Your Privacy Matters to Us
At Crafted Idea, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
Our Core Commitment: We will never sell your personal information to third parties. Your trust is our most valuable asset, and we treat your data with the utmost respect and care.
This policy applies to all visitors and users of craftedidea.com (referred to as “the Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
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1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with our Site, you may voluntarily provide us with certain information, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and any other details you provide when contacting us or subscribing to our newsletter
- Communication Data: Messages, feedback, questions, or comments you send to us
- Survey Responses: Information you provide when participating in surveys or polls
- User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, or other content you choose to post on our Site
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website
- Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address
- Analytics Data: Information about how you interact with our content and features
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:
- Affiliate Networks: Commission data from Amazon, Awin, Impact, and other affiliate programs (does not include your personal information)
- Analytics Providers: Aggregated usage statistics from Google Analytics and similar services
- Social Media Platforms: Public profile information if you interact with us on social media
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Core Website Functions
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Site and content
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send you newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Personalize your experience on our Site
Analytics and Improvement
- Analyze Site usage and trends to improve content quality
- Understand which products and topics interest our readers
- Optimize Site performance and user experience
- Conduct research and create aggregated statistics
Legal and Security
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
- Protect against fraud, spam, and security threats
- Defend our legal rights and prevent misuse of our Site
- Investigate and respond to violations of our policies
4. Third-Party Services and Sharing
4.1 Service Providers We Work With
We share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our Site:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and traffic analysis
- Amazon Associates: Affiliate link tracking and commission processing
- Awin (formerly ShareASale): Affiliate network for product recommendations
- Impact Partnership Cloud: Affiliate tracking and partnership management
- Email Service Providers: Newsletter delivery and email communications (if applicable)
- Web Hosting Services: Site hosting and infrastructure
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): Fast and secure content delivery
Important: These service providers only receive the minimum information necessary to perform their functions. They are contractually obligated to protect your data and cannot use it for their own purposes.
4.2 When We Share Your Information
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information
- Legal Requirements: To comply with court orders, legal processes, or government requests
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (you will be notified)
- Protection of Rights: To protect our legal rights, prevent fraud, or ensure Site security
- Aggregated Data: Anonymous, aggregated statistics that cannot identify you personally
4.3 We DO NOT Sell Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. Your trust is more valuable to us than any potential revenue from selling your data.
5. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect it:
- 🔒 SSL/TLS Encryption: Secure data transmission across our Site
- 🛡️ Secure Hosting: Reputable hosting providers with robust security protocols
- 🔐 Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- 🔄 Regular Updates: Ongoing security patches and system updates
- 📊 Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for suspicious activity and threats
Please Note: While we implement strong security measures, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your information to the best of our ability.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
6.1 General Rights (All Users)
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)
6.2 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users)
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR:
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we process your data
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority
6.3 CCPA Rights (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of what personal information we collect, use, and share
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the “sale” of personal information (we don’t sell data)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of exercising your privacy rights
6.4 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly delete such information from our records.
8. International Users and Data Transfers
Our Site is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries.
By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
EU/EEA Users: We take steps to ensure adequate protection of your personal information when transferred internationally, including using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact Form Submissions | Up to 3 years or until deletion requested |
| Newsletter Subscriptions | Until you unsubscribe |
| Analytics Data | Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default) |
| Affiliate Tracking Cookies | Up to 90 days (varies by program) |
When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
10. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers support “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices and provide cookie management options.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
- Notify you via email (if we have your email address) or through a prominent notice on our Site
- Provide a summary of key changes
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days (or sooner for urgent matters).
Legal Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
- ✅ GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) – EU/EEA
- ✅ CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) – California, USA
- ✅ COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) – USA
- ✅ CAN-SPAM Act – Email marketing compliance (USA)
- ✅ ePrivacy Directive – Cookie consent (EU)
Your Privacy is Our Priority
We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about our data practices. Thank you for trusting Crafted Idea with your privacy. 🔒
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
