Last updated: December 1, 2025
At getsewingpatterns.com (“we”, “our”, “the Site”), we respect your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
If you have any questions, contact us at: support@getsewingpatterns.com.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you provide directly, including:
- Your name
- Email address
- Billing information during checkout
- Messages sent through our contact form
We do not collect passwords or payment card details. Payments are processed securely by third-party providers.
2. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, we may collect basic technical information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the Site
This helps us understand how visitors use the website and improve user experience.
We do not use advanced tracking or advertising cookies at this time.
3. Cookies
The Site uses essential cookies required for:
- Website functionality
- Checkout and digital downloads
- Preferences (language or settings)
These cookies do not track personal behavior across other websites.
4. Payment Processing
Your payments are handled securely by third-party processors such as:
- PayPal
- Stripe
- Paddle
These providers collect and process your payment information according to their own privacy policies.
We do not store or have access to your full payment card details.
5. Digital Downloads
If you purchase digital sewing patterns (PDF files), we store:
- Your order history
- Download access permissions
This is required to provide your purchased files and customer support.
6. Communication
We may contact you to:
- Send order confirmations
- Provide download links
- Respond to your inquiries
- Provide updates regarding your purchases
We do not send promotional emails unless you explicitly subscribe.
7. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
We only share your information with service providers needed to run the Site, such as:
- Payment processors
- Web hosting
- Analytics tools (if used in the future)
These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services.
8. Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as needed to:
- Provide your purchases
- Maintain legal and tax records
- Offer customer support
You may request deletion of your data (where legally permissible) by contacting us.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal information
- Request corrections
- Request deletion
- Opt out of communications
To make a request, email us at: support@getsewingpatterns.com.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.