Effective Date:03/05/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how The Crafty Compass (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects any information that you give while using TheCraftyCompass.com

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy outlines what we collect, how we use it, and how we safeguard it.

What We Collect

We may collect the following:

  • Your name and email address (if you sign up for our newsletter or fill out a contact form)
  • Information automatically collected through cookies (such as your IP address, browser type, device info, pages visited)
  • Any information you voluntarily provide through blog comments or form submissions

How We Use This Information

We collect and use your information to:

  • Respond to your messages or inquiries
  • Send newsletters or updates if you’ve opted in
  • Analyze website performance and improve content using tools like Google Analytics
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • (In the future) Serve ads via Google AdSense and personalize your experience, where applicable

Cookies

Cookies are small text files that help us analyze traffic and customize your experience.

You can control cookie settings in your browser and opt out of cookies at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how our site functions.

Third-Party Tools We Use

We currently use or plan to use the following tools:

🔍 Google Analytics

This tool collects anonymized data to help us understand how visitors interact with the site—such as page views, session duration, and referral sources. It does not collect personal data like names or email addresses.

To opt out of Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

📢 Google AdSense (Future Use)

We may use Google AdSense to display ads. Google uses cookies to show ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can manage ad personalization through Google’s Ads Settings.

GDPR and Your Rights (EU Visitors)

If you’re located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request that we update, correct, or delete your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority

To request any of the above, email us at Jo@thecraftycompass.com

Data Security

We take appropriate steps to protect your data using secure platforms, encryption, and limited access measures. However, no online system is 100% secure, so please share information at your own discretion.

Updates to This Policy

We may occasionally update this policy. Please check this page regularly for any changes.

Last updated: 03/05/2025

Contact Us

Have questions or concerns? Reach out anytime:

📧 Jo@thecraftycompass.com