Privacy Policy for Crochet Style

Last updated: 16/01/2026
Crochet Style is committed to respecting your privacy and keeping your personal information safe. This Privacy Policy explains what data I collect, how I use it, and your rights under UK data protection law (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018).

1. Who I am

Inga Eglite
Trading as Crochet Style
Address: 8 Brindle Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3HR, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
I am the data controller for this shop.

2. What personal data I collect

I collect the following information when you use my shop:
Information you provide
• Your name
• Your postal address
• Your email address
• Your phone number (if provided)
• Order details
• Payment information (processed securely by my payment provider — I do not see or store your card details)
Information collected automatically
• Your IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Basic analytics (e.g., which pages are visited)

3. How I use your information

I use your personal data to:
• Process and dispatch your orders
• Communicate with you about your purchase
• Respond to enquiries
• Keep financial records as required by law
• Improve my website and customer experience
• Send marketing emails (only if you have opted in)
I do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing.

4. Legal basis for processing

I process your data under the following lawful bases:
• Contract — to fulfil your order
• Legal obligation — for tax and accounting purposes
• Consent — for marketing emails
• Legitimate interest — to maintain and improve my website

5. Sharing your information

I only share your data with trusted service providers when necessary:
• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
• Delivery companies (e.g., Royal Mail, couriers)
• Website hosting and analytics providers
These companies only receive the information needed to perform their services.

6. How long I keep your data

I keep your personal data only as long as necessary:
• Order records: 6 years (legal requirement)
• Email enquiries: up to 12 months
• Marketing emails: until you unsubscribe

7. Your rights

You have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw consent (for marketing)
• Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, contact me at [email protected]

8. Cookies

My website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and collect basic analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

9. Changes to this policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Inga Eglite
Email: [email protected]