog, such as web hosting, email newsletter services, analytics tools, and comment systems. They may only use your data to provide their services to us.
  • Advertising and affiliate partners: If the Website shows ads or affiliate links, partners may use cookies to show relevant ads and track purchases. Please see their own privacy policies for details.
  • Social platforms: If you use sharing buttons or save our images to Pinterest, Facebook, or Instagram, those platforms may collect information according to their own policies.
  • Legal reasons: If required by law, a court order, or a government request, or to protect our rights, safety, and property.
  • Business transfers: If the blog is sold or transferred, your data may be transferred as part of that process, and we will notify you beforehand.
  • Public areas: Comments and project photos you post publicly may be seen by anyone.
  • With your consent: For any other purpose, if you agree.

Affiliate Links

Some posts contain affiliate links to products such as yarn, hooks, and bag hardware. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. The retailer may place cookies on your device to track the purchase. We only recommend products we believe are useful to our readers.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as (keep only what you use):

  • Google Analytics (website traffic analysis)
  • Google AdSense or another ad network (advertising)
  • Mailchimp, ConvertKit, MailerLite, or similar (newsletter delivery)
  • Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram tools (sharing and social features)
  • YouTube embeds (tutorial videos)

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to read them.

Data Retention

We keep your Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers’ data is kept until you unsubscribe. Comments are kept until you ask us to remove them. Usage Data is generally kept for a shorter period, unless needed for security or to improve the Website.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed on servers located outside your country, where data protection laws may differ from those where you live. By using the Website and submitting your information, you agree to this transfer. We take reasonable steps to make sure your data is treated securely and in line with this policy.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Access the Personal Data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw your consent at any time
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of your data (we do not sell your data)

To use any of these rights, email us at [email protected]. We may need to keep certain information where we have a legal obligation or lawful basis to do so.

For visitors in the European Economic Area and UK (GDPR): Our legal bases for processing are your consent (newsletter, cookies), our legitimate interests (running and improving the blog, security), and legal obligations. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority.

For California residents (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what Personal Data we collect, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of your data. We do not sell Personal Data.

Security

The security of your data matters to us. We use commercially reasonable measures to protect it, but no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed to anyone under 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has given us Personal Data, please contact us and we will delete it.

Links to Other Websites

The Website may link to other sites we do not operate, such as yarn stores, hardware suppliers, or other designers’ blogs. We have no control over their content or privacy practices, and we recommend reviewing their policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page, and we will update the “Last updated” date at the top. If changes are significant, we will notify you by email or with a notice on the Website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

[email protected]