Our commitment to your privacy
At TextileArtist.org and within Stitch Club, we take your privacy seriously. We understand that you may have concerns about cookies, tracking, and data mining — and we want to be completely transparent about how and why we use these tools.
As a small, family-run online business, we limit our use of tracking technologies to the bare minimum — only what’s necessary to keep things running smoothly and improve your experience.
Why we use cookies and tracking
Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Google are essential in helping us reach people who are passionate about textile art. They allow others to discover our work and benefit from what we offer.
We use tools like Facebook advertising and Google Analytics to:
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Connect with people who may find value in Stitch Club
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Better understand how our audience interacts with our content
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Continuously improve the experience we provide
Third-party tools we use
We also work with trusted platforms that help us deliver our services securely and effectively:
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Circle.so – hosts the Stitch Club members’ area
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Samcart – manages subscriptions and secure payments
These platforms use cookies and trackers in a way that’s typical for small online businesses.
For example:
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Circle.so uses 2 advertising trackers and 3 functional cookies.
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These help with basic functions like keeping you logged in between visits.
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Circle.so also uses Google Analytics to improve usability by understanding how members use the platform.
Importantly, when you first log in to Stitch Club via Circle.so, you’re asked whether you accept tracking. If you prefer not to be tracked, simply select ‘No’, and tracking will be disabled.
What about TextileArtist.org?
On the main TextileArtist.org site, the few cookies we use are linked to essential plugins that:
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Keep the site secure
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Help us identify unusual or malicious activity
We don’t use unnecessary tracking, and we use far fewer cookies than most websites—only those that are essential to maintain a safe and reliable experience.
🛠️ Need help?
If you have any questions about how your data is handled or how to manage your cookie settings,
👉 click here to contact the TextileArtist.org support team and we’ll be happy to help.