At Fabrellia, we’re all about stitching together a community where creativity thrives, and your trust is the thread that holds it all together. We know privacy policies can feel like wading through a pile of fabric scraps—overwhelming and a bit tedious—so we’ve crafted this one to be clear, human, and reflective of our commitment to keeping your personal information as safe as a well-secured seam. Here’s how we handle your data with care, inspired by the same passion we pour into our sewing patterns.

What We Collect and Why

Just like choosing the right fabric for a project, we only gather the information we need to make your experience with Fabrellia seamless and delightful. Here’s what we collect and why it matters:

• Personal Details (like your name and email): When you sign up for an account, purchase a pattern, or join our newsletter, we collect details to personalize your experience, process orders, and send you updates about new patterns, tutorials, or community events. Think of it as us measuring your preferences to tailor the perfect fit.
• Payment Information: When you buy our premium sewing patterns or other resources, we process payments through secure third-party providers (like Stripe or PayPal). We don’t store your credit card details ourselves—those are handled by our trusted partners, who follow industry-standard security protocols.
• Community Contributions: If you share projects, comments, or questions in our community forums, we collect that content to foster connection and creativity among sewists. Your posts are like patches in our community quilt, and we handle them with care.
• Usage Data: We track how you interact with Fabrellia.com—like which tutorials you view or patterns you download—to understand what inspires you. This helps us improve our content, just like tweaking a pattern for a better drape.
• Cookies and Similar Tech: Our website uses cookies to remember your preferences (like saving your cart or keeping you logged in) and to analyze site performance. It’s like pinning a pattern to fabric—we use these bits to keep things in place and make your visit smoother. You can manage cookie settings through your browser, but some features may not work as well without them.

How We Use Your Information

We’re not in the business of hoarding data like spare buttons. Every piece of information we collect has a purpose, and we use it to:

• Deliver the patterns, tutorials, and resources you love, with instructions as clear as a well-marked cutting line.
• Send you newsletters with fashion insights, trend analyses, or community highlights (you can unsubscribe anytime, no scissors required).
• Improve our website by analyzing trends—like noticing everyone’s obsessed with our hemming guides—so we can create more of what sparks joy.
• Respond to your questions or support requests with the same care we’d give to a tricky zipper installation.
• Comply with legal obligations, like tax reporting, because even creatives have to follow the rules sometimes.

Sharing Your Information (or Not)

Your data isn’t a pattern we share freely. We only pass it along in these specific cases:

• Trusted Partners: We work with third-party services—like payment processors, email providers, or analytics tools—to make Fabrellia run smoothly. These partners are bound by strict agreements to protect your data and only use it for the tasks we assign.
• Community Features: If you post in our forums, your username and content are visible to other sewists to encourage collaboration. You control what you share, so only post what you’re comfortable showing off, like a finished garment you’re proud of.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law (like a court order), we may share data, but only to the extent necessary, and we’ll do our best to notify you unless prohibited.

We’ll never sell, trade, or give away your personal information for marketing purposes. Your trust is our foundation, and we’re not about to snip that thread.

Keeping Your Data Safe

We take security as seriously as a perfectly aligned seam. Our website uses industry-standard encryption (like SSL) to protect your data during transmission. Our databases are secured with access controls, and we regularly review our practices to keep threats at bay. That said, no system is as foolproof as a double-stitched hem, so we encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account details private.

Your Choices, Your Control

You’re the designer of your data, and we give you the tools to shape how it’s used:

• Account Management: Update or delete your account anytime through your profile settings. Deleting your account removes your personal details, though some community posts may remain (like a shared project that’s part of our collective quilt).
• Newsletters: Opt out of emails with the unsubscribe link in any message, or contact us to adjust your preferences.
• Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to limit or disable cookies. It’s like choosing a lighter fabric—things might feel different, but you’re in charge.
• Access and Corrections: Want to see what data we have or fix something? Email us at privacy@fabrellia.com, and we’ll get back to you faster than you can thread a needle.

A Note on Kids

Fabrellia is designed for sewists of all ages, but our website isn’t intended for anyone under 13. We don’t knowingly collect data from kids, and if we learn we’ve got information about someone under 13, we’ll remove it quicker than you can rip out a bad seam.

International Users

Our studio is based in the U.S., but our community spans the globe, like a pattern that works in every language. If you’re outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and stored in the U.S., where privacy laws might differ. By using Fabrellia, you consent to this transfer, but we’ll always handle your data with the same care, no matter where you’re stitching from.

Changes to This Policy

Just like fashion trends, privacy practices evolve. If we update this policy, we’ll post the new version on Fabrellia.com and notify you via email or a site banner if the changes are significant. Check back here to stay in the loop, like flipping through a new pattern catalog.

Let’s Talk

Got questions about this policy or how we handle your data? Reach out to us at contact@fabrellia.com, and we’ll respond with the warmth of a handmade gift.