Cookie Policy

Last Updated: August 18, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how crochetsal.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit and use our website.

Website: https://crochetsal.com

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies allow websites to recognize a user’s device, remember preferences, improve website functionality, analyze website traffic, and, depending on their purpose, provide personalized advertising or other services.

Cookies may be:

First-party cookies, which are placed directly by our website.
Third-party cookies, which are placed by services operated by third parties, such as analytics, advertising, or other service providers.

Cookies may also be either session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.

2. Types of Cookies We May Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the basic operation, security, and functionality of the website.

They may be used to:

Maintain essential website functionality.
Remember certain technical preferences.
Maintain security and prevent fraudulent activity.
Store your cookie-consent preferences.

Because these cookies are necessary for the website to operate or to provide a service you have requested, they may not require consent where applicable under the relevant legal framework.

2.2 Analytics and Statistics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

For example, we may use Google Analytics to collect information such as:

Pages visited.
Approximate traffic sources.
General interaction with the website.
Device and browser information.
General geographic information.
Website usage patterns.

These cookies and related technologies will only be used where the required legal consent has been obtained.

2.3 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

We may use advertising technologies, including Google AdSense, to display advertisements on our website.

Depending on the configuration of the advertising service and your choices, these technologies may process information relating to your browsing activity, device, or interactions with advertisements in order to provide advertising, measure advertising performance, prevent fraud, or personalize advertisements.

Where required by applicable law, advertising and marketing cookies will only be activated after you provide the appropriate consent.

3. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that place cookies or use similar technologies on our website.

These services may include:

Google Analytics

Google Analytics may be used to understand website traffic and visitor interactions.

Google AdSense

Google AdSense may be used to display advertisements on our website and may use cookies or similar technologies for advertising-related purposes.

Third-party providers operate under their own privacy policies and terms. Their processing of information may be subject to their respective policies and legal obligations.

We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of relevant third-party providers for more information about how they process data.

4. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner or consent-management interface.

Where consent is legally required, non-essential cookies and similar technologies will not be activated until you provide the appropriate consent.

Depending on the available options, you may be able to:

Accept all cookies.
Reject non-essential cookies.
Select individual categories of cookies.
Manage your preferences.

Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. Where consent is used as the legal basis, you may withdraw it at any time. The European Data Protection Board and European Commission emphasize that withdrawing consent should be possible and should not be more difficult than giving it.

5. Changing or Withdrawing Your Cookie Consent

You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time.

If our website provides a “Cookie Settings,” “Privacy Settings,” or similar button or link, you can use it to reopen the consent-management interface and modify your choices.

You may also delete or block cookies through your browser settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality, performance, or availability of some features of the website.

6. Browser Cookie Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control, block, or delete cookies through their settings.

You can generally configure your browser to:

Block all cookies.
Block third-party cookies.
Delete cookies when the browser is closed.
Notify you when a website attempts to place a cookie.
Delete previously stored cookies.

The exact procedure depends on the browser and device you use.

7. Legal Basis

Where cookies or similar technologies involve the processing of personal data, the processing may fall under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Where consent is required, we rely on your consent as the legal basis for the relevant processing under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

The rules governing the storage of or access to information on a user’s device are also subject to applicable electronic communications and ePrivacy requirements. The GDPR and ePrivacy rules should therefore be considered together when determining whether consent is required for a particular cookie or tracking technology.

Strictly necessary technologies may be used without consent where permitted by applicable law.

8. Personal Data and Cookies

Some cookies may collect or process information that can constitute personal data, depending on the circumstances and the information involved.

Where applicable, we process personal data in accordance with the GDPR and other applicable data-protection laws.

For more information about how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data, please consult our Privacy Policy.

9. International Data Transfers

Some third-party service providers used by this website may process information outside your country or outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where personal data is transferred internationally, we aim to ensure that the transfer is carried out in accordance with applicable data-protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place where required.

10. How Long Cookies Are Stored

The duration of cookies varies depending on their purpose.

Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may remain on your device for a longer period.

The specific duration may depend on the service provider, cookie type, and configuration of the website.

Where applicable, information about individual cookies, their purposes, providers, and retention periods should be available through our cookie-consent management tool.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

The cookies and technologies used on our website.
Third-party services.
Applicable laws and regulations.
Our website’s functionality.
Our privacy and data-processing practices.

When we make significant changes, we may update the “Last Updated” date displayed at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.

12. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal data, including:

The right to access your personal data.
The right to request correction of inaccurate data.
The right to request deletion of your personal data.
The right to restrict certain processing.
The right to object to certain processing.
The right to data portability, where applicable.
The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

You may exercise your applicable rights by contacting us using the details provided below.

13. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy rights, you can contact us at:

crochetsal.com
Email: [email protected]

Last Updated: August 18, 2026