Privacy Policy for YarnyRobin
Last updated: February 2026
At YarnyRobin (https://ayarnyrobin.com), your privacy is very important to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Who We Are
This website is owned and operated by YarnyRobin.
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
📧 yarnyrobin@gmail.com
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser information to help detect spam.
An anonymised string created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it.
Email Sign-Ups
If you choose to join our email list, we collect:
• Your name (if provided)
• Your email address
This information is used to:
• Send you newsletters and updates
• Deliver free resources (such as the Crochet Project Planner)
• Share new patterns, tutorials, and offers
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in any email.
We never sell or share your email with third parties.
Cookies
This site uses cookies to improve your experience.
Cookies may be used to:
• Remember your comment details
• Understand how visitors use the site
• Improve website performance
You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand:
• Which pages are visited
• How long visitors stay
• General location data (not precise personal location)
This data is anonymous and used only to improve the website.
Affiliate Links & Advertising
Some pages on this site contain affiliate links.
This means:
• If you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission
• This comes at no extra cost to you
We only recommend products we genuinely love and believe are helpful for crocheters.
Affiliate programs may use cookies to track referrals.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content such as:
• Pinterest pins
• YouTube videos
• Social media posts
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website directly and may collect data or use cookies.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or trade your personal information.
Data may be processed by trusted services such as:
• Email marketing providers
• Analytics providers
• Spam detection tools
These services only process data necessary to provide their function.
How Long We Retain Your Data
• Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely
• Email subscribers remain on the list until they unsubscribe
Your Data Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of your data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
To do this, contact: yarnyrobin@gmail.com
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Updates will always be posted on this page.
