Last Updated: November 19, 2025
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://bobbleclubhouse.com
Bobble Club House is a fiber arts and crafting blog created by Samantha B. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the data we collect and how we use it.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Data collected: Name, email address, website (optional), comment content, IP address, browser user agent string
Why we collect it: To display your comments, prevent spam, and facilitate conversation on our blog
How long we keep it: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
Contact Forms
When you submit a contact form on our website, we collect your name, email address, and any information you choose to include in your message.
Data collected: Name, email address, message content
Why we collect it: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
How long we keep it: We retain contact form submissions for up to 3 years for record-keeping purposes.
Newsletter Subscriptions
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and, optionally, your name.
Data collected: Email address, name (optional), subscription date, IP address
Why we collect it: To send you blog updates, tutorials, pattern releases, and occasional promotional content related to knitting, crochet, and fiber arts
How we use it: We use email marketing services to manage our newsletter distribution. Your information is stored securely with our email service provider.
Your rights: You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send you, or by contacting us directly.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. These services use cookies to collect anonymous information about your visit, including:
- Pages you visit
- Time spent on the site
- How you arrived at our site
- Device and browser information
This information helps us improve our content and user experience. You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising and Affiliate Cookies
We participate in affiliate marketing programs and may use cookies to track referrals and sales. When you click on an affiliate link (such as links to yarn suppliers, tools, or other products we recommend), a cookie may be placed on your device to track whether you make a purchase. We may earn a commission from these purchases at no extra cost to you.
Affiliate programs we participate in may include:
- Amazon Associates
- Various yarn and craft supply retailers
- Google Ads
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, social media posts). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Common embedded content includes:
- YouTube videos
- Instagram posts
- Pinterest pins
- TikTok videos
- Vimeo videos
Each of these platforms has its own privacy policy that governs how they collect and use your data.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and conduct our business, including:
- Email marketing services (e.g., Mailchimp, Flodesk, or similar) – to send newsletters and email communications
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) – to understand website traffic and user behavior
- Hosting providers (e.g., WordPress hosting) – to store website data and files
- Payment processors – if you make purchases through our site
- Comment moderation services (e.g., Akismet) – to prevent spam
These service providers have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content
Bobble Club House contains affiliate links to products and services we recommend. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the blog and allows us to continue creating free content.
We only recommend products we genuinely use, love, and believe will benefit our community.
Affiliate partners may include:
- Yarn and craft supply retailers
- Tool and equipment manufacturers
- Online learning platforms
- Digital product creators
- Other fiber arts and crafting brands
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Retained indefinitely to facilitate ongoing conversations
- User Registration Data: Retained as long as your account is active
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
- Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 3 years
- Analytics Data: Retained according to our analytics provider’s policies (typically 26 months for Google Analytics)
- Cookies: Various expiration times as detailed in the Cookies section above
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
Where We Send Your Data
- Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service (Akismet)
- Email Service Providers: Newsletter subscriber information is stored with our email marketing platform
- Analytics Services: Anonymous usage data is sent to analytics providers
- Payment Processors: If applicable, payment information is processed through secure third-party payment processors (we do not store credit card information)
All data transfers are conducted securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Security measures include:
- SSL/HTTPS encryption for data transmission
- Regular security updates and patches
- Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
- Secure hosting with reputable providers
Children’s Privacy
Bobble Club House is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our systems.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to say no to the sale of personal information
- Right to access your personal information
- Right to equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights
Note: Bobble Club House does not sell personal information to third parties.
GDPR Compliance (For EU Visitors)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Legal Basis for Processing: We process your data based on consent, contract, legal obligation, or legitimate interests
- Data Protection Officer: For GDPR-related inquiries, please contact us at [your email address]
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
Bobble Club House
Email: BobbleClubHouse@gmail.com
Website: https://bobbleclubhouse.com
We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Additional Disclosures
Social Media
When you interact with our social media pages (Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, etc.), those platforms collect and use your information according to their own privacy policies. We may receive limited information about our followers and engagement metrics, but we do not have access to your private information on those platforms.
Giveaways and Contests
When you participate in giveaways, contests, or promotions, we collect the information required for entry and prize fulfillment. This information is used solely for the purpose of conducting the promotion and will be retained according to legal requirements.
Pattern Downloads and Digital Products
If we offer pattern downloads or digital products, we collect information necessary to deliver these products to you, including your name and email address. This information may be processed through third-party platforms (such as Ravelry, Etsy, or LoveCrafts) which have their own privacy policies.
By using Bobble Club House, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
