Last updated: 16 January 2026
At Amy J Stitches, your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and your rights regarding that information.
1. Who we are
Amy J Stitches is a personal blog owned and operated by an individual based in the United Kingdom. The website is built using WordPress.org and hosted by Krystal Hosting Ltd. The website is accessible to visitors worldwide. Our website address is: https://amyjstitches.com.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact me at:
Email: hello@amyjstitches.com
2. Personal data we collect and why we collect it
a) Comments
If you leave a comment on the site, WordPress collects the data shown in the comments form, as well as your IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymised string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available on their website. After approval of your comment, your profile picture (if applicable) may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
b) Contact forms
If you contact me via email or a contact form (if enabled), your name and email address will be collected so I can respond to your enquiry. This information is not used for marketing purposes unless you have explicitly given consent.
c) Newsletter subscriptions (MailPoet)
If you have subscribed to our newsletter or if you are a member of our website (you can log in) or if you have purchased on our website, there is a good chance you will receive emails from us.
We will only send you emails which you have signed up to receive, or which pertain to the services we provided to you.
To send you emails, we use the name and email address you provide us. Our site also logs the IP address you used when you signed up for the service to prevent abuse of the system.
This website can send emails through the MailPoet Sending Service. This service allows us to track opens and clicks on our emails. We use this information to improve the content of our newsletters.
No identifiable information is otherwise tracked outside this website except for the email address.
d) Media
If you upload images to the website (where applicable), you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included, as visitors to the website can download and extract this information.
3. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
This website uses cookies to:
- Ensure the site functions properly
- Remember user preferences (where applicable)
- Analyse website traffic and usage
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
4. Analytics
Amy J Stitches uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC.
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Referring websites
- General location (non-precise)
This information is used to understand how visitors use the site and to improve content and user experience.
Google may process data on servers outside the UK and EEA. More information about how Google handles data can be found in Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Website hosting
This website is hosted by Krystal Hosting Ltd, a UK-based hosting provider. Krystal may collect limited technical data such as IP addresses and server logs to provide secure and reliable hosting services.
Krystal processes personal data in accordance with UK data protection laws. Further details are available in Krystal’s own privacy policy.
6. Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles). 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.
7. Affiliate links
Amy J Stitches may include affiliate links. This means that some links may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate partners may use cookies or tracking technologies to record referrals. Any affiliate links will be clearly disclosed in line with UK and international advertising standards.
8. Who we share your data with
Personal data is not sold.
Data may be shared only with trusted third-party service providers where necessary, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Email marketing services (MailPoet)
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
Data may also be disclosed where required to comply with legal obligations.
9. How long we retain your data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely unless removal is requested.
- Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
- Contact emails are retained only as long as necessary to respond and for record-keeping purposes.
- 10. Your data protection rights
- If you are located in the UK, EU, or EEA, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at amyj.stitches@gmail.com.
11. Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Analytics and email services may involve data processing outside the UK or EEA, with appropriate safeguards in place.
12. Data security
Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
13. Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
14. Consent
By using amyjstitches.com, you agree to this Privacy Policy.