Privacy policy

Privacy Policy for Doo Be Doo Crochet

Last updated: [October, 2025]

Thank you for visiting Doo Be Doo Crochet (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website www.doobedoocrochet.com, make a purchase, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our social channels and marketing emails.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to help us provide a smooth shopping experience and improve our handmade business.

A. Information You Provide

When you:

  • Create an account or place an order
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Fill out a contact or custom order form
  • Participate in giveaways, surveys, or events

We may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Shipping and billing address
  • Payment information (processed securely via Shopify Payments or PayPal — we do not store full card numbers)
  • Phone number (optional, for shipping updates)
  • Custom order details or messages you provide

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our site, Shopify automatically collects data such as:

  • Your IP address
  • Device type and browser
  • Pages viewed and time spent on site
  • Referring website or social media platform
    This helps us understand site performance and visitor behavior.

C. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies through Shopify and Klaviyo to:

  • Remember items in your cart
  • Analyze traffic and improve our site
  • Deliver relevant marketing emails or ads (with consent)

You can control cookies through your browser settings or opt out of targeted ads (see section 8).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders
  • Communicate order updates, shipping info, and customer support
  • Send newsletters or promotional emails (only if you’ve opted in)
  • Improve our website, product offerings, and marketing
  • Prevent fraud or unauthorized activity

We will never sell or rent your information to third parties.

3. Sharing Your Information

We share your data only with trusted service providers who help run our business:

  • Shopify: e-commerce platform and secure checkout
  • Klaviyo: email marketing and automation
  • Shipping providers: USPS, UPS, or other couriers for order delivery
  • Analytics & advertising: Google Analytics, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), and Shopify’s built-in analytics

These providers have access to limited data needed to perform their services and are obligated to keep it confidential.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill orders, comply with legal obligations, and maintain business records.
For example:

  • Order information is kept for 7 years for accounting and tax purposes.
  • Email data is stored until you unsubscribe.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA), including:

  • The right to access, update, or delete your personal data
  • The right to opt out of marketing communications
  • The right to request data portability
  • The right to object to certain processing

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at kayla@doobedoocrochet.com

6. Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide consent, we’ll send occasional updates, product releases, or event info.
You can unsubscribe anytime using the “Unsubscribe” link in any email or by emailing us directly.

We use Klaviyo to manage our email marketing. Klaviyo securely stores your name and email address and tracks open and click data to improve communication.
Klaviyo’s Privacy Policy can be viewed here: https://www.klaviyo.com/legal/privacy

7. Payments

Payments are processed securely via Shopify Payments, Apple Pay, Shop Pay, or PayPal.
We do not store or have access to your full credit card details.
Shopify’s Privacy Policy: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy

8. Cookies and Targeted Advertising

You can opt out of targeted advertising through:

Or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Note: some cookies are essential for the website to function properly.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our site and products are intended for users aged 13 and older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn a child’s data has been provided, we will delete it promptly.

10. Security

We take your privacy seriously.
Our website uses SSL encryption and secure payment gateways to protect your data.
Access to personal information is limited to those who need it for business purposes.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will appear on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed.

12. Contact Us

For privacy questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact:
📧 Email: kayla@doobedoocrochet.com