Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 14, 2026

At Šibabi Sewing Patterns, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you visit our website or purchase our digital products.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide to Us:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password when you create an account
  • Purchase Information: Billing address, payment information (processed securely by our payment provider)
  • Communication: Messages you send us via email or contact forms
  • Newsletter: Email address if you subscribe to our mailing list

B. Information Collected Automatically:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, products viewed
  • Cookies: Small files stored on your device to improve your experience (see Cookie Policy below)
  • Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Order Processing: To process and deliver your digital products
  • Customer Service: To respond to your questions and provide support
  • Account Management: To create and manage your customer account
  • Marketing: To send you newsletters, promotions, and new product announcements (with your consent)
  • Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent transactions
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For customers in the European Union and United Kingdom, we process your data based on:

  • Contract Performance: Processing necessary to fulfill your order
  • Consent: Marketing emails and cookies (you can withdraw consent anytime)
  • Legitimate Interest: Fraud prevention, website analytics, business operations
  • Legal Obligation: Tax and accounting requirements

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share your data only with trusted service providers:

  • Shopify: Our e-commerce platform that hosts our store and processes orders
  • Payment Processors: Secure payment gateways to process transactions (they do not share your payment details with us)
  • Email Service Providers: To send order confirmations and newsletters (if subscribed)
  • Analytics Providers: Google Analytics to understand website traffic
  • Cloud Storage: To store and deliver your digital products
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

All third-party providers are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

5. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States and Czech Republic. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
  • Privacy Shield Framework (where applicable)
  • GDPR-compliant data processing agreements

6. Data Retention

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

  • Active Accounts: As long as your account is active
  • Purchase Records: 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
  • Marketing Data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Legal Requirements: As required by applicable laws

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you have the following rights:

For EU/UK Customers (GDPR):

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw Consent: Unsubscribe from marketing emails anytime
  • Complain: Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

For California Customers (CCPA):

  • Know: What personal information we collect and how we use it
  • Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
  • Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@sibabipatterns.com

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (shopping cart, checkout)
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand website usage
  • Marketing Cookies: To show relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your language and currency preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years old (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

Note: While we sell sewing patterns for children's clothing, our products are intended for adult purchasers (parents, grandparents, sewists).

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant)
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Šibabi Sewing Patterns
Email: info@sibabipatterns.com
Website: www.sibabipatterns.com

For EU/UK Customers:

Data Controller: Helena Dobrozenská (Šibabi Sewing Patterns)
Location: Czech Republic

EU Representative (if applicable):

If you are in the EU and have concerns about our data practices, you may contact your local data protection authority.

14. Dispute Resolution

For EU customers: You have the right to use the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Your privacy matters to us. We are committed to transparency and protecting your personal information. Thank you for trusting Šibabi Sewing Patterns!