Privacy Policy

Who we are

FibreFables is an independent crochet pattern studio based in Belgium, run by the maker behind the FibreFables brand. This policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, and the choices you have.

What we collect

Account details: your email address and password (stored securely by our authentication provider - we never see your password).

Profile details: the display name you choose, and your notification preferences.

Marketing consent: whether you have opted in to news and pattern announcements, and the date you gave or withdrew that consent. This is stored separately from your account and is never required to use the site.

Community content: any comments or replies you post, together with your display name and the date.

Patreon verification details: the Patreon username you send us, so we can verify membership by hand.

Why we use it

To create and secure your account, and to give you access to the free patterns and community areas you have chosen to use.

To show your display name next to your comments.

To email you about a reply to your comment, if you have left that notification on.

To send occasional news and pattern announcements - only if you have opted in to marketing emails.

Legal basis

Account and community data is processed to provide the service you have asked for. Marketing emails are sent on the basis of your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

How long we keep it

We keep account and profile data while your account is open. If you request deletion, we remove your account, profile and personal details. Comments you posted may remain with your name replaced by “Former member”, so discussions stay readable.

Your rights

You can ask for a copy of your data, correct it, or ask us to delete it. You can change your display name and notification preferences, and withdraw marketing consent, at any time from your account page. Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link.

If you have a concern about how your data is handled, you have the right to complain to the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Autorité de protection des données / Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit).

Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Your email address is never shown publicly. Data is stored with our hosting and authentication providers, who process it on our behalf.

Cookies

We use only what is needed to keep you signed in and to remember your preferences. We do not use advertising cookies.

Contact

For any privacy question, email b.fibrefables@gmail.com.