Last updated: Jul 24, 2024
BlueRainDrops.com is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and safeguarded in accordance with GDPR and other applicable data protection laws.
1. About This Website
BlueRainDrops.com is a personal hobby blog featuring crochet tutorials, felt craft ideas, DIY projects, and coloring pages. Some digital PDFs are available for purchase.
For privacy-related inquiries, you may contact us through the contact form on the website:
👉 Contact Form
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect only the minimum data necessary to operate the website and deliver digital orders.
a) Email Address
Collected during checkout via Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) for:
- sending purchase receipts
- delivering download links
- assisting with order support
b) IP Address
Automatically collected for:
- security and anti-fraud protection
- server logs
- download limit enforcement
c) Cookies
Used for advertising (Google AdSense) and essential website functions.
Non-essential cookies are only used with your consent.
d) Contact Form Data
When you use the contact form on the website, we collect:
- Your name (optional, only if you choose to provide it)
- Your email address (required for us to reply)
- Your IP address (automatically logged for security purposes)
These data are used only to respond to your message.
They are:
- not used for marketing
- not added to mailing lists
- stored only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry
Additionally, you automatically receive a confirmation notice indicating that your message has been received.
3. Payment Information
All payments are processed exclusively through PayPal.
BlueRainDrops.com does not receive, store, or process any credit or debit card data.
4. Digital Downloads & Order Data
BlueRainDrops.com uses Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) to deliver digital PDF files.
EDD stores:
- email address
- IP address
- number of downloads (up to 5 per purchase)
This information is used solely to fulfill your order and prevent unauthorized distribution.
5. Google AdSense Advertising
This site uses Google AdSense to display ads.
Google may use cookies to:
- deliver advertisements
- personalize ads (only if you consent)
- limit ad frequency
- detect invalid traffic
Google acts as an independent data controller for advertising-related data.
You can learn more at:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
6. Consent Management (GDPR)
BlueRainDrops.com uses Google’s Consent Management tools, such as Google Consent Mode.
This ensures that:
- Non-essential cookies (AdSense) load only after consent
- You may change or withdraw consent at any time
- Consent preferences are stored according to Google’s policy
Until consent is given, all advertising cookies remain disabled.
7. How We Use Your Data
We use collected data exclusively for:
- processing digital orders
- delivering download links
- responding to contact form messages
- ensuring website security
- showing ads (after consent)
We do not:
- sell personal information
- share data with third parties for marketing
- use analytics tools
- build user profiles
8. Data Retention
We store personal data only as long as necessary:
- Contact form messages – until your inquiry is completed
- Order data – kept for purchase records
- No unnecessary data are stored
All data are stored securely on our hosting provider’s servers.
9. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- access your data
- request correction or deletion
- request limitation of processing
- object to certain processing
- request data export (portability)
- withdraw cookie consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us through the contact form on the website:
👉 Contact Form
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 16, and no data are knowingly collected from children.
11. Third-Party Services Used
- PayPal – payment processing
- Google AdSense – advertising
- Google Consent Mode – cookie consent
- Easy Digital Downloads – digital delivery
Each service has its own privacy policy.
12. Security
We implement reasonable security measures, including:
- encrypted HTTPS connection
- secure server environment
- limited access to administrative functions
However, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This policy may be updated occasionally.
The updated date will always be shown at the top of this page.
For privacy-related questions, please contact us using the contact form on the website:
👉 Contact Form
