Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 5, 2026
At OccasionallyCrafty, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit https://occasionallycrafty.com, how we use and share that information, and the privacy rights that may be available to you under applicable U.S. privacy laws.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly and certain information that is collected automatically when you use the Site.
Information You Provide
You may provide personal information when you:
- subscribe to our newsletter;
- contact us through our contact form or by email; or
- leave a comment on an article.
Depending on how you interact with the Site, this information may include your name, email address, website address, and information included in a message or comment.
Newsletter Information
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect the information you provide through the signup form so we can send you crafts, parenting content, activities, and other updates you requested.
You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe option included in our emails or by contacting us.
Comments
If you leave a comment, we may collect your name, email address, optional website address, and comment text.
Your name and comment may be displayed publicly. If you choose to save your details for future comments, a cookie may store your name, email address, and website in your browser.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain technical information may be collected automatically through the technologies used to operate, secure, and measure use of the Site.
This may include:
- IP address;
- browser type and version;
- device type;
- operating system;
- pages visited;
- referral source;
- approximate location based on IP address;
- date and time of visits; and
- information about how visitors interact with the Site.
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand website traffic and content performance. GA4 may process information such as device and browser information, approximate location, pages viewed, referral information, and on-site activity.
We use Google reCAPTCHA to help prevent spam and automated abuse. reCAPTCHA may process device and behavioral signals when you use the Site or submit information.
Cloudflare processes IP addresses and request information to provide content delivery, website security, and bot or DDoS protection.
Sensitive Personal Information
We do not intentionally request sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial account credentials, biometric information, precise geolocation, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, immigration status, or similar sensitive categories through the ordinary operation of the Site.
Please avoid including sensitive personal information in comments, contact form messages, or emails unless necessary.
Where applicable law requires consent before processing sensitive personal information, we will obtain the required consent. We do not knowingly sell sensitive personal information.
Payment Information
We do not operate an online store or process payment card information through the Site.
Some content may link to products or services sold by third-party websites. Purchases made through those websites are handled under the third party’s own privacy, payment, and security practices.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- operate and maintain the Site;
- respond to messages, questions, or requests;
- send newsletters or updates you requested;
- publish and moderate comments;
- understand website traffic and visitor activity;
- improve website functionality and content;
- protect the Site from spam, misuse, fraud, or security threats;
- troubleshoot technical issues;
- comply with legal obligations; and
- establish, exercise, or defend legal claims where necessary.
We do not use personal information for materially different purposes without providing appropriate notice where required by law.
3. Cookies and Analytics
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, analytics, and affiliate tracking.
Comment Cookies
If you choose to save your details when leaving a comment, a cookie may store your name, email address, and website in your browser for future comments.
Analytics Cookies
Google Analytics 4 may use cookies or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the Site, including pages viewed, referral source, approximate location, browser and device information, and Site interactions.
Security Cookies
Google reCAPTCHA may use cookies and device or behavioral signals to distinguish human visitors from bots and help prevent spam or abuse.
Affiliate Cookies
Some posts contain affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link, the retailer or affiliate network may use cookies or similar technologies to record the referral.
OccasionallyCrafty may receive a commission when you make a qualifying purchase through certain affiliate links.
Your Cookie Choices
We do not currently provide a cookie consent or preference tool on the Site.
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some Site features, including saved comment details, work.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share personal information with service providers and website technologies that help us operate, maintain, secure, and provide functionality on the Site.
The information processed depends on the service and how it is configured.
| Service / Technology | Purpose | Information Involved |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | Website management and core functionality | IP address, request information, and user-submitted information where applicable |
| Elementor | Website design and page functionality | Technical and usage information where applicable |
| Google Analytics 4 | Website analytics and performance measurement | Device and browser information, approximate location, pages viewed, referral source, and Site activity |
| Google reCAPTCHA | Spam and bot prevention | Device and behavioral signals |
| Cloudflare | Content delivery, website security, and bot or DDoS protection | IP address and request metadata |
We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to:
- comply with applicable law or a valid legal request;
- protect our legal rights or property;
- investigate fraud, abuse, or misuse;
- protect the security of the Site; or
- protect users or others from harm.
When you click an affiliate or other external link, the destination website may collect information directly under its own privacy policy.
Do We Sell Personal Information?
We do not sell personal information in exchange for money.
However, certain uses of analytics, advertising, affiliate, cookie, or similar technologies may be treated as a “sale,” “sharing,” or targeted advertising under some U.S. state privacy laws even when no money is exchanged.
Whether a particular technology or disclosure falls within those definitions depends on how the service is configured and used.
Where applicable law treats these activities as a sale, sharing, or targeted advertising, you may have the right to opt out.
We do not knowingly sell personal information to data brokers or provide personal information to third parties for their unrelated direct marketing purposes.
5. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to external websites, including retailers, craft resources, and other third-party services.
We are not responsible for the privacy, security, content, or data-handling practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information or completing a purchase.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
For example:
- newsletter information may be retained while you remain subscribed;
- contact form submissions or email correspondence may be retained for a reasonable period to respond to requests or maintain records;
- comments may remain published until removed; and
- technical or analytics information may be retained according to the settings and retention periods of the relevant service provider.
When information is no longer reasonably needed, we may delete, anonymize, or aggregate it.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
These safeguards include website security and bot protection provided through technologies such as Cloudflare and Google reCAPTCHA.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
OccasionallyCrafty publishes family-friendly content related to crafts, parenting, and children’s activities, but the Site is intended for adults and parents.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Site, please contact us at Isabella@occasionallycrafty.com.
9. Your U.S. Privacy Rights
We extend the following privacy rights to all U.S. residents as a matter of company policy, regardless of whether a particular state privacy law applies to us.
You may have the right to:
- Access: confirm whether we process your personal information and request access to it;
- Correction: request correction of inaccurate personal information;
- Deletion: request deletion of personal information we have collected;
- Portability: request a copy of certain personal information in a portable format;
- Opt-out: opt out of certain sales or sharing of personal information, targeted advertising, and certain profiling used for decisions with legal or similarly significant effects; and
- Non-discrimination: exercise your privacy rights without being denied service or receiving a different quality of service because you made a request.
Certain rights may be subject to exceptions or limitations under applicable law.
California Residents
California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act.
These may include additional information about the categories and sources of personal information collected, the purposes for which it is used, and the categories of third parties to whom it is disclosed.
California residents may also have rights relating to the sale or sharing of personal information and certain uses of sensitive personal information.
This subsection is provided regardless of whether we have independently determined that the CCPA’s statutory thresholds apply to OccasionallyCrafty.
Residents of Other U.S. States
Residents of certain U.S. states may have additional rights under applicable state privacy laws, including the right to appeal a denied privacy request.
The specific rights available to you depend on your state of residence and the applicable law.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To submit a privacy request, contact us at: Isabella@occasionallycrafty.com. We may ask for information reasonably necessary to verify your identity and process your request.
We will respond within 45 days of receiving your request. Where reasonably necessary, we may extend that period by an additional 45 days and will notify you of the extension.
If we decline your request, you may appeal by replying to our decision and clearly stating that you are appealing it.
We will respond to an appeal within 60 days, where applicable.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website features, technologies, legal requirements, or privacy practices.
When we make changes, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page.
Where required by applicable law, we may provide additional notice of material changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, how we handle personal information, or how to exercise a privacy right, please contact us:
Website: https://occasionallycrafty.com