Privacy Policy for BarnSwallowDesigns.net 

Effective Date: 10/8/2024 

BarnSwallowDesigns ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you visit and interact with our website, www.BarnSwallowDesigns.net (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. 

1. Information We Collect 

We may collect the following types of information from you when you visit the Site: 

1.1 Personal Information 

Personal information is information that identifies you as an individual. We may collect personal information, such as your: 

  • Name 

  • Email address 

  • IP address 

  • Any information you voluntarily submit through comments, contact forms, or email subscriptions. 

1.2 Non-Personal Information 

We also collect non-personal information, such as: 

  • Browser type and version 

  • Device type (desktop, mobile, etc.) 

  • Pages you visit on the Site 

  • Time and date of your visit 

  • Referring URLs 

2. How We Use Your Information 

We use the information we collect for the following purposes: 

  • To provide, operate, and maintain the Site 

  • To improve the Site and understand user behavior 

  • To communicate with you, such as through newsletters or responses to inquiries 

  • To protect the security and integrity of the Site 

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies 

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your device’s hard drive through your web browser (if you allow) that enable the site’s systems to recognize your browser and capture certain information. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the Site. 

4. Third-Party Services 

We may use third-party services, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), to help us understand how visitors use the Site. These third-party providers may collect information about your online activities across different websites. We do not control these third-party services and are not responsible for their privacy practices. 

5. Sharing Your Information 

We will not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases: 

  • With trusted service providers who help us operate the Site, provided they agree to keep this information confidential 

  • When required by law or to comply with legal processes 

  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of BarnSwallowDesigns.net, our users, or others 

6. Data Security 

We take appropriate measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. 

7. Your Choices 

You have the right to: 

  • Unsubscribe from our emails or newsletters at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link 

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you 

  • Request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations 

8. Links to Other Websites 

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these external sites. 

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy 

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" and notify you by posting the revised policy on the Site. 

10. Contact Us 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at amanda.varvel@icloud.com. 

By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the Site.