CrafterCritique.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website craftercritique.com. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our website and the choices you have associated with that data.
## Types of Information We Collect
### Information You Provide Directly
– **Comments and communications**: If you leave a comment or contact us, we collect the name, email address, and content you provide.
– **Email subscriptions**: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use Mailchimp as our email service provider; your information is processed according to Mailchimp’s privacy policy.
– **Affiliate link clicks**: We do not collect personal data when you click affiliate links.
### Information Collected Automatically
– **Analytics**: We use Google Analytics 4 to collect standard anonymous traffic data — pages visited, time on page, referring site, browser type, and general geographic location.
– **Cookies**: We use essential and non-essential cookies for site functionality, analytics, and affiliate tracking.
## How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to operate and maintain the website, respond to user comments and inquiries, send newsletters and marketing communications (only with your consent), analyze website traffic and improve user experience, and comply with legal obligations.
## Third-Party Services
### Affiliate Links
CrafterCritique.com contains affiliate links. When you click certain links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission from the retailer at no additional cost to you.
Affiliated retailers include Amazon.com and other affiliate partners. Individual privacy policies apply to purchases made through affiliate links.
We are a participant in the **Amazon Services LLC Associates Program**, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
### Analytics
We use **Google Analytics 4** to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects data using cookies and is governed by Google’s privacy policy.
### Email Marketing
We use **Mailchimp** (The Rocket Science Group LLC) to manage our email newsletter. Mailchimp’s use of your personal information is governed by their privacy policy.
## Cookies
### Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function correctly. They cannot be disabled: WordPress core cookies, security cookies, and cookie consent storage.
### Non-Essential Cookies
Optional cookies include Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat) and affiliate tracking cookies. You may disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings.
## Data Retention
– **Comments**: Retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
– **Email subscriptions**: Retained for as long as you remain subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time.
– **Analytics data**: Anonymized analytics data is retained by Google Analytics.
## Your Rights Under GDPR / CCPA
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (GDPR) or California (CCPA), you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing of, or object to our processing of your personal data. California residents have additional rights under the CCPA.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: **ccadmin@lancetek.com**
## Children’s Privacy
CrafterCritique.com is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
## Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data. However, no internet transmission is ever 100% secure.
## Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
## Contact Us
**Email**: ccadmin@lancetek.com
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*This Privacy Policy is provided as a template for informational purposes and was not written by an attorney. For compliance with your specific jurisdiction, consult with a qualified attorney.*