Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Welcome to HitsKnits. We are committed to protecting your personal data and your privacy. This policy explains how we collect and use your information when you purchase our knitting patterns or use our website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide to us, such as:

• Identification & Contact: Name, email address, and billing details.
• Transaction Data: Records of products purchased and payment status.
• Technical Data: IP address and browser details collected via Google Analytics.

3. Third-Party Links & Affiliate Disclosure

Our website provides links to external platforms where our products are hosted or sold.

• Platforms: We may link to our stores on Etsy, Ravelry, Amazon KDP, and LoveCrafts.
• Affiliate Disclosure: HitsKnits is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click on a link to Amazon, they may use cookies to track your purchase for commission purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

4. Payments

We provide several secure payment methods. We do not store your credit card or payment details on our servers.

• Methods: We accept payments via PayPal, Credit/Debit Cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
• Processing: All transactions are processed by third-party providers (PayPal and their partners) according to their strict security standards.

5. GDPR Data Protection Rights (For EU Users)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• The right to access, update or delete the information we have on you.
• The right of rectification if that information is inaccurate.
• The right to object to our processing of your personal data.
• The right to data portability.

6. Children’s Information

Protecting children online is a priority. HitsKnits does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, please contact us immediately, and we will remove such information from our records.

7. Cookie Policy

We use cookies to enhance your experience, remember your cart items, and analyze traffic via Google Analytics. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options, but some features of the shop may not function properly.

8. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice

If you are a resident of California, you have the right to opt out of the “sale” of your personal information. HitsKnits does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share data with service providers (such as Stripe and PayPal) strictly for processing your transactions and delivering your digital products. You may exercise your right to access or delete your information by contacting us via the Contact Page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact Page.