Last updated: 4 June 2025

At Sew Free Patterns, we respect your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a visitor. We’re a curated directory of free sewing patterns — no spam, no shady tracking, no nonsense.

Who we are

Our website address is: https://sewfreepatterns.com.

What we collect

We collect only the information needed to operate and improve the site:

Analytics Data: We use tools like Google Analytics to track anonymous information (like your browser type, IP address, and the pages you visit) to help us understand what content is useful.

Contact Form & Email Submissions: If you send us a message, we collect your name, email address, and your message — so we can respond.

Newsletter Signup (if active): If you subscribe, we collect your name and email address. You can unsubscribe at any time.

How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect to:

  • Respond to your messages or questions
  • Send occasional newsletters (if you opt in)
  • Improve website performance and user experience

We don’t sell your data. We don’t share your personal info with third parties for marketing. Ever.

Cookies

Like most websites, we use cookies to:

  • Track anonymised analytics
  • You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you’d rather not be tracked.

Store preferences (like keeping you logged in, if applicable)

Third-Party Content & Links

SewFreePatterns.com links to external websites where the actual sewing patterns are hosted. We don’t control the content or privacy practices of those sites. Once you leave our site, their privacy policies apply.

Embedded Tools & Services

We may use third-party tools or plugins to improve functionality — such as:

  • Email signup tools (e.g. MailerLite, ConvertKit, etc.)
  • Analytics (e.g. Google Analytics)
  • Security or spam protection plugins (e.g. Akismet)

These tools may collect anonymised data or use cookies — but they don’t collect your personal info unless you actively submit it.

How long we retain your data

We keep contact form submissions and newsletter emails for as long as necessary to respond or provide updates — or until you ask us to delete them.

What rights you have over your data

You can:

  • Request access to the data we hold about you
  • Ask us to correct or delete your data
  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time (there’s a link in every email)

To make a request, email us at: hello [at] sewfreepatterns [dot] com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy if our practices change. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the date clearly marked at the top.

Questions?

We’re a small, transparent site. If anything here isn’t clear, feel free to contact us. We’ll answer honestly — no legal smoke and mirrors.