The Quilt District, LLC
Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 31, 2025
Introduction
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our website quiltdistrict.com. It is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act / California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA).
1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information in order to provide our services, including:
– Personal Information: Your name, email address, mailing/billing/shipping address, phone number, payment details, and account login information (if applicable).
– Transactional Information: Purchases of patterns, fabric, event registrations, or retreat bookings.
– Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, pages you visit, time spent on the site, and actions taken.
– Cookies & Similar Technologies: Session cookies, analytics cookies, advertising cookies, and functionality cookies.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information in these ways:
– Directly from you when you sign up for a newsletter, purchase a product, attend an event, or contact us.
– Automatically when you browse our website, via cookies and tracking technologies.
– From third-party integrations we use to run our business.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
– Process orders, registrations, and payments.
– Communicate with you (newsletters, updates, offers, customer support).
– Improve and personalize your website experience.
– Track performance, analytics, and usage.
– Protect against fraud and unauthorized transactions.- Comply with legal requirements.
4. Third-Party Services
We use trusted service providers to operate our business. These may include (but are not limited to):
– Website Hosting & E-Commerce: WooCommerce, WordPress, Automattic, Divi/Elegant Themes.
– Email Marketing & Newsletters: MailerLite, Mailchimp (past or future), or other email platforms.
– Payment Processors: PayPal, Stripe, Square, credit card processors.
– Shipping Services: USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL. – Analytics & Tracking: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Meta (Facebook) Pixel, Instagram Insights, Pinterest analytics.
– Advertising Platforms: Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, Google Ads, Pinterest Ads.
– Event/Booking Tools: Zoom, Eventbrite, or similar platforms for workshops, retreats, and virtual events.
– Community & Social Tools: Facebook Groups, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or other social platforms. Each of these providers has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
– Service providers listed above, solely to perform services on our behalf.
– Legal authorities, if required by law or legal process.
– Business transfers, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
6. Your Rights GDPR (EU/UK residents):
– Access, update, correct, or delete your data.
– Restrict or object to processing.
– Data portability.
– Withdraw consent at any time.
– File a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
CCPA/CPRA (California residents):
– Know what data we collect, use, and share.
– Request deletion of your personal information (with exceptions).
– Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
– Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights. To exercise these rights, contact us at quiltdistrict@gmail.com.
7. Data Retention
We keep your personal information only as long as necessary for business, legal, and compliance purposes.
8. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to: – Remember preferences and settings. – Track website traffic and usage (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, etc.). – Provide targeted advertising. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser. Some site features may not function properly without them.
9. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, firewalls, and secure payment gateways. No system is 100% secure, but we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact Us
For questions or to exercise your privacy rights: The Quilt District, LLC Email: quiltdistrict@gmail.com