Legal
Review our Legal Policies to understand our practices regarding refunds, privacy, cookies, terms of use, and disclaimers. Stay informed about how we protect your data and rights while you enjoy our crochet patterns and tutorials.
Customer Support & Purchase Confidence
Should you encounter any difficulties or concerns regarding your order or our policies, please do not hesitate to email [email protected]. At Loops Only, we are dedicated to providing you with quality crochet patterns and exceptional customer service. We value your business and are here to offer support and solutions for any issues you might experience.
We stand firmly by the quality of our products. While refunds are not offered due to the digital nature of our products, we are committed to assisting you and ensuring your satisfaction with your purchase. Before completing a transaction, it’s important to read and understand our policies. By making a purchase, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to adhere to the policies set forth on this page.
For further inquiries or assistance, feel free to reach out through our contact page. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Refund Policy
Last updated on the 3rd of October, 2023
Instant Download Patterns
All crochet patterns available for purchase are provided as instant downloads. Once your payment is confirmed, you will receive immediate access to your purchased patterns.
For specific download instructions on each platform, please refer to the respective links below:
No Refunds, Returns, Exchanges, or Cancellations
Due to the digital nature of our products, Loops Only does not accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations on any of our instant download patterns. We understand that issues may arise, and we encourage you to contact us directly if you encounter any problems with your order. Our team is committed to assisting you and ensuring your satisfaction with your purchase.
Privacy Policy
Last updated on the 3rd of October, 2023
This privacy notice is for Loops Only (“we,” “us,” or “our”)**. It describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share (“process”) your information when you use our services (“Services”). This applies when you:
- Visit our website at https://loopsonly.com, or any of our websites that link to this privacy notice.
- Engage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing, or events.
For questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].
1) What Information Do We Collect?
We collect information that you voluntarily provide, such as when you:
- Express interest in our products and Services.
- Participate in activities on the Services.
- Contact us for any reason.
Information Provided by You
- Email Addresses: We collect email addresses and other information depending on your interactions and use of our Services.
Sensitive Information
- We do not process sensitive information.
Information Automatically Collected
We collect certain information automatically, including:
- Device and Usage Information: IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, and other technical information.
- Log and Usage Data: Service-related, diagnostic, usage, and performance information.
- Device Data: Information about the device used to access the Services.
- Location Data: Information about your device’s location.
2) How Do We Process Your Information?
We process your information for various reasons, such as responding to inquiries, offering support, saving or protecting vital interests, and compliance with legal obligations.
3) Legal Bases For Processing
For EU or UK Residents
We rely on legal bases like consent, performance of a contract, legal obligations, and vital interests to process your information.
For Canadian Residents
We may process your information with your consent or as permitted under applicable law.
4) Third-Party Websites And Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us. This includes entities involved in advertising, communication, content optimization, social media, analytics, hosting, and verification.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, services, or applications linked to or from our Services.
5) Cookies And Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. For more details, refer to our Cookies policy.
6) Google AdSense
Our website uses Google AdSense, a service for including advertisements from Google Inc. (“Google”). Google AdSense uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. Google AdSense also uses web beacons (invisible images). Through these web beacons, information such as the visitor traffic on these pages can be evaluated.
The information generated by cookies and web beacons regarding your use of this website (including your IP address) and delivery of advertising formats is transmitted to a Google server in the US and stored there. This information can be passed on from Google to contracting parties of Google. However, Google will not merge your IP address with other data you have stored.
You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser; however, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use the full functionality of our website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.
For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, please visit: Google’s advertising privacy FAQ.
To view Google’s terms of service for AdSense, please visit: Google AdSense Terms of Service.
User Choices
Users can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings. Alternatively, users can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.
7) Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary, not exceeding 90 days unless required or permitted by law.
8) Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure.
9) Information From Minors
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If we learn of any collection of data from children under 18, we will take appropriate measures to delete such data.
10) What Are Your Privacy Rights?
In specific regions (like the EEA, UK, Switzerland, and Canada), you possess certain rights under applicable data protection laws. These may include the right to:
- Request access and obtain a copy of your personal information.
- Request rectification or erasure.
- Restrict the processing of your personal information.
- Data portability (if applicable).
- Not be subject to automated decision-making.
In some circumstances, you may also have the right to object to the processing of your personal information. To make such a request, please contact us here [email protected].
We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
If you are located in the EEA or UK and believe we are unlawfully processing your personal information, you also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority.
Residents of Switzerland may contact the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner.
Withdrawing Your Consent
If we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by emailing [email protected]. Please note that withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing conducted before the withdrawal or the processing of your personal information conducted in reliance on lawful processing grounds other than consent.
Opting Out of Marketing and Promotional Communications
Unsubscribe from our marketing and promotional communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the emails. Opting out will remove you from marketing lists, but we may still communicate with you for non-marketing purposes.
11) Controls for Do-Not-Track Features
Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems and applications include a Do-Not-Track (DNT) feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference. Currently, no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. Therefore, we do not respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms that communicate your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted in the future, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this privacy notice.
12) Do United States Residents Have Specific Privacy Rights?
If you are a resident of the United States, you have specific rights regarding access to your personal information. For details on these rights, refer to the section relevant to your state of residence: Virginia, Colorado, California, or Connecticut.
Categories of Personal Information Collected
In the table below, we outline the categories of personal information we collect and have collected over the past 12 months.
| Category | Examples | Collected |
|---|---|---|
| A. Identifiers | Contact details, online identifiers | Yes |
| B. Personal information | Name, contact information, financial information | Yes |
| C. Protected classification | Gender, age | No |
| D. Commercial information | Purchase history, transaction information | No |
| E. Biometric information | Fingerprints, voiceprints | No |
How We Use Your Personal Information
We use and retain your personal information as necessary to provide services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. For more details, refer to the “How Do We Process Your Information?” section.
