General Introduction
Crochet.ZestPlate is a crochet pattern website that values simplicity and community. We do not have user accounts and do not directly collect your personal information. As a result, we do not sell or share any personal data about you.
However, we want to explain how certain data may be automatically collected through third-party services we use to improve your experience (for example, traffic statistics, targeted advertising, and embedded videos). This privacy policy aims to inform you clearly and transparently about these practices and how we protect your data and privacy while browsing Crochet.ZestPlate.
Third-party services used
For the proper functioning of Crochet.ZestPlate and to continue offering you free patterns, we use services provided by third parties. These services help us understand how you use the site, fund our content through advertising, and enrich our pages with video content. Here are the main third-party services we use:
- Google Analytics: Audience analysis tool provided by Google, it collects anonymous data on site traffic (for example, pages visited, time spent). This information helps us understand which patterns are most popular and how to improve the site. Google Analytics may use cookies to track this data, but Crochet.ZestPlate does not collect any information that personally identifies you.
- Google AdSense: Google's advertising platform, it allows ads to be displayed on our site. These ads help us fund the site while providing you with free content. AdSense may use cookies to present you with relevant ads based on your browsing. Crochet.ZestPlate does not have access to personal data used by Google for ad personalization. For more information, you can consult Google's privacy policy.
- Cloudflare Analytics: Web traffic analysis service provided by Cloudflare. It allows us to monitor site performance and traffic without using cookies that identify you. This helps us detect potential technical issues and ensure the site remains fast and secure. Data collected by Cloudflare (such as your IP address and browsing information) is aggregated and not used to identify you individually.
- YouTube: We sometimes embed pattern tutorial videos hosted on YouTube (a Google service). When you watch a YouTube video on Crochet.ZestPlate, YouTube/Google cookies may be placed to track video playback and collect statistics (for example, view count). If you are logged into your Google account, YouTube might associate your viewing with your profile, but we have no access to any of this data. For more information, you can consult YouTube/Google's privacy policy.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Crochet.ZestPlate and its third-party partners use cookies to improve your browsing experience:
- Functional cookies: These essential cookies allow the site to function properly (for example, remembering your language preference or your consent choices). Without them, some site features might not work.
- Analytical cookies: Used by Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics to collect information about site traffic and usage. This data is aggregated and helps us understand how users navigate Crochet.ZestPlate, in order to improve content and site performance.
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve advertisements. They may record your interests or browsing habits to offer you more relevant ads.
By using Crochet.ZestPlate, you acknowledge accepting the use of cookies as described above. You can manage or delete cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, or be alerted before their installation. Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on Crochet.ZestPlate and other websites.
Policy modifications
This privacy policy may evolve. We may update it to reflect changes in our practices, the arrival of new services, or to comply with new legal or regulatory obligations. In case of significant modification, we commit to clearly indicating it on our site (for example, via a notice on the homepage or a dedicated notification).
The update date at the top of this policy indicates the last revision of the document. We encourage you to regularly check this page to stay informed about our privacy practices.
Contact
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can write to us at the email address legal@crochet.zestplate.com. We are always happy to connect with our users and answer your questions.
Conclusion
Thank you for taking the time to read our privacy policy. By using Crochet.ZestPlate, you acknowledge accepting the practices described above for protecting your data. We hope this information reassures you and allows you to enjoy our patterns with confidence. Thank you for your trust, and happy crocheting!