Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 19, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Meolka ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit https://meolka.art (the "Site"), contact us, or interact with our content and services.

1. Who We Are

Meolka is a crochet pattern brand and content website operated by an independent creator. For privacy-related requests, you can contact us at [email protected].

2. What Data We Collect

Depending on how you use the Site, we may collect the following categories of data:

  • Contact information: name, email address, and any information you provide in messages.
  • Communication data: message content, support requests, and correspondence history.
  • Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referrer URL, date/time, and interaction events.
  • Media/UGC data: if you submit content voluntarily (for example, comments, testimonials, or uploaded assets where applicable).

3. Sources of Data

  • Directly from you (forms, emails, messages).
  • Automatically through your browser/device when visiting the Site.
  • From third-party platforms when you interact with our external profiles or storefronts (for example Etsy, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube), according to their own policies.

4. Why We Process Data (Purposes and Legal Bases)

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and secure the Site.
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide support.
  • To improve Site content, usability, and performance.
  • To detect abuse, fraud, and technical incidents.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

If GDPR/UK GDPR applies, our legal bases are typically: legitimate interests (security, analytics, service quality), consent (where required, e.g. non-essential cookies), and legal obligation (compliance, recordkeeping).

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to enable core functionality, understand usage patterns, and improve user experience. You can control cookies via browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

6. Third-Party Services and Data Processors

We may use trusted third-party providers to host and operate the Site, including (as applicable):

  • Infrastructure/CDN/security providers (for example Cloudflare services).
  • Hosting/server providers.
  • Database and storage providers.
  • Email and communication providers.
  • External social platforms and marketplace links (Etsy, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube).

These providers process data under their own terms and privacy policies, and in many cases act as processors on our behalf.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data only when necessary:

  • With service providers helping us operate the Site.
  • When required by law, legal process, or competent authority.
  • To protect rights, safety, and security of users, us, or others.
  • In connection with a business transfer (if ever applicable), subject to lawful safeguards.

8. International Data Transfers

Our providers may process data in countries outside your jurisdiction. Where legally required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers (for example contractual safeguards and provider compliance commitments).

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described here, including legal, accounting, security, and dispute-resolution needs. Retention periods may vary by data category and legal requirements.

10. Data Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion of data.
  • Restrict or object to certain processing.
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).
  • Request data portability (where applicable).
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise your rights, contact: [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

12. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or the applicable digital age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child provided data, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

13. External Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites/platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy notices before sharing personal information.

14. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. Because there is no uniform standard, the Site may not respond to all DNT signals.

15. Region-Specific Notices

If you are a resident of the EEA/UK/Switzerland, GDPR/UK GDPR rights apply as described above. If you are a resident of California, you may have rights under applicable California privacy laws, including rights to know, delete, and correct certain personal information.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the “Last updated” date. Material changes may be highlighted in a prominent way when appropriate.

17. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests, contact us at: [email protected].