Effective Date: 08.12.2024
Welcome to eKnitter, located at www.eKnitter.com. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect it.
1. Information Collection
Registration and Profile Information: When you register to use eKnitter, we ask for your email address, name, and profile picture. If you choose to register using Facebook, we will access information permitted under your Facebook privacy settings, such as your email address and profile picture.
Email Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our email list, we collect your email address to send newsletters and other updates from eKnitter.
Interaction Data: We collect information about your interactions on our site, such as comments on forums, participation in discussions, and responses to surveys.
Technical and Usage Information: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, and usage data such as your navigation on the site.
2. Use of Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services;
- Respond to your requests and provide customer service;
- Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support and administrative messages;
- Communicate about products, services, offers, promotions, and events offered by eKnitter and others, and provide news and information we think will be of interest to you;
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our services.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties except:
- With vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf;
- In response to a request for information if we believe disclosure is in accordance with, or required by, any applicable law, regulation, or legal process;
- With your consent or at your direction.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to help protect information about you from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
5. Your Rights
You may update, correct, or delete your personal information at any time by logging into your online account and modifying your information or by sending us an email at mail[a]eKnitter.com. You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications.
6. Forum Privacy Policy: Photo and Image Usage
By participating in this forum and sharing photos or images in connection with the Knit-Along or related activities, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms regarding photo usage:
Usage of Photos for Promotion:
- Photos or images posted in the forum may be used by us to promote the Knit-Along or similar events. Usage is limited to showcasing and celebrating community creativity and engagement.
Respect for Privacy:
- We respect your privacy and will not use names, usernames, or any personally identifiable information alongside the photos or images.
- Only the photos or images themselves will be utilized, without any identifying details.
Limited Scope of Use:
- Photos may be used on our website, social media platforms, or promotional materials related to the Knit-Along.
- They will not be sold, licensed, or used for any purpose unrelated to the forum or its activities.
Copyright and Ownership:
- You retain copyright and ownership of any photos you post. By sharing your images, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use them as described above.
Opt-Out Option:
- If you prefer your photos not to be used for promotional purposes, please notify us by contacting [Insert Contact Method]. We will respect your request and exclude your images from usage.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the date at the top of the policy and, in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice (such as adding a statement to our homepage or sending you a notification).
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at mail[a]eKnitter.com.