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Your privacy matters to us. Learn how we protect and handle your personal information when you use our free crochet patterns and join our community.
Pattern Obsession respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. We collect minimal personal information when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us about our free crochet patterns. We use cookies for functionality and analytics, and may display advertisements through our partner Mediavine. You have full control over your data and can request its deletion at any time.
Pattern Obsession acts as the Data Controller for all personal data collected through this website. This means we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data and are responsible for its protection and lawful processing under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR Article 6:
We share your personal data with the following third parties. For each third party, we specify their role, the data shared, the purpose, and the legal basis:
Service Provider: Internal PHP mail system (hosted on our server)
Role: We act as sole Data Controller
Data Shared: Email address, name (if provided), subscription preferences, email engagement data
Purpose: To send newsletters and manage email subscriptions for free crochet patterns and tutorials
Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) and Contractual Necessity (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR)
Storage Location: Hostinger servers (United States)
Note: Email data is stored securely on our own servers and not shared with third-party email service providers
Service Provider: Hostinger International Ltd.
Role: Data Processor
Data Shared: All data stored on our website servers including user data, IP addresses, website logs, and email data
Purpose: To host our website and ensure its availability, performance, and data storage
Legal Basis: Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) - necessary for website operation
Data Processing Agreement: Yes, Hostinger complies with GDPR requirements
Location: United States with appropriate safeguards for international data transfers
Privacy Policy: Hostinger Privacy Policy
Security: Industry-standard encryption, firewalls, and security monitoring
Service Provider: Google LLC
Role: Independent Data Controller
Data Shared: IP address (anonymized), device information, browsing behavior, page views, session duration
Purpose: To analyze website traffic, understand user behavior, and improve our free crochet pattern content
Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) and Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Location: USA - Google complies with EU-US Data Privacy Framework
Service Provider: Mediavine, Inc.
Role: Independent Data Controller
Data Shared: IP address, operating system type and version, device type, language, web browser type, email (in hashed form), cookie data
Purpose: To display personalized and interest-based advertisements to support our free content
Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) for personalized advertising, Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) for non-personalized advertising
Privacy Policy: Mediavine Privacy Policy
Ad Partners: Mediavine Ad Partners List
Location: USA
Note: See detailed Mediavine section below for complete information
Recipients: Accountants, lawyers, auditors, and other professional advisors
Role: Data Processors (under professional confidentiality obligations)
Data Shared: Only data necessary for specific professional services
Purpose: Legal compliance, financial reporting, business advisory services
Legal Basis: Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR) and Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Recipients: Government agencies, courts, regulators when legally required
Data Shared: Only data specifically requested or required by law
Purpose: Compliance with legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory requirements
Legal Basis: Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR)
Our website is hosted on servers located in the United States (via Hostinger). When you use our website from the European Economic Area (EEA), Morocco, or other regions, your personal data is transferred to the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for these transfers, including:
Your Rights: You have the right to obtain information about the safeguards in place for international transfers. Contact us at privacy@patternobsession.com for more details.
The Website works with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising appearing on the Website. Mediavine serves content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use first and third-party cookies. A cookie is a small text file which is sent to your computer or mobile device (referred to in this policy as a "device") by the web server so that a website can remember some information about your browsing activity on the Website.
First party cookies are created by the website that you are visiting. A third-party cookie is frequently used in behavioral advertising and analytics and is created by a domain other than the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies, tags, pixels, beacons and other similar technologies (collectively, "Tags") may be placed on the Website to monitor interaction with advertising content and to target and optimize advertising. Each internet browser has functionality so that you can block both first and third-party cookies and clear your browser's cache. The "help" feature of the menu bar on most browsers will tell you how to stop accepting new cookies, how to receive notification of new cookies, how to disable existing cookies and how to clear your browser's cache. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, you can consult the information at All About Cookies.
Without cookies you may not be able to take full advantage of the Website content and features. Please note that rejecting cookies does not mean that you will no longer see ads when you visit our Site. In the event you opt-out, you will still see non-personalized advertisements on the Website.
The Website collects the following data using a cookie when serving personalized ads:
Mediavine Partners (companies listed below with whom Mediavine shares data) may also use this data to link to other end user information the partner has independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements. Mediavine Partners may also separately collect data about end users from other sources, such as advertising IDs or pixels, and link that data to data collected from Mediavine publishers in order to provide interest-based advertising across your online experience, including devices, browsers and apps. This data includes usage data, cookie information, device information, information about interactions between users and advertisements and websites, geolocation data, traffic data, and information about a visitor's referral source to a particular website. Mediavine Partners may also create unique IDs to create audience segments, which are used to provide targeted advertising.
If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices to opt-in or opt-out of this data collection, please visit National Advertising Initiative opt out page. You may also visit Digital Advertising Alliance website and Network Advertising Initiative website to learn more information about interest-based advertising. You may download the AppChoices app at Digital Advertising Alliance's AppChoices app to opt out in connection with mobile apps, or use the platform controls on your mobile device to opt out.
For specific information about Mediavine Partners, the data each collects and their data collection and privacy policies, please visit Mediavine Partners.
We use your personal data for the following purposes, each with its corresponding legal basis:
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:
All data transmission is secured with SSL/TLS encryption to protect your personal information during transit. Data at rest is also encrypted where appropriate.
Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis within our team. Multi-factor authentication and role-based access controls are implemented.
Ongoing security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and improvements to protect user data. Regular review of third-party processors' security measures.
Data stored on secure servers with industry-standard protections, regular backups, and disaster recovery procedures.
Comprehensive data protection policies and procedures. Regular staff training on data protection and security best practices.
In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant supervisory authorities within 72 hours as required by GDPR.
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you, including information about how we process it.
Response Time: Within 30 days
Correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
Response Time: Within 30 days
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten"), subject to certain legal obligations that may require retention.
Response Time: Within 30 days
Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format (CSV or JSON).
Response Time: Within 30 days
Limit how we process your personal information in certain circumstances.
Response Time: Within 30 days
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Response Time: Immediate for marketing; within 30 days for other objections
Not be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal or significant effects.
Note: We do not currently use automated decision-making
Withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
How: Click unsubscribe in emails or contact us
File a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
See: Supervisory Authority section below
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
No Fee: Exercising your rights is free of charge, unless requests are manifestly unfounded or excessive.
Pattern Obsession is intended for users of all ages who enjoy crochet and want to access free patterns and tutorials. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent, in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from your child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@patternobsession.com. We will promptly delete such information from our records.
For EU residents: In accordance with GDPR Article 8, we do not process personal data of children under 16 without parental consent, except where member states have provided a lower age (not below 13).
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Specific retention periods include:
Data Deletion: After the retention period expires, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized so it can no longer identify you.
For any privacy-related questions, to exercise your rights, or if you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other operational needs. When we make changes, we will:
Your Continued Use: By continuing to use our website after changes are posted, you accept the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any changes, please discontinue use and contact us to delete your personal data.
Version History: Current version dated January 01, 2026. Previous versions available upon request to privacy@patternobsession.com.
We're committed to transparency and protecting your privacy while you enjoy our free crochet patterns and tutorials. If you have any questions about this policy, our data practices, how to exercise your rights, or concerns about data protection, don't hesitate to reach out to our privacy team. We're here to help!
Commitment to Privacy: Your trust is important to us. We continuously review and improve our privacy practices to ensure your personal data is protected in accordance with the highest standards of data protection law.