Last Updated: 5 August 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Stitch Directory (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Site”) handles information when you visit stitchdirectory.com. We built the Site as a directory of local shops and businesses for crafters, and we want to be upfront and clear about what data is (and isn’t) collected here.
1. Who We Are
Stitch Directory is a business directory listing local shops, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and links to their websites and social media pages. If you have questions about this policy, contact us at help[at]stitchdirectory.com.
2. Information We Collect
We keep this simple: we do not require you to create an account, sign in, submit personal information, or download anything to use this Site. You can browse the directory freely and anonymously.
The only information collected about visitors comes from two sources:
a) Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., which pages are viewed, how long visitors stay, general geographic region, device/browser type). Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect this information. This data is aggregated and does not directly identify you by name.
Learn more about how Google collects and processes data here: How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
b) Google AdSense
We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites, and to measure ad performance.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You may also opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
We do not control the cookies Google or its advertising partners set, and we encourage you to review Google’s Privacy & Terms for more detail.
3. Information We Do NOT Collect
To be explicit, we do not:
- Require or offer account registration or login
- Collect names, emails, or contact details from visitors
- Sell products or process payments
- Offer downloads or file uploads
- Collect information through contact forms (unless we add one in the future, in which case this policy will be updated)
4. Cookies
Cookies used on this Site are set by Google Analytics and Google AdSense, as described above. We do not set our own first-party tracking cookies. See our Cookie Notice for more detail on the categories of cookies used.
Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Doing so may affect how ads are personalized but will not prevent you from browsing the directory.
5. Third-Party Links
The Site lists links to third-party businesses’ websites, Facebook pages, and Instagram profiles. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
6. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Google Analytics and AdSense are configured for general audiences.
7. Your Privacy Rights
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
Because we use Google Analytics and AdSense, some data about your device and browsing behavior may be treated as “personal information” under California law. You have the right to know what categories of information are collected and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of information for targeted advertising. You can exercise this by using the Google Ads Settings opt-out linked above, or by using the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” mechanisms built into most modern browsers.
EU/UK/EEA Residents (GDPR)
If you access the Site from the EU, UK, or EEA, Google Analytics and AdSense may process limited data as described above. Where required by law, we will provide a cookie consent mechanism before non-essential cookies (such as advertising cookies) are set. The legal basis for this processing is your consent, obtained via that mechanism.
8. Data Retention
We do not independently retain visitor data. Any data collected via Google Analytics and AdSense is retained according to Google’s own retention policies, which we do not control.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
help[at]stitchdirectory.com
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