Last updated: 16.09.2024
At ABC Crafts for Kids, we care about the privacy and security of our users’ data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, process, and protect personal data of visitors to our website, in compliance with the applicable regulations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union (GDPR).
1. Data Controller
The data controller is the owner of the ABC Crafts for Kids blog, who can be contacted via email at abccraftsforkids@gmail.com.
2. Data We Collect
While using our website, we may collect the following personal data:
- Name (if provided by the user)
- Email address (in case of newsletter subscription or contact with us)
- IP address
- Information regarding the device and browser being used
- Cookies
These data are collected when users fill out contact forms, subscribe to the newsletter, download free materials, or use the website’s content.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- Responding to user inquiries.
- Sending newsletters, if the user has given consent.
- Ensuring the proper functioning of the website.
- Analyzing website traffic and optimizing content and functionality.
- Personalizing the content on the website.
4. Legal Basis for Data Processing
We process users’ personal data based on:
- The user’s consent, provided at the time of subscribing to the newsletter or using the contact form (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
- Our legitimate interest in monitoring and improving the quality of services and website functionality (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
5. Data Sharing
We do not share users’ personal data with third parties unless required by law or with the user’s explicit consent. However, data may be shared with service providers responsible for hosting, analytics tools, or email platforms, in accordance with their own privacy policies.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
- Ensure the proper functioning of the website.
- Analyze traffic statistics using tools such as Google Analytics.
- Personalize the content displayed to users.
Users can manage and delete cookies through their browser settings at any time.
7. User Rights
In accordance with applicable regulations, users have the right to:
- Access their personal data.
- Correct or update their data.
- Request the deletion of their data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restrict data processing.
- Object to data processing.
- Data portability.
Users from the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Canada also have the right to file complaints with the relevant data protection authorities.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at abccraftsforkids@gmail.com.
8. Data Retention
Users’ personal data are stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which they were collected, or until the user withdraws their consent. In the case of newsletter subscriptions, data will be stored until the user unsubscribes.
9. Data Protection
We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect users’ personal data from unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
10. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to make changes to this privacy policy. Any updates will be posted on this page with the appropriate date indication.
11. Contact
For any questions regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at abccraftsforkids@gmail.com.