1. Introduction
Welcome to x.lieuwenlaw.com («we,» «us,» or «our»). We operate a creative resource website dedicated to sharing crochet patterns, knitting guides, and fiber art inspiration.
We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information You Disclose to Us We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us. This typically happens when you contact us for support or sign up for a newsletter (if applicable). This may include:
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Email Addresses: If you email us directly.
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Inquiries: Any text or information included in your messages to us.
B. Information Automatically Collected Some information — such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit our website. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include:
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Device and usage data (operating system, browser type).
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Country, location, and information about how and when you use our website (e.g., which pattern pages you visit most).
This information is primarily needed to maintain the security of our website and for our internal analytics to understand which patterns are trending.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information collected via our website for the following business purposes:
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To provide creative content: To display relevant patterns and tutorials.
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To deliver targeted advertising: We work with third-party advertising networks, specifically Google Ad Exchange (AdX), to serve advertisements that are tailored to your interests. This allows us to keep our content free.
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To protect our Services: We may use your information as part of our efforts to keep our website safe and secure (e.g., for fraud monitoring).
4. Advertising and Third-Party Vendors
Google Ad Exchange (AdX) & AdSense We use Google AdX/AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google and its partners use cookies and/or device identifiers to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
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Personalized Ads: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
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Third-Party Vendors: Third-party vendors and ad networks may serve ads on our site. You may visit www.aboutads.info to opt out of the use of cookies for personalized advertising by third-party vendors.
5. Third-Party Websites (External Links)
x.lieuwenlaw.com frequently links to third-party websites. This includes links to:
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Original pattern designers’ blogs.
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Platforms like Ravelry, Etsy, or LoveCrafts.
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YouTube tutorials.
Disclaimer: We are not responsible for the safety, privacy practices, or content of these third-party sites. Once you leave our website, any information you provide is governed by the privacy policy of the site you are visiting.
6. Sharing Your Information
We only share information with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services, or to fulfill business obligations. We may share your data with:
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Vendors and Service Providers: Such as Google Analytics and Google AdX, who perform services for us (data analysis, ad serving) and require access to such information to do that work.
7. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, please remember that we cannot guarantee that the internet itself is 100% secure.
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 13 years of age. While our content is family-friendly, it is intended for general audiences.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated «Revised» date and will be effective as soon as it is accessible.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this policy, you may email us at:
Email: [email protected]