Thank you for visiting our web site. This privacy policy tells you how we, Jen Hayes Creations, use personal information collected at this site. Please read this privacy policy before using the site or submitting any personal information. By using the site, you are accepting the practices described in this privacy policy. These practices may be changed, but any changes will be posted, and changes will only apply to activities and information on a going forward, not retroactive basis. You are encouraged to review the privacy policy whenever you visit the site to make sure that you understand how any personal information you provide will be used.
Note: the privacy practices set forth in this privacy policy are for this web site only. If you link to other web sites, please review the privacy policies posted at those sites.
Collection of Information
- Email. We collect personally identifiable information, your email, when voluntarily submitted by our visitors. The information you provide is used to fulfill your specific request of opting in to our free newsletter which contain crochet patterns, blog updates, and exclusive updates, promotions, and offers only available to subscribers. Having your email is a privilege we take very seriously. You must check the explicit opt in box before submitting you email stating that you want to be added to the newsletter and have access to and agree to the Privacy Policy and Disclosure Terms (per GDPR guidelines). We also utilize the double opt-in subscription feature which requires that you confirm/verify the email that you have submitted to us. You can use the Safely Unsubscribe link at the bottom of each email you receive from us if at any point you would like to opt out of email notifications, or contact us directly at JenHayesCreations@gmail.com for assistance.
- Flodesk. JenHayesCreations uses Flodesk as our marketing automation platform. This means that when you submit your email information using the JenHayesCreations newsletter submit button, that your information will be will be transferred to Flodesk for processing in accordance with their Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you cannot agree to their Privacy Policy and Terms, please do not sign up for the newsletter.
- Sharing Information. JenHayesCreations.com does not share personal information with third parties nor do I store information collected about your visit to my blog other than to analyze and optimize your content and reading experience through the use of cookies. You can turn off the use of cookies at anytime by modifying your Internet browser settings. (Please also see Distribution of Information and Cookie information below)
- Distribution of Information. We may share information with governmental agencies or other companies assisting us in fraud prevention or investigation. We may do so when: (1) permitted or required by law; or, (2) trying to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud or unauthorized transactions; or, (3) investigating fraud which has already taken place. The information is not provided to these companies for marketing purposes.
- Google Analytics. JenHayesCreations.com uses Google Analytics, a third party analytics tool, to help measure traffic and usage trends which in turn allows the ability to improve JenHayesCreations.com for our users. Google Analytics collects information sent by your browser as part of a web page request. It collects information such as how often you visit the site and what pages you visit when you do so, your browser add-ons, and other information that can assist us in improving our service to you. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to your device when you visit, rather than your name or any other identifiable information. We collect and use this analytic information from collections of other users so it cannot reasonably be manipulated to identify any particular individual user. To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can visit: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Mediavine Programmatic Advertising. For information regarding data collection by Mediavine ad partners including how to opt out of data collection, please click HERE.
- Log Files. Like many other Web sites, JenHayesCreations.com makes use of log files. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses, and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.
- Cookies and Web Beacons. We use third party advertisements on JenHayesCreations.com to support our site. Some of these advertisers may use technology such as cookies and web beacons when they advertise on our site, which will send these advertisers (such as Google through the Google AdSense Program, which we use) information including your IP address, your ISP , the browser you used to visit our site, and in some cases, whether you have Flash installed. When you visit JenHayesCreations.com it may send cookies, a string of information that a website stores on a visitor’s computer, and that the visitor’s browser provides to the website each time the visitor returns. Cookies help the website remember information from your visit such as what pages you view, links you click, and other ways you use the site. This information in turn allows the website and other service providers to optimize your reading experience and better tailor content and marketing messages to meet your specific needs. You can choose to disable or selectively turn off cookies by changing your browser settings to either refuse all cookies or to receive notice when a cookie is being sent. To learn more about how Google utilizes cookies and other technologies, and how to manage them in your web browser you can visit Google’s Privacy Policy here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- Other Websites and Services.Users may find advertising or other content on JenHayesCreations.com that link to the sites and services of partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from JenHayesCreations.com. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to JenHayesCreations.com, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.
- We are not responsible for the republishing of content found on JenHayesCreations.com on other blogs, websites, or media without our permission. (See the Copyright and Use Policy if you have questions about how my content can be shared and utilized, and please contact us if you have any further questions.)
- Children’s Policy. JenHayesCreations.com does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from persons under the age of 13. If you are under the age of 13, please do not attempt to send any form of information about yourself including your name, address, telephone number, email address, or any other form of personally identifiable information. If you are under the age of 13 you cannot register for access to the website.
This privacy policy is subject to change without notice and was last reviewed and updated on January 7, 2023. If you have any questions or comments feel free to contact me directly at jen@jenhayescreations.com