Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 24th September 2024.

At AbsolutePatterns, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our services. Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information we collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services, including:

1.1. Personal information

When you create an account, make a purchase, or contact us, we may collect personal information such as:

1.2. Automatically collected information

We may also collect certain information automatically when you use our website, such as:

1.3. Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons, pixels) to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies allow us to store information about your preferences and to deliver personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.

2. How we use your information

We use the information we collect in various ways, including:

To process and fulfill your orders for downloadable knitting patterns
To manage and maintain your account
To improve our website, services, and user experience
To send transactional emails, such as order confirmations, and updates about your account or changes to our policies
To send promotional materials and newsletters, if you opt into such communications
To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities to enhance the functionality of our website
To detect and prevent fraudulent transactions and security breaches

3. Sharing of information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1. Service providers

We may share your personal information with third-party service providers that help us operate our website and provide our services, such as payment processors, email delivery services, and hosting providers. These service providers are only permitted to use your personal information for the services they provide to us.

3.2. Legal requirements

We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to:

4. Data security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We use reasonable security measures, including encryption and secure servers, to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your data rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under data protection laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These may include:

5.1. Access and rectification

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if the information is inaccurate or incomplete.

5.2. Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations or business needs.

5.3. Data portability

You have the right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

5.4. Opting out of marketing

You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails or by contacting us directly. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We may require you to verify your identity before responding to requests.

6. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. International data transfers

If you are accessing our website from outside Norway, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in Norway, where our servers are located. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. Children's privacy

Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. You are encouraged to review this policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the website after any modifications to the Privacy Policy constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us at: