Last update: 15 september 2026

1. Who We Are

Everywear Patterns is a digital pattern company offering downloadable sewing patterns and related products through our website.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Everywear Patterns
Email: everywearpatterns@gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

When you interact with our website, we may collect certain information about you.

Information you provide directly

This may include:

• Name
  
  

• Email address
  
  

• Billing address
  
  

• Country of residence
  
  

• Payment information
  
  

• Account details (if applicable)
  
  

• Customer service enquiries
  
  

• Newsletter preferences
  
  

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
  
  

• Browser type and version
  
  

• Device information
  
  

• Time zone settings
  
  

• Website usage data
  
  

• Referring websites
  
  

• Pages viewed and actions taken on the website
  
  

This information helps us improve our website performance and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Process and fulfil purchases
  
  

• Provide access to digital downloads
  
  

• Manage customer accounts
  
  

• Deliver customer support
  
  

• Respond to enquiries
  
  

• Send order confirmations and service-related communications
  
  

• Improve our products and website functionality
  
  

• Detect fraud and maintain website security
  
  

• Comply with legal and accounting obligations
  
  

• Send marketing communications where you have chosen to receive them
  
  

We only process personal information when we have a legitimate legal basis to do so.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable under data protection laws, we process personal information on the following grounds:

Contractual Necessity

When processing is necessary to provide products or services you have requested.

Consent

Where you have voluntarily opted in to receive marketing communications or accepted certain cookies.

Legal Obligations

Where we are required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, taxation, or accounting requirements.

Legitimate Interests

To improve our business operations, website functionality, customer experience, and security.

5. Digital Products and Order History

As a seller of digital sewing patterns, we may retain information relating to your purchases in order to:

• Provide access to purchased products
  
  

• Verify ownership of orders
  
  

• Assist with customer service enquiries
  
  

• Maintain accurate business records
  
  

This information helps ensure that customers can receive support relating to their purchases when needed.

6. Third-Party Service Providers

We work with selected third-party service providers who help us operate our business.

These may include providers of:

• Payment processing
  
  

• Website hosting
  
  

• E-commerce services
  
  

• Email communications
  
  

• Marketing tools
  
  

• Analytics services
  
  

• Customer support systems
  
  

We may share only the information necessary for these providers to perform their services. We do not sell or trade personal information to third parties.

7. International Data Transfers

As we serve customers worldwide, your information may be processed or stored in countries outside your country of residence.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place and that your information remains protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Data Security

We employ appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

Our website uses secure encryption technology (SSL) to protect information transmitted through the website.

While we take reasonable precautions to protect personal information, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
  
  

• Maintain customer records
  
  

• Comply with legal, accounting, or tax obligations
  
  

• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
  
  

When personal information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.

10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and user experience.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when visiting a website.

We use cookies to:

• Maintain website functionality
  
  

• Remember shopping cart contents
  
  

• Save user preferences
  
  

• Analyse website traffic and performance
  
  

• Improve website experience
  
  

• Measure the effectiveness of marketing activities
  
  

11. Analytics and Marketing Cookies

With your consent, we may use analytics and marketing technologies that help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

These tools may collect information such as:

• Pages visited
  
  

• Time spent on the website
  
  

• Navigation behaviour
  
  

• Device and browser information
  
  

This information is generally used in aggregated form and helps us improve our products, content, and marketing efforts.

12. Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of parts of the website.

Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

13. Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter or choose to receive marketing updates, we may occasionally send emails regarding:

• New pattern releases
  
  

• Special offers
  
  

• Product updates
  
  

• Company news
  
  

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Service-related emails regarding purchases, downloads, or account information may still be sent when necessary.

14. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
  
  

• Request correction of inaccurate information
  
  

• Request deletion of your personal information
  
  

• Restrict certain processing activities
  
  

• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  
  

• Withdraw consent at any time
  
  

• Receive a copy of your personal data
  
  

• Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority
  
  

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

everywearpatterns@gmail.com

15. Children's Privacy

Our website and products are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that personal information has been provided by a child without appropriate consent, we will take steps to remove such information.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, legal requirements, or website functionality.

Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised effective date.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Everywear Patterns
everywearpatterns@gmail.com
www.everywearpatterns.com