PRIVACY POLICY

Website: DIY CraftCurrent
Domain: https://craftsandcurrents.online/
Effective Date: 01/26/2026

DIY CraftCurrent (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website https://craftsandcurrents.online/. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you access or use our website.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

DIY CraftCurrent does not require user account registration to access content. We may collect personal information only if voluntarily provided through:

• Contact forms (if available)

• Comment submissions

• Feedback forms

This information may include:

• Name

• Message content

• Any details voluntarily submitted by users

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When users access the website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Operating system

• Pages viewed

• Date and time of visits

• Referring website addresses

• Interaction and navigation behavior

This information is collected through cookies and analytics technologies.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

DIY CraftCurrent uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality

• Store user preferences

• Analyze traffic and user engagement

• Deliver personalized and non-personalized advertising

• Measure advertising performance

Users may disable cookies in their browser settings. Some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

3. Use of Google Services

We use third-party services provided by Google, including:

• Google Ads

• Google AdSense

• Google Analytics

These services may collect and process data using cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies.

Google and its partners may use advertising cookies to serve ads based on users’ previous visits to this website or other websites.

Users may manage or opt out of personalized advertising through their Google account settings or through industry-standard opt-out tools.

DIY CraftCurrent strictly complies with Google Publisher and Advertising Policies and does not:

• Encourage users to click on ads

• Use deceptive layouts or misleading ad placements

• Generate artificial traffic or impressions

• Engage in click fraud or traffic manipulation

• Host prohibited or restricted content

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), data processing is based on:

• User consent

• Legitimate interests

• Legal obligations

Users have the right to:

• Access their personal data

• Request correction

• Request deletion

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Request data portability

5. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Request disclosure of collected personal information

• Request deletion of personal information

• Request information regarding data practices

DIY CraftCurrent does not sell personal information.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data.

We may share limited data with:

• Advertising networks

• Analytics providers

• Technical service providers

• Legal authorities when required by law

All third parties are expected to maintain appropriate data protection standards.

7. Data Retention

Information is retained only as long as necessary to:

• Maintain website operations

• Comply with legal obligations

• Resolve disputes

• Enforce agreements

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy

DIY CraftCurrent is not directed toward children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such information is identified, it will be promptly removed.

10. Third-Party Links

The website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.