The short version
- We only collect what we need: your email if you join the newsletter, your message if you contact us, and analytics/ad data if you consent.
- We never sell your personal data.
- When you click an Etsy link, Etsy and its affiliate partner process data under their own policies.
- You can access, correct or delete your data at any time — just email us.
1.Who we are
Little Loop Finds ("we", "us") is an independent blog about handmade crochet, available at calcoloopercentuale.it. The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
[Operator name]
[Street, City, Postcode, Italy]
P.IVA [00000000000]
Email: privacy@littleloopfinds.example
We are not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer, but you can reach us about any privacy question at the email above.
2.Data we collect
Data you give us
- Newsletter: your email address and the date you confirmed your subscription.
- Contact form and emails: your name, email address and anything you write to us.
- Maker submissions: your shop name and the details you choose to share.
Data collected automatically
- Server logs: IP address, browser type, pages requested and timestamps, kept by our hosting provider for security.
- Analytics (with consent): pseudonymous usage data such as pages viewed, approximate location and device type.
- Advertising (with consent): cookie identifiers and similar data used by advertising partners to show and measure ads.
When you click an Etsy link
Our Etsy links are affiliate links. When you click one, Etsy and its affiliate network partner may set cookies and record that the visit came from our site, so a commission can be attributed if you buy. We receive aggregated sales reports only — never your name, address or payment details.
3.How we use it & legal bases
| Purpose | Data | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Sending the newsletter | Email address | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Answering your messages | Name, email, message | Legitimate interest / pre-contractual steps |
| Keeping the site secure | Server logs | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Audience analytics | Pseudonymous usage data | Consent |
| Showing ads | Cookie IDs, device data | Consent (non-personalised ads without consent where available) |
| Legal obligations | As required | Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) |
4.Who we share it with
We share data only with service providers that help us run the site, under data-processing agreements:
- Hosting: [Hosting provider] — website hosting and server logs.
- Email: [Email provider] — newsletter delivery.
- Analytics: Google Analytics 4 (Google Ireland Ltd.), only with consent.
- Advertising: Google AdSense and certified partners, only with consent.
- Consent management: [CMP provider] — stores your cookie choices.
We do not sell or rent personal data to anyone.
5.International transfers
Some providers may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where this happens, transfers rely on the EU–US Data Privacy Framework or the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.
6.How long we keep it
- Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe, then deleted within 30 days.
- Contact messages: up to 24 months after our last exchange.
- Server logs: up to 30 days.
- Analytics data: 14 months.
7.Your rights
Under the GDPR (Articles 15–22) you have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict or port your data, to object to processing based on legitimate interest, and to withdraw consent at any time without affecting earlier processing. You can change your cookie choices on our Cookie Policy page.
To use any of these rights, email us. If you believe we have mishandled your data, you can complain to the Italian supervisory authority, the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali (garanteprivacy.it), or the authority in your EU country.
8.Children
This site is meant for adults. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 14. If you believe a child has sent us personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
9.Security
We use HTTPS, keep software up to date and limit access to personal data to the people who need it. No method of transmission is 100% secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your data.
10.Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when our tools or the law change. We'll update the date at the top and, for significant changes, let newsletter subscribers know.
11.Contact us
[Operator name] — Little Loop Finds
[Street, City, Postcode, Italy]
See also: Cookie Policy · Terms of Use · Affiliate Disclosure