Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

This privacy policy tells you how I use personal information collected, used, and disclosed when you use this website, interact with me, and purchase my goods or services. Please read this privacy policy before using the site or submitting any personal information. By using the site, you are accepting the practices described in this privacy policy. Note: the privacy practices set forth in this privacy policy are for this website only. If you link to other websites, please review the privacy policies posted at those sites. We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy and, in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice (such as by adding a statement to our website or by sending you a notification). I encourage you to review my Privacy Policy whenever you access this website or otherwise interact with us to stay informed about our information practices and the ways you can help protect your privacy.

Collection of Information
I collect personally identifiable information that you provide directly to me. For example, we collect information when you create an account, participate in any interactive features of the website, subscribe to a newsletter or email list, participate in an event, survey, contest or promotion, make a purchase, communicate with me via third-party social media sites, request customer support or otherwise communicate with me. The types of information I may collect include your name, email address, password, postal address, phone number, gender, date of birth, occupation, employer information, photo, payment information (such as your credit or debit card and billing address), preference or interest data, and any other information you choose to provide.

Information we collect automatically:

When you access or use this website, I may automatically collect information about you, including:

Log Information: I collect log information about your use of the Services, including your Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, web request, access times, pages viewed, web browser, links clicked and the page you visited.

Mobile Device Information: I collect information about the mobile device you use to access our Services, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, mobile network information and information about your use of my mobile applications.

Information Collected by Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies: We and our service providers use various technologies to collect information, including cookies and web beacons. Cookies are small data files stored on your hard drive or in device memory that help us improve our Services and your experience, see which areas and features of our Services are popular, and count visits. Web beacons are electronic images that may be used in our Services or emails and help deliver cookies, count visits, and understand usage and campaign effectiveness. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible and/or might not function properly.

Information We Collect From Other Sources
I may also obtain information from other sources and combine that with information we collect through this website. For example, if you create or log into your account through a third-party social media site, I will have access to certain information from that site, such as your name, account information and friends lists, in accordance with the authorization procedures determined by such social media site; we may also collect information about you when you post content to my pages/feeds on third-party social media sites.

Use of Information

I may use information about you for various purposes, including to:

  • Provide, maintain, improve and promote our products and services;
    • Provide and deliver the information, products and services you request, process transactions and send you related information, including confirmations and receipts;
    • Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support and administrative messages;
    • Respond to your comments, questions and requests, and provide customer service;
    • Communicate with you about products, services, surveys, offers, promotions, rewards and events offered by Company and others, and provide news and information we think will be of interest to you;
    • Monitor and analyze trends, usage and activities in connection with our Services;
    • Personalize and improve the Services and provide advertisements, content or
    features that match user profiles or interests;
    • Facilitate contests, sweepstakes and promotions, and process and deliver entries and rewards;
    • Link or combine with information we get from others to help understand your needs and provide you with better service; and
    • Carry out any other purpose for which the information was collected.

I am based in the United States and the information I collect is governed by U.S. law. By accessing or using the Services or otherwise providing information to me, you consent to the processing and transfer of information in and to the U.S. and other
countries.

Sharing and Distribution of Information

I will not share or disclose any of your personal data with any other third party except government, regulators, and law enforcement should this data be requested through written documents.

Social Sharing Features

This website may offer social sharing features and other integrated tools (such as the Facebook “Like” button), which let you share actions you take on our Services with other media, and vice versa. Your use of such features enables the sharing of information with your friends or the public, depending on the settings you establish with the entity that provides the social sharing feature. For more information about the purpose and scope of data collection and processing in connection with social sharing features, please visit the privacy policies of the entities that provide these features.

Advertising, Marketing, and Analytics Services Provided by Others

I may allow others to serve advertisements on our behalf across the Internet and to provide analytics services. These entities may use cookies, web beacons and other technologies to collect information about your use of the Services and other websites,
including your IP address, web browser, pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked and conversion information. This information may be used by myself and others to, among other things, analyze and track data, determine the popularity of certain content, deliver advertising and content targeted to your interests on our Services and other websites and better understand your online activity. For more information about interest-based ads, or to opt out of having your web browsing information used for
behavioral advertising purposes by companies that participate in the Digital Advertising Alliance, please visit www.aboutads.info/choices.

I work with Mailchimp to send out emails, newsletters, and blog posts, so it’s advisable to review their data protection policy.

