Information we collect

We receive collect and store any information you enter on our website or provide us in any other way. In addition, we collect the Internet protocol (IP) address used to connect your computer to the Internet; login; e-mail address; computer and connection information. We use analytics (Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Awstats) tools to measure and collect session information, including page response times, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information, and methods used to browse away from the page. We also collect personally identifiable information (including name, email, address, communications); comments, feedbacks, purchases, product reviews, recommendations, and personal profile.

How we collect the information

When you type in your information into our contact forms and via email or give us contact details over the phone we collect personal information you give us such as your name, phone number and email address. We also collect information when you make a purchase through our online shop. We assume that you agree to the collection of your personal information and that it will be used for the specific reasons stated.
 

How we store, use, share and disclose your personal information
Our website is hosted by BC Host. Your data may be stored through BC Host’s data storage and databases. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall. Any information provided when writing a review may be shown publicly on the review page. Data may also be stored by our payment providers and banks when you place a purchase.
 

Communications
We may contact you to notify you regarding your account, to troubleshoot problems with your account, to resolve a dispute, to collect fees or monies owed, to poll your opinions through surveys or questionnaires, to send updates about our company, or as otherwise necessary to contact you to enforce any agreement we may have with you. For these purposes we may contact you via email, telephone, text messages, postal mail or any other methods you provide.

Use of cookies and other tracking technologies
Handmade by Carolyn uses cookies for analytics and to display content.  Please note Third Parties, such as Google Analytics may utilise cookies and other tracking technologies.  They will have their own policies regarding how they collect and store information which are not covered by the Handmade by Carolyn Privacy Policy which you may be subject to.

How long to we retain your information?

Your name, website address, contact details (these will not be displayed on our website unless stated and is for contact purposes only stated in the communications section), comments, feedbacks, reviews, recommendations and any photos may be stored indefinitely for display purposes on our website. All other information is only retained for as long as it is required.

How you will be able to withdraw your consent
If you don’t want us to process your data anymore, please contact us at handmadebycarolyn@hotmail.com If at any time you confirm that you do not wish us to process your data, your details will be removed as soon as possible.

Ability to update the Privacy Policy


We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.
 

Questions and Contact Information


If you would like to: access, correct, amend or delete any personal information we have about you, you are invited to  contact us at handmadebycarolyn@hotmail.com

Please do not expect immediate response from any forms or emails. 

Last Updated January 2025