Privacy Policy

Who We Are

This website is owned and operated by Pumpkin-Stencils.com.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website. By using the site, you agree to the terms outlined below.

What Information We Collect and Why

When you browse Pumpkin-Stencils.com, we automatically collect certain data about your device and how you interact with our content. This may include:

  • Your web browser type

  • IP address

  • Time zone

  • Pages visited and time spent on each

  • How you arrived on the site (e.g. via a search engine or link)

We refer to this as “Device Information,” and we collect it to better understand our audience and improve your experience on the site.

If you download printables, subscribe to our newsletter, or make a purchase through an affiliate link, we may also collect your name, email address, and other information necessary to fulfill your request. This is known as “Order Information.”

Technologies We Use to Collect Device Information

We use various tracking tools to gather usage data:

  • Cookies: Small files saved on your device to remember your settings or activity. Learn more at www.allaboutcookies.org.

  • Log files: Track clicks, IP address, browser type, and traffic behavior.

  • Pixels and tags: Help us understand which content or products are being viewed and shared.

This information allows us to analyze traffic, personalize content, and deliver relevant promotions or updates.

Comments

When you leave a comment, we collect the data entered in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

If you use Gravatar, an anonymized string from your email may be provided to check if you’re using that service. Learn more at https://automattic.com/privacy.

Media Uploads

If you upload images to the site, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may be able to extract this from the images.

Cookie Usage

We use cookies to improve usability. Examples:

  • Saving your comment info so you don’t need to re-enter it

  • Tracking login sessions (if applicable)

  • Remembering your display settings

Cookies may last from a session to one year depending on the purpose. You can adjust your cookie preferences in your browser.

Embedded Content from Other Sites

Articles or posts may include embedded content (videos, social media posts, widgets, etc.). This content behaves as if you had visited the third-party site directly.

Those sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content—even if you don’t click on it.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

  • Send download links or email updates you’ve subscribed to

  • Communicate with you regarding orders or questions

  • Screen for fraud or abuse

  • Analyze how our site is used and improve performance

We do not sell your data. Any sharing is done strictly with service providers who help operate or analyze our website (e.g., Google Analytics, email providers).

Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your data in limited ways:

  • Analytics Providers: e.g., Google Analytics (see their privacy policy)

  • Legal Requests: To comply with applicable law or legal process

  • Marketing Services: Only with your explicit opt-in

You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Data Retention

If you leave a comment, it and its metadata are stored indefinitely for moderation purposes.

If you subscribe to an email list, we retain your email until you unsubscribe. You can update or remove your information at any time by contacting us.

Behavioral Advertising

We may use your device data to deliver relevant seasonal content or ads through services like Google or Facebook.

You can learn more about this at http://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising.

To opt-out of targeted advertising:

Do Not Track Signals

Please note that our website does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals from browsers.

Your Rights

You may:

  • Request a copy of the personal data we hold

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Update or correct any inaccurate data

If you’re a resident of the EU or UK, you have specific rights under GDPR. If you’d like to exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Where We Send Your Data

Visitor comments may be screened by automated spam detection systems.

Minors

This site is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under age 12. If we become aware that we have done so, we will promptly delete the data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our practices or legal requirements. We recommend reviewing this page regularly.

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at support@pumpkin-stencils.com or via our Contact Page.

Last updated: 15 June 2025

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