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Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 18, 2026
01Who We Are
Northwest Stitch (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates northweststitch.com. This policy explains how we handle any information collected when you use our site.
02Information We May Collect
We may collect limited information you provide voluntarily, such as your name and email address if you contact us or sign up for updates. We may also collect basic technical data automatically, such as your browser type, referring pages, and pages visited, through standard server logs or analytics tools.
03How We Use Your Information
We use any collected information solely to operate and improve the site, and to respond to your inquiries. We do not use it for advertising or profiling.
04What We Don't Do
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes — ever.
05Cookies
Our site may use cookies only for basic functionality (e.g., remembering preferences). We do not use tracking cookies for advertising. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
06Third-Party Services
If we use any third-party tools (e.g., analytics, hosting), those providers may collect limited technical data under their own privacy policies. We choose providers that respect user privacy and do not permit them to use your data for their own purposes.
07Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.
08Security
We take reasonable steps to protect any information we hold from unauthorized access or disclosure.
09Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal data we hold about you. To make such a request, contact us at privacy@northweststitch.com.
10Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.
11Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.
12Contact
Questions? Reach us at privacy@northweststitch.com.
GDPR — EEA Residents
13Information for Users in the European Economic Area
If you are located in the EEA, the following applies under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data only where we have a lawful basis to do so, including: your consent, the performance of a contract with you, compliance with a legal obligation, or our legitimate interests (such as improving the site), provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to our processing of your data
- Receive your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@northweststitch.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Transfers
If we transfer any data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.
Complaints
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not handled your data in accordance with applicable law.
CCPA — California Residents
14Information for California Residents
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you specific rights regarding your personal information.
What We Collect
We may collect identifiers (such as name or email), internet activity (such as pages visited), and other information you voluntarily provide. See Section 2 for details.
Your Rights
- Know what personal information we have collected about you and how it is used
- Delete personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of sale or sharing — we do not sell or share your personal information, so no opt-out is needed
- Non-discrimination — we will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights
How to Submit a Request
To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@northweststitch.com. We will verify your identity and respond within 45 days, with a possible extension of an additional 45 days where necessary.
Shine the Light
California residents may also request information about any personal data disclosed to third parties for their direct marketing purposes during the prior calendar year. We do not disclose personal data for third-party direct marketing purposes.