How We Share Your Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information with our service providers and other third parties under circumstances described in this privacy notice. For more details, refer to the “When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?” section.
Your California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). For more details, refer to the section relevant to California residents.
13) Do Other Regions Have Specific Privacy Rights?
Residents of other regions may have additional privacy rights under their local laws. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with these rights, as they may vary widely from place to place.
14) Do We Make Updates to This Notice?
We may update this privacy notice from time to time to reflect changes to our privacy practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes.
15) How Can You Review, Update, or Delete the Data We Collect From You?
To review, update, or delete your personal information, please submit a request to [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, in accordance with applicable laws.
Introduction
Loops Only (“Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our”) utilizes cookies and similar technologies to recognize users upon visiting our website at https://loopsonly.com (“Website”). This Cookie Policy elucidates these technologies, their applications, and your rights to control their use.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device during a website visit. They are essential for making websites efficient, providing reporting information, and enhancing user experience.
- First-party cookies: Set by Loops Only.
- Third-party cookies: Set by other parties, enabling features or functionalities like advertising, interactive content, and analytics on or through the website.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.
The cookies that are categorized as “Necessary” are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site.
We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website, store your preferences, and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you. These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent.
You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Service | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
cookieyes-consent |
CookieYes sets this cookie to remember users’ consent preferences so that their preferences are respected on subsequent visits to this site. It does not collect or store any personal information about the site visitors. | cookieyes.com | CookieYes | – | 1 year |
Priority |
Protects forms from spam. | google.com | server_cookie | Session | |
_GRECAPTCHA |
Verifies the user is not a bot. | google.com | reCAPTCHA | http_cookie | 5 months 27 days |
rc::a |
Distinguishes humans from bots. | google.com | reCAPTCHA | html_local_storage | Persistent |
Functionality and Performance
Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Service | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
activechatyWidgets |
Premio Chaty set this cookie to collect information about how the user interacts with the live chat feature on the website. | premio.io | Chaty | http_cookie | 23 hours 59 minutes |
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Service | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Records an ID for data on website usage. | loopsonly.com | Google Analytics | http_cookie | 1 year 1 month 4 days |
NID |
Sets a unique user ID to remember preferences. | google.com | server_cookie | 6 months | |
__gads |
Google sets this cookie under the DoubleClick domain, tracks the number of times users see an advert, measures the campaign’s success, and calculates its revenue. This cookie can only be read from the domain they are currently on and will not track any data while they are browsing other sites. | doubleclick.com | – | 1 year 24 days | |
CONSENT |
YouTube sets this cookie via embedded YouTube videos and registers anonymous statistical data. | youtube.com | – | 2 years |
Advertising
These cookies make advertising messages more relevant to you.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Service | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA |
For YouTube services. | youtube.com | YouTube | server_cookie | 5 months 27 days |
etBloomCookie_optin_1 |
Sets newsletter popup session duration. | loopsonly.com | – | http_cookie | 7 days |
test_cookie |
Checks if the user’s browser supports cookies. | doubleclick.net | DoubleClick | server_cookie | 15 minutes |
yt-remote-device-id |
Stores a unique ID for YouTube. | youtube.com | YouTube | html_local_storage | Persistent |
yt.innertube::requests |
Stores YouTube requests made by the user. | youtube.com | YouTube | html_local_storage | Persistent |
yt-remote-connected-devices |
Stores connected devices for YouTube. | youtube.com | YouTube | html_local_storage | Persistent |
How to Control Cookies
Please note that the list of cookies provided above may not be exhaustive and might be subject to updates. For the most current information on the cookies used and their respective functions, please open the Cookie Consent Manager available on our website. Look for an icon featuring a white, round cookie against a black background, usually located at the corner of your screen.
For information on how to refuse cookies on specific browsers, visit:
For opting out of targeted advertising, visit:
- Digital Advertising Alliance
- Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance
What About Other Tracking Technologies, Like Web Beacons?
Apart from cookies, we use technologies like web beacons (also known as “tracking pixels” or “clear gifs”). These small graphic files contain unique identifiers that enable us to recognize when someone has visited our Website or opened an email. This helps us monitor traffic patterns, deliver or communicate with cookies, understand user behavior, improve site performance, and measure the success of marketing campaigns.
Do You Use Flash Cookies or Local Shared Objects?
We may use Flash Cookies (also known as Local Shared Objects or “LSOs”) for various purposes, including fraud prevention and site operations. To manage or block Flash Cookies, adjust the settings of your Flash player by visiting the Website Storage Settings Panel and Global Storage Settings Panel.
Do You Serve Targeted Advertising?
Third parties may serve cookies on your device to provide relevant advertising. These companies use information about your visits to this and other websites to offer advertisements about goods and services that may interest you. They may also use technology to measure advertisement effectiveness. This process does not enable us or them to identify your name or contact details unless you choose to provide these.
How Often Will You Update This Cookie Policy?
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.
Terms of Use
Last updated on the 3rd of October, 2023
1) Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Loops Only website, you agree to abide by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please do not use the site.
2) Intellectual Property
Content on Loops Only is owned by Loops Only or respective content creators who have granted permission for their work’s use. Unauthorized use of any content without express written permission from Loops Only or the respective owners is prohibited, except as described in the Use License section below.
3) Use License
- Tutorials: Tutorials on Loops Only, whether written or visual, are freely accessible and available for both personal and commercial use. Users may view, download, and use tutorials