Privacy Policy

Who I Am

Candy Cap Woods Archive is an independent artist business creating handmade fiber art, custom crochet dolls, journals, and related artwork.

Throughout this policy, "I," "me," "my," and "Candy Cap Woods Archive" refer to the owner and operator of this website.

Information I Collect

Depending on how you interact with the Archive, I may collect:

Information You Provide

• Your name

• Email address

• Shipping and billing address

• Phone number (if required for shipping)

• Commission details

• Messages you send through contact forms or email

• Any reference images or files you voluntarily provide for commissions

You choose what information to share.

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, this site may automatically collect limited technical information such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Operating system

• Pages visited

• Date and time of visits

• Referring websites

• Basic analytics information

This information helps keep the website running smoothly and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences

• Improve website functionality

• Analyze website traffic

• Support online shopping features

You can usually disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect how parts of the site function.

How Your Information Is Used

Your information may be used to:

• Process and ship orders

• Communicate about commissions

• Respond to inquiries

• Provide customer support

• Send newsletters (only if you choose to subscribe)

• Improve the website

• Prevent fraud or misuse

• Meet legal or tax obligations

I do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.

Legal Bases for Processing (EEA and UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, I process personal information only when there is a lawful basis to do so, including:

• Your consent

• Performing a contract (such as completing an order)

• Compliance with legal obligations

• My legitimate interests, provided they do not override your rights

Sharing Information

I do not sell your personal information.

I only share information when necessary to operate the business, including with trusted service providers such as:

• Payment processors

• Shipping carriers

• Website hosting providers

• Email service providers

• Analytics providers (if used)

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services.

Information may also be disclosed if required by law.

International Visitors

If you access this website from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other countries where service providers operate.

Where required by applicable law, appropriate safeguards are used for international data transfers.

Data Retention

Personal information is kept only as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Complete your order

• Provide customer support

• Maintain business records

• Meet legal, accounting, or tax requirements

• Resolve disputes

When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized whenever practical.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights including:

• Access to your personal information

• Correction of inaccurate information

• Deletion of personal information

• Restriction of certain processing

• Data portability

• Withdrawal of consent

• Objection to certain processing

• Filing a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, please contact me using the information provided below.

U.S. State Privacy Rights

Residents of certain U.S. states may have additional rights regarding personal information, including the right to know what information is collected, request deletion, request correction, and opt out of certain data uses where applicable.

Candy Cap Woods Archive does not sell personal information or knowingly share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact me so it can be removed.

Security

No website can promise perfect security, but I take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the information you choose to share.

Third-Party Services

This website may contain links to other websites or use services operated by third parties, such as payment processors or social media platforms.

Those services have their own privacy policies, and I encourage you to review them before sharing personal information.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in the website, business practices, or legal requirements.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always indicate the most recent revision.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact me through the Contact page or by email.