Privacy Policy for Pattern and Person
Last Updated: January 2025
Welcome to Pattern and Person, accessible at patternandperson.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and your rights as a visitor to our women's fashion blog.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
When you interact with Pattern and Person at patternandperson.com, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
Contact details when you submit comments or inquiries
Account information if you create a user profile
Communication preferences and feedback
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
Our website automatically collects certain technical information when you visit patternandperson.com:
IP address and geographic location
Browser type and version
Device information and operating system
Pages viewed and time spent on Pattern and Person
Referring website and navigation patterns
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Pattern and Person uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:
Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use patternandperson.com
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and advertisements
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
Pattern and Person uses collected information for the following purposes:
Delivering newsletter content about garment quality, fit, and construction insights
Responding to your comments, questions, and feedback
Improving our blog content and user experience on patternandperson.com
Analyzing website traffic and visitor behavior patterns
Sending updates about new articles and fashion industry insights
Protecting against fraud, abuse, and security threats
Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms
3. Third-Party Sharing and Disclosure
Pattern and Person does not sell your personal information. We may share your data with third parties only in the following circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating patternandperson.com, including:
Email marketing platforms for newsletter distribution
Web hosting and content delivery services
Analytics providers to understand website performance
Comment management systems
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.
3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or government regulation, or when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Pattern and Person, our users, or others.
3.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets involving Pattern and Person, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
4. Data Retention
Pattern and Person retains your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specific retention periods include:
Newsletter subscriber data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Comment data: Retained indefinitely unless deletion is requested
Analytics data: Typically aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
Contact inquiry records: Retained for up to 3 years for reference purposes
After the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your personal information.
5. Your Privacy Rights
As a visitor to patternandperson.com, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
5.1 Access and Portability
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information Pattern and Person holds about you in a structured, commonly used format.
5.2 Correction and Update
You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal information at any time.
5.3 Deletion
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions such as record-keeping obligations.
5.4 Opt-Out Rights
You can opt out of:
Email newsletters by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email from Pattern and Person
Certain cookies through your browser settings
Targeted advertising through industry opt-out tools
5.5 Objection and Restriction
You may object to certain processing activities or request restriction of how we use your data in specific circumstances.
6. Children's Privacy
Pattern and Person is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to patternandperson.com, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
7. International Data Transfers
Pattern and Person operates from and stores data in facilities that may be located in different countries. By using patternandperson.com, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information during international transfers, including:
Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
Ensuring service providers maintain adequate data protection standards
Compliance with applicable cross-border data transfer regulations
8. Security Measures
Pattern and Person implements reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security practices include:
Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
Secure server infrastructure and regular security updates
Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
Incident response procedures for potential data breaches
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Links
Pattern and Person may contain links to external websites, including fashion retailers, industry resources, and partner sites. This Privacy Policy applies only to patternandperson.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
Right to delete personal information held by Pattern and Person
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
11. European Privacy Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including those outlined in Section 5 of this policy. The legal basis for processing your information includes:
Consent for newsletter subscriptions and optional features
Legitimate interests in operating and improving Pattern and Person
Contractual necessity for providing requested services
Legal compliance obligations
12. Policy Updates and Changes
Pattern and Person reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make material changes, we will:
Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Notify newsletter subscribers via email when changes are significant
Post a notice on patternandperson.com highlighting the updates
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of Pattern and Person after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how Pattern and Person handles your personal information, please contact us:
Pattern and Person
Website: patternandperson.com
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt. For data subject access requests or privacy rights exercises, please provide sufficient information to verify your identity and specify your request clearly.
14. Dispute Resolution
We are committed to resolving privacy concerns fairly and promptly. If you have a complaint about our privacy practices, please contact us first using the information above. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Thank you for trusting Pattern and Person with your information. We are dedicated to maintaining your privacy while providing valuable insights into garment quality, fit, and construction from our 12 years of bridal alterations expertise.