Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1st, 2025

 Welcome to ONCRAFTS, a blog dedicated to DIY projects, crafting inspiration, and more, accessible at https://eoncrafts.eu. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data, as well as your rights as a data subject. By using our website, you consent to the practices described below.
 
1. Data Controller
EONCRAFTS is the data controller responsible for your personal data. You can contact us at:
  • Email: eoncrafts@gmail.com
  • Contact Form: https://eoncrafts.eu/contact
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
  • Information You Provide: Name, email address, and any details you submit via comments, newsletter sign-ups, or contact forms.
  • Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and timestamps, gathered through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs.
  • User-Generated Content: Comments, photos, or other content you share (e.g., DIY project submissions), which may include personal data.
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following GDPR lawful bases:
  • Consent: For newsletter subscriptions, non-essential cookies, or voluntary submissions (e.g., comments). You can withdraw consent at any time (see Section 8).
  • Legitimate Interests: For analytics, site improvement, and basic functionality (e.g., essential cookies), where our interests don’t override your rights.
  • Contractual Necessity: If you engage in a transaction (e.g., buying a craft guide, if applicable).
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with laws or respond to legal requests.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
  • Provide and enhance our blog content (e.g., DIY tutorials).
  • Send newsletters or updates (with your consent).
  • Respond to your inquiries or comments.
  • Analyze site usage via tools like Google Analytics.
  • Display relevant ads or affiliate links (e.g., crafting supplies).
  • Protect our site and comply with legal requirements.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy (https://eoncrafts.eu/cookie-policy/) ). You can manage preferences via our cookie consent tool (if applicable) or your browser settings.
 
6. Data Sharing and Transfers
We may share your data with:
  • Service Providers: Email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp), hosting services, or analytics tools, acting as data processors under our instructions.
  • Third Parties: Ad networks or affiliate partners (e.g., Amazon Associates), subject to their privacy policies.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights.
If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) (e.g., to U.S.-based services), we ensure safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions are in place.
 
7. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary:
  • Newsletter data: Until you unsubscribe.
  • Comments: Until you request deletion or the post is removed.
  • Analytics data: Typically [e.g., 26 months for Google Analytics], then anonymized.
  • Legal requirements: As mandated by law.
8. Your GDPR Rights
As an EU resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
  • Access: Request a copy of your data.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
  • Erasure: Ask us to delete your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests (e.g., analytics) or direct marketing.
  • Withdraw Consent: Opt out of newsletters or non-essential cookies at any time.
  • Complain: Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., ICO in the UK).
To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Email Address]. We’ll respond within one month, extendable to three months for complex requests.
 
9. Data Security
We use reasonable measures (e.g., encryption, secure hosting) to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is 100% secure, and you share data at your own risk.
 
10. Children’s Data
Our blog is not aimed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under this age. If we discover such data, we will delete it—please contact us if you’re aware of any instances.
 
11. Third-Party Links
Our site may link to external sites (e.g., crafting stores, social media). We’re not responsible for their privacy practices—review their policies separately.
 
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here with a new “Effective Date.” For significant changes, we’ll notify you via email or a site notice (if feasible).
  
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, please reach out to us at:
  • Email: eoncrafts@gmail.com
  • Contact Form: https://eoncrafts.eu/contact
Thank you for visiting EONCRAFTS—happy crafting!