Effective Date: 5 April 2025
At Dream Makes by JD, your privacy is of the utmost importance. This privacy policy outlines how I collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit my website, sign up for my email list, or interact with my services and digital products.
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1. Information I Collect
When you interact with my website or download a digital product (free or paid) from my Wix shop, I may collect:
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First Name
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Email Address
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Country/Region (optional; used to personalize your experience)
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Download History (which products you accessed)
This website is built using Wix. Wix may collect additional technical or usage information such as your IP address, device data, and session duration. For more information, visit: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy
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2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
For users in the European Union, your data is processed lawfully under one or more of the following legal bases:
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Consent – when you opt in to my email list or accept cookies
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Contract – when delivering a product or service you requested
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Legitimate Interest – to improve your experience and offer relevant content
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
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3. How I Use Your Information
Your personal data may be used to:
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Deliver the digital products you requested
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Send updates, crochet tips, pattern highlights, and promotional emails
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Provide a personalized experience and recommend patterns
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Respond to customer service inquiries
Emails and contact forms are handled through Wix’s integrated services. To learn more about how Wix stores and processes your data, visit: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy
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4. Email Marketing Consent and Legal Compliance
By completing a purchase, accessing a free digital download, or subscribing to the Dream Makers Membership, you acknowledge and expressly consent to receive email communications from Dream Makes by JD, including but not limited to promotional emails, product updates, and newsletters. This express consent is obtained to ensure compliance with applicable international laws governing electronic communications, including the Spam Act 2003 (Australia), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (European Union), the CAN-SPAM Act (United States), and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) (United Kingdom).
You retain the right to withdraw your consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided in all promotional email communications. All personal information is collected, stored, and processed in accordance with relevant privacy legislation and will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent, except where required by law.
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5. Third-Party Links
My website includes links to third-party platforms where you can purchase my patterns:
Once you click these links, your activity and data are governed by their respective privacy policies. Please review them before providing personal information.
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6. Data Protection
I take reasonable steps to protect your personal information using secure data collection and storage practices.
My website is hosted on Wix, which provides secure HTTPS access and implements strong security protocols. Learn more here: https://support.wix.com/en/article/security-of-user-data-at-wix
However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee 100% protection.
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7. Sharing Your Information
Your personal data will never be sold or rented. It may be shared only with trusted service providers who support business operations, such as:
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Wix (website hosting and email marketing)
Wix may store your data in multiple regions, including the U.S., Europe, or Israel, and adheres to international privacy regulations. You can read their data protection addendum here: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy-dpa
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8. Your Rights Under the GDPR
If you are located in the EU, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data I hold about you
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Correct any inaccurate or outdated information
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Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
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Restrict or object to processing
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Request your data in a portable format (data portability)
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Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please email jeeti@dreammakesbyjd.com
For more on Wix’s support of EU rights, visit: https://support.wix.com/en/article/general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr
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9. Cookies and Consent
This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that remember preferences and help improve website functionality.
This site uses cookies managed by Wix. When you visit, a cookie banner will appear asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies, in compliance with the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. For details, visit: https://www.wix.com/about/cookie-policy
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10. Data Retention
Your personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from emails, your address may be kept on a suppression list to comply with anti-spam regulations.
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11. Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated occasionally. Any updates will be posted here with a new effective date. Please review this page periodically.
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12. Jurisdiction and EU Compliance
Dream Makes by JD is based in Australia. This privacy policy is governed by the laws of Western Australia, and all purchases and interactions are subject to Australian consumer law. Any disputes arising from your use of this site will be handled in accordance with these laws.
For EU users, I process your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and related directives. Wix also adheres to GDPR and international standards. View Wix’s full privacy policy at: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy
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13. Contact
If you have any questions or requests related to this privacy policy or your data, please contact:
Dream Makes by JD
Email: jeeti@dreammakesbyjd.com
Website: https://www.dreammakesbyjd.com
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