Privacy Policy

This page was last edited on December 03, 2023

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to our privacy practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will give you notice of such changes by posting the revised policy on this Website, and where appropriate, by other means. By continuing to use this Website or the Support Service after these changes are posted, you agree to the revised policy.

Privacy Policy
"A Stitch A Half" (www.astitchahalf.net) is the official website for Makro Creative Technologies LLC . At "A Stitch A Half" we demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy. Your information collected will only be used as set out below in Registration and your Personal Information.

Feel free to click on "Contact Us" if you have any questions. 

Please note: Our website www.astitchahalf.net is powered by Shopify. Shopify provides the financial gateways for payments and processing of orders. Shopify has access to your personal details you provided when registering with us. Please access Shopify privacy policy https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy

IP Address
We log your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server, and to administer our Web site. We run reports that tell us how many visitors come to our store per hour of the day and days of the week. The information gathered also gives us a good idea of what browsers are used and which sites people are coming from. There is no personal information (such as name, address or email address) logged that links any particular person to any particular IP address. All the data collected is used by us solely for the purpose of improving our store and is not shared with, or sold to anyone. 

Cookies
This site uses session cookies to ensure a fluent server process. If your browser is set to not accept session cookies you still can browse through the store’s categories and design pages but the Shopping Cart and Check out might not work properly. The site also creates encrypted cookies with your login information. Usages of these cookies are tied to personally identifiable information. If you allow cookies in your browser your login information will automatically be suggested each time you visit. 

Registration and your Personal Information.
This site’s registration form requires users to give us contact information (such as name and email address and password). The registration form also collects your zip code. This information is required and used to give us a minimum of information about the account holder. The email address is used to contact the customer if necessary. Reasons for email originating from "A Stitch A Half" include issues with an order that the customer has placed and updates to our privacy statement that include any changes on how we use your information. We do not send out any junk email. Emails are sent occasionally with updates about "A Stitch A Half". You do have an option not to receive the updates. To unsubscribe from our email updates you can click  "unsubscribe" on the newsletter. This information is not used in any other way and is never shared with any other company or individual. 

Once you terminate your relationship with us, we generally will continue to store archived copies of your personal information for legitimate business purposes and to comply with the law, except when we receive a valid erasure request from you.

If you are located in the EEA, you have certain rights under European law with respect to your personal data, including the right to request access to, correct, amend, delete, port to another service provider, or object to certain uses of your personal data.

 Additionally, if you are a European resident note that we are processing your information in order to fulfill contracts we might have with you (for example if you make an order through our website), or otherwise to pursue our legitimate business interests listed above.  Additionally, please note that your information will be transferred outside of Europe, including to Canada and the United States.

The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 16.

Links
This site contains links to other sites. "A Stitch A Half" is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such Web sites. As privacy practices may be different at other sites please review each site’s privacy statement. 

Order History
This store maintain a list of receipts for each customer. This information is accessible by logging in and clicking on your name in the top bar, next to the wish list. This information is for your convenience. It is not available to anyone else. 

Newsletter
"A Stitch A Half" sends out newsletters to customers. If you wish to unsubscribe from this newsletter click  "unsubscribe" on the newsletter. Or you can log in to your account on www.astitchahalf.net and click on your name (next to the wish list at the top) . 

Security
This site has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control. No method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

Changing your information
This website (www.astitchahalf.net) gives users the following options for changing and modifying information previously provided.

1. You may email us by clicking on "Contact Us" on the website.

2. Or, visit http://www.astitchahalf.net, log in to your account, click on your name (next to the wish list on top) and change your details. Save the changes you would like to make.

To remove all your information from our database, please send an email to us by using "Contact Us" on the website.

Please note, by completely removing your information from our database all records of your orders with us will also be removed. 

Updates

We will notify you of material changes to our privacy statement with a notice from www.astitchahalf.net. If we ever make material changes to the way we handle your personal information you will be contacted by email in advance. At that time if you wish to remove any information that is stored with us you may do so. 

Copyright 

All embroidery designs created by “aStitchaHalf” are copyright. These designs are for the original customer only, who may produce limited numbers of sewn items for resale. The original designs remain the property of “aStitchaHalf”. Just like you buy a song from iTunes for your personal use, you’ve purchased 1 copy of this digital product from A Stitch A Half for your personal use. You do not have our permission to share it, resell it, or give it to someone else in any form. Selling this pdf file, or its contents, or giving it to someone else, is wrong and violates our copyright..

If you edit our designs, then those designs are also covered by our copyright and thus means they are still the property of "aStitchaHalf."

Artwork 
Artwork used to create these embroidery designs is purchased from reputable clipart distributors.

Refund policy
Design zip files which are corrupt will be replaced. Refunds are given when no solution to a problem can be offered. Please email us at support@astitchahalf.com or sybrand@astitchahalf.net to discuss any refund issues. 

Supplier Language Disclaimer
PayPal, Amazon Pay and Shopify are authorized retailers for goods and services provided by Makro Creative Technologies LLC t/a "A Stitch A Half" http://www.astitchahalf.net 

Contacting the Web Site
If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this Web site, you can contact us at:

Makro Creative Technologies LLC
16192 Coastal Hwy
Lewes, DE, 19958
USA
Attention: Annemarie le Roux
E-mail: annemarie@astitchahalf.com

Attention: Sybrand le Roux
E-mail: sybrand@astitchahalf.com