Privacy Policy

Last updated: 8 May 2026.

This Privacy Policy describes how CuttingSewing ("we", "the site") collects, uses, stores and shares information from visitors ("you", "the user"). It is written to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK Data Protection Act 2018, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Google AdSense publisher requirements.

1. Data we collect

1.1 Data you provide directly

  • Name and email address, when you fill out the contact form
  • Content of any message you send us
  • Any information you voluntarily share through that channel

1.2 Data collected automatically

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages visited, time on page, and navigation flow
  • Referrer (the link that led you here)
  • Device, screen resolution, and language
  • Cookie identifiers and similar technologies

2. How we use your data

We use the data we collect to:

  • Reply to messages submitted through the contact form
  • Analyze browsing behavior to improve the site
  • Measure audience and content performance
  • Display relevant advertising via programmatic ad platforms
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, and automated bot traffic
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Legal bases (GDPR)

Where GDPR applies, our processing is based on:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — for non-essential cookies and contact form submissions
  • Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) — for analytics, security, and fraud prevention
  • Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) — when required by law

4. Cookies and similar technologies

We use first-party and third-party cookies. The main categories are:

  • Essential cookies — required for basic site functionality
  • Analytics cookies — Google Analytics 4 (audience measurement and behavior)
  • Advertising cookies — Google AdSense, Google Ad Manager and certified ad partners (relevant ad selection and frequency capping)

You can manage cookies in your browser settings at any time. For details, see our Cookie Policy.

5. Google advertising and partners

This site participates in the Google AdSense program and may display ads served by Google and other ad partners. These partners may use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to this and other websites, including interest-based advertising.

For more information on how Google uses partner data, see:

You can opt out of personalized ads from Google at google.com/settings/ads or opt out of third-party vendors at aboutads.info (US) and youronlinechoices.com (EU/UK).

6. Data sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

  • Service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery) under contracts with appropriate data protection clauses
  • Web3Forms — the service we use to process contact form submissions. The data you submit (name, email, message) is sent over an encrypted (HTTPS) API and forwarded to our email. Privacy policy: web3forms.com/privacy
  • Advertising platforms (Google) under the terms described above
  • Authorities, where required by court order or legal obligation

7. Storage and security

We use reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect collected data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or destruction. That said, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we can't guarantee absolute security.

8. Retention

We keep data only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described, or as required by law. Contact form messages are kept for up to 24 months unless legal retention requirements apply.

9. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Confirm whether we process your data
  • Access the data we hold about you
  • Correct incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated data
  • Request anonymization, blocking, or deletion of unnecessary data
  • Request portability of your data to another provider
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis)
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@cuttingsewing.com. We aim to respond within 30 days (or as required by your local law).

10. Children

CuttingSewing is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn we've inadvertently collected data from a child, we will delete it.

11. International transfers

Some service providers we use (analytics, advertising, hosting) may process data outside your country of residence. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data during transfer.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be flagged on the site. The last-updated date appears at the top of this document.

13. Contact

For privacy questions, including GDPR or CCPA requests, contact hello@cuttingsewing.com with the subject line "Privacy".