Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last updated: January 10, 2026
Your privacy matters to us.
At Woolshie, we respect your privacy and value your trust. This website shares beginner-friendly crochet patterns and mom-life content created by Angie Woolshie. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information when you visit the site, sign up for emails, or interact with our content.
We aim to be clear and transparent about our practices and comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. Please take a moment to read this policy so you understand how your information is used and protected.
This Privacy Policy explains how Woolshie (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit https://woolshie.com
1. Who We Are
Website: https://woolshie.com
Owner: Angie Woolshie
Contact email: angie@woolshie.com
We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We only collect data that is necessary to operate the website and provide our services.
Information you provide voluntarily
- Email address (when you sign up for free patterns, newsletters, or downloads)
- Name and email address (if you leave a comment)
- Information you submit through contact forms (if applicable)
Information collected automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Basic website usage data (via cookies and analytics)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data only for legitimate purposes, including:
- Sending free crochet patterns or downloads you requested
- Delivering email updates you have subscribed to
- Responding to messages or comments
- Improving website content and user experience
- Preventing spam and ensuring website security
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
4. Cookies
Woolshie uses cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly
- Remember user preferences
- Understand how visitors use the site
- You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
- Some cookies may be required for the website to function correctly.
Comment cookies
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies last for one year and are for your convenience only.
Login cookies
If you visit the login page, a temporary cookie is set to check browser compatibility.
Login cookies may be stored for up to two weeks if you select “Remember Me”.
5. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
Data shown in the comment form
- IP address
- Browser user agent string
- This helps with spam detection.
An anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to display your profile picture.
Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Approved comments and profile pictures are publicly visible.
6. Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the website.
7. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos or images).
Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the other website directly.
These websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content.
8. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services such as:
- Email marketing platforms
- Website analytics tools
- Payment providers (for digital products)
These services only receive the data necessary to perform their function and are required to comply with applicable data protection laws.
9. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not share your personal data with third parties except when required:
- For password reset emails (your IP address may be included)
- For website security and spam prevention
- When legally required to do so
10. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to allow automatic approval of future comments
- User account data (if any) is stored until the account is deleted
- Email subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe
11. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the EU (and in many other regions), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of your data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request a copy of the data we hold about you
You can unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link in our emails.
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page.