Privacy is very important to me personally and I want you to know that I really value the information that you entrust to me and I have made suitable precautions to keep your information safe.

This privacy policy sets out how The Krafty Seamstress uses and protects any information that you give to The Krafty Seamstress when you use this website. I am committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should I ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this policy statement.

The Krafty Seamstress may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 25/05/2018.

I may ask for and collect the following:

• Name and title
• Your delivery address(es)
• Email address

I need to collect this information from you so that I can post your items and obtain proof of postage. I require your email address so that I can confirm I have received your order, contact you if there are any problems with your order and inform you when your order has been posted. 

I am committed to ensuring that your information is secure. in order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, I have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information I collect online.

 I use at least 2 forms of security on all of my devices/accounts (please see below for links to their policies). Only I know the passwords and passcodes. I lock all documentation (proof of postage/parcel tracking) in my home safe which only I have access to. I require by law to keep my receipts for tax purposes for 7 years. As I require proof of postage and your address will be on the receipt. After the 7-year period, they will be burnt/destroyed.

How I use cookies-

I use a company called Big Cartel as a shop platform. They require cookies to help me log traffic to my site which helps me see what my customers look at the most. A cookies is a small file which asks permission to put a small file on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences. 

Big Cartel use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps me to analyse data about webpage traffic and improve my website in order to tailor it to customer needs. I only use this information for statistical analysis purposes. Overall, cookies help me provide you with a better website by enabling me to monitor which pages you find useful and which ones you do not. Acookie in no way gives me access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you chose to share with me.

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

My website contains links to other websites of interest, they are listed below. However, once you have used these links to leave my site, you should take note that I do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, I cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question (links below).

Controlling your personal information-

I will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless I have your permission or are required to by law. to do so. you may request details of personal information which I hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please email [email protected] and I will forward you the address to request this in writing. if you believe the information I am holding is incorrect or incomplete, please contact me as soon as possible. I will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

If you have any queries please contact me at [email protected]

Links to the privacy policies of the companies I use: