Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes the policies and practices of Purple Kitty LLC ("we," "us," or "our") regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information through FreeVintageKnitting.com and any affiliated websites owned and operated by Purple Kitty LLC.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is reasonably capable of being associated with you ("Personal Data").
Directly Provided Information: Name, billing address, shipping address, email address, and order history when you make a purchase or contact us.
Payment Data: Payment transactions are processed directly through secure third-party payment gateways (such as PayPal). We do not store, access, or process full credit card numbers on our servers.
Automatically Collected Data: Device type, browser type, IP address, operating system, referring URLs, and interaction patterns through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your data for the following business and operational purposes:
Order Processing & Fulfillment: To complete transactions, deliver digital or physical goods, and send transaction-related communications.
Customer Support: To respond to your questions, requests, and inquiries.
Marketing Communications: To send updates, newsletters, or promotional offers if you have opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the footer of any marketing email.
Site Optimization & Security: To analyze traffic, detect fraud, protect against unauthorized access, and ensure site functionality.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use essential, functional, and analytical cookies to provide a personalized browsing experience.
Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic site features, such as shopping cart functionality and security.
Analytics & Third-Party Cookies: Third-party partners (including advertising and analytics providers) may set cookies on your browser when you visit our site. We do not control these third-party trackers directly.
Managing Cookies: You can adjust cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our on-site cookie preference manager. Disabling certain cookies may limit site functionality.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only disclose personal data in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: Trusted third parties who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., payment processing via PayPal, hosting, order fulfillment, email delivery) under strict data protection agreements.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or valid legal process, or to protect the rights, property, safety, and security of Purple Kitty LLC, our users, or the public.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (including the EU/EEA, UK, California, and other US states), you may have the following statutory rights regarding your personal information:
Access & Portability: Request access to the specific pieces of personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Deletion: Request the erasure of your personal data, subject to legal retention exceptions (such as tax or accounting requirements).
Opt-Out of Marketing: Opt out of receiving promotional communications at any time.
Non-Discrimination: Exercise your privacy rights without facing discriminatory pricing or service denial.
To submit a request, contact us Purple Kitty LLC, 172 Ellen St, Oswego, NY 13126.
6. Data Security and Retention
Security Measures: We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards—including SSL/TLS encryption—to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.
Data Retention: We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, satisfy legal/tax obligations, or resolve ongoing disputes.
7. Third-Party Links
Our websites may contain links to external sites not operated by Purple Kitty LLC. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our websites and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 where applicable by law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our websites after updates constitute acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Entity: Purple Kitty LLC
Website: FreeVintageKnitting.com
Mailing Address: 172 Ellen St, Oswego, NY 13126