Last Updated: June 4, 2026

DarkStitchCo ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website darkstitchpattern.shop. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and make purchases.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide:

• Name and email address (when you create an account or make a purchase)
• Billing address and payment information (processed securely through Shopify Payments — we do not store your card details)
• Email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter or join the Dark Vault)
• Any information you voluntarily provide when contacting us

Information Collected Automatically:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Device identifiers

2. How We Use Your Information

• To process and fulfill your orders (deliver digital PDF pattern downloads)
• To send order confirmations and download links
• To communicate with you regarding custom pattern orders
• To send marketing emails about new pattern releases, promotions, and exclusive offers (only if you have subscribed)
• To improve our website, products, and customer experience
• To analyze website traffic and usage through Google Analytics
• To prevent fraud and ensure website security

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Keep your shopping cart active during your session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site traffic via Google Analytics
• Deliver relevant marketing content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

4. Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter or join the Dark Vault, we will use your email address to send you:

• New pattern release announcements
• Exclusive discounts and promotions
• Free pattern offers
• Brand updates and content

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any marketing email. Unsubscribing from marketing emails will not affect transactional emails related to your orders.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Shopify: Our e-commerce platform that processes orders and payments. Shopify Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis. Google Privacy Policy
• Email Marketing Provider: To send newsletters and promotional emails

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Order records are kept for accounting and tax purposes as required by law.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at Contact@darkstitchpattern.shop.

8. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Contract performance: To fulfill your orders
• Legitimate interest: To improve our services and prevent fraud
• Consent: For marketing communications (which you can withdraw at any time)

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. All payment transactions are processed through Shopify's secure, PCI-compliant payment system.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
DarkStitchCo
Email: Contact@darkstitchpattern.shop