Last updated: August 7, 2026
MapleHookCrochet (“MapleHookCrochet,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to being clear about how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit maplehookcrochet.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and the choices available to you. If anything here is unclear, our Contact page is the fastest way to reach us.
Contents
1. Who We Are
MapleHookCrochet is an independent pattern-design business specializing in crochet and knitting patterns for amigurumi, baby clothing, cardigans, and accessories. This Site serves as our online home base — a place to browse our work, read about our process, and get in touch. All pattern sales are completed on Etsy, not on this Site, so we never handle your payment information directly.
This privacy policy applies to this Site only and covers the information we collect when you browse, use the contact form, or otherwise interact with MapleHookCrochet directly. If you have any questions about this privacy policy after reading it, the fastest way to reach us is through the Contact page.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you use the contact form on our Contact page, we collect the name, email address, subject line, and message you choose to submit. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to a mailing list or share this information with third parties for marketing purposes.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we use analytics tools — specifically Google Analytics, implemented through the MonsterInsights plugin — to understand how visitors find and use the Site. This may include approximate location (city or region level), browser and device type, referring website, pages viewed, and time spent on the Site. This data is aggregated and reported in a way that does not identify you personally.
2.3 Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function and, in some cases, gather analytics data. On your first visit, a cookie consent banner lets you accept, reject, or customize which categories of cookies are active for your session. Cookies strictly necessary for the Site to operate (such as security and consent-preference cookies) cannot be disabled, since the Site would not function properly without them. You can review or change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings icon, or through your browser’s own settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information described above for the following purposes:
- To respond to messages and questions submitted through the contact form
- To understand how visitors use the Site, so we can improve navigation, content, and performance
- To maintain the security and proper functioning of the Site
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information under any circumstances.
4. How We Share Information
We work with a small number of trusted third-party services to operate this Site, and each may process limited data on our behalf:
- Google Analytics (via MonsterInsights) — collects anonymized traffic and usage data to help us understand Site performance.
- WPForms — processes and delivers contact form submissions to us.
- Etsy — handles all pattern purchases, payments, and order fulfillment. When you buy a pattern, you are transacting directly with Etsy under Etsy’s own privacy policy and terms, which we encourage you to review.
We do not share your personal information with any other third party except where required by law.
5. Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions only as long as necessary to address your inquiry, after which they are deleted or archived securely. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics’ standard retention settings, which we have not extended beyond the default.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, and to object to or restrict certain types of processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us through our Contact page and we will respond as promptly as we reasonably can.
7. Children’s Privacy
This Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we hold, including secure hosting and access controls. That said, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date at the top.
Questions about this privacy policy or how MapleHookCrochet handles your privacy policy rights are always welcome.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please reach out through our Contact page. We’re happy to help.