Privacy Policy
Welcome to RT Crafty, a blog dedicated to creativity, creative thinking, and everything else. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when using our website. By accessing or using RT Crafty, you agree to the terms and practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information:
When you interact with RT Crafty, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide through comments, contact forms, or newsletter sign-up forms.
Automatically Collected Information:
We may also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Use of Information
Personal Information:
We may use the personal information you provide to respond to your inquiries or requests, and to communicate with you regarding RT Crafty-related updates or promotions. We will not use your personal information for any other purposes without obtaining your explicit consent.
Automatically Collected Information:
The automatically collected information is primarily used for statistical analysis, improving website performance, and enhancing user experience. This information helps us understand how visitors interact with our website and enables us to optimize our content and offerings accordingly.
Google Analytics
RT Crafty uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze website usage and generate statistical reports. The information generated by these cookies (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law or when third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google’s privacy policy governs the collection, use, and disclosure of information obtained through Google Analytics.
Newsletter Subscription
If you choose to sign up for our newsletter, we will collect and store your name and email address. We will use this information to send you periodic updates, new blog posts, and relevant promotions related to RT Crafty. You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by following the instructions provided in the email or contacting us directly.
Affiliate Links
RT Crafty may contain affiliate links to external websites. These links are provided as a means of monetising the blog and supporting its operations. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. The collection and processing of any personal information by the affiliated websites are subject to their respective privacy policies.
Google AdSense and Amazon Associate Links
Please be aware that RT Crafty uses Google AdSense and Amazon Associate links to display advertisements and earn revenue. These services may collect information about your browsing behavior to provide targeted ads. The collection and processing of information by Google AdSense and Amazon Associate are governed by their respective privacy policies.
Data Security
We take the security of your information seriously. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Updates to the Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The revised policy will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or the use of your personal information, please contact us at info@rtcrafty.com.
By using RT Crafty, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.
Last Updated: 03 October 2023