I get tracking data through Google Analytics. This website uses cookies to collect anonymous tracking data.

Commitment to Data Security

I take reasonable measures to help protect information about you from loss, theft, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction. All emails and newsletters that I send out allow you to opt out of further mailings.

Your Choices

Account Information

You may review, correct or modify information maintained in your online account at any time by logging into your account and updating your profile information or by emailing me through email info@brookeleanne.com. If you wish to delete or deactivate your account, please email me through email info@brookeleanne.com, but note that some information you provide through the website may continue to be accessible (e.g., comments you submit through the website) and that we may continue to store information about you as required by law or for legitimate business purposes. I may also retain cached or archived copies of information about you for a certain period of time.

COOKIES

Version: 1.0. Issue date: 05/24/18.

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability or functionality of all or portions of this website.

Your device or browser may be sent cookies from third parties when using this website, for example when using embedded content and social network links. I have no access to or control over cookies used by these companies or third-party websites. Checking the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them is always a good idea.

Cookie Policy

I use cookies on my site (www.brookeleanne.com) for a number of purposes. They help me to provide you with a good experience when you browse my website and also allow me to improve my site. Cookies help brookeleanne.com work better and provide a lot of help in the background to make the customer’s experience better, faster, and easier. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your computer if you agree. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer’s hard drive.

Other cookies collect information about how visitors use this website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don’t collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and used to improve the functioning of this website. Cookies are also used during the checkout process when purchasing products from this website, which helps products to remain in your cart throughout the process and keeps you logged into your account.

I use the following cookies:

Strictly necessary cookies. These are cookies that are required for the operation of my website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart or make use of the e-billing services.

Analytical/performance cookies. They allow my to recognize and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around my website when they are using it. This helps my to improve the way my website works, for example, by ensuring that users find what they are looking for easily. Functionality cookies. These are used to recognize you when you return to our website. This enables me to personalize our content for you, greet you by name, and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region).

Functionality cookies. These are used to recognize you when you return to my website. This enables me to personalize my content for you, greet you by name, and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region).

Targeting cookies. These cookies record your visit to my website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. I will use this information to make my website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests.  You can find more information about the individual cookies I use and the purposes for which I use them below.

First-party cookies This website will set some cookies that are essential for the website to operate correctly. These cookies, none of which capture personally identifiable information, are as follows:

Visitor ID – this cookie is a numeric value that identifies unique visitors and provides coherence and consistency to a site visit;

Page Number – this cookie identifies the page you are on;

Session ID – this cookie identifies your website session;

Test – this cookie checks whether or not your browser supports cookies;

Order – this cookie ensures that your shopping basket works correctly.

Third-party cookies

Our websites will set several types of third-party cookie, and we do not control the operation of any of them. The third-party cookies which may be set include:

Google Analytics – we use Google Analytics to collect data about website usage. This data does not include personally identifiable information. You can view the Google Privacy Policy here:
http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

Facebook Pixels – we use Facebook Pixels to retarget website users for Facebook ads. This means that if you browse our website, you’re more likely to see our Facebook ads. You can view the Privacy Policy here: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php

Askimet – we use Askimet to block spam comments. It’s a plug-in that blocks suspicious comments (including suspicious IP addresses) so that we don’t have to spend huge chunks of time deleting spam comments. You can view their terms of service right here: https://akismet.com/tos/

You can block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our site.

Promotional Communications

You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from me by following the instructions in those communications or by emailing me through email info@brookeleanne.com. If you opt out, I may still send you non-promotional communications, such as those about your account or our ongoing business relations. There is always an ‘Unsubscribe’ button at the bottom of my email communications.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me through email info@brookeleanne.com.

 

OTHER INFORMATION

  • The material on this website is owned by Brooke LeAnne. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance, graphics, copy, and of course, the artwork.
  • From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that I endorse or have any affiliation with the website(s). I hold no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
  • When linking to this website from another website or document, please include my name and website address.
  • Information about shipping and returns can be found right here.

COPYRIGHT

  • All images and content on this website are protected under United States and International copyright laws.
  • Reproduction or other distribution is prohibited in any form without written permission from Brooke LeAnne (the copyright holder).
  • All products purchased in the shop are for personal use only. E-products cannot be shared.
  • Images may not be downloaded, printed, or used without permission in any way. It is not permissible to use Brooke LeAnne’s patterns as blog, twitter, or any other type of website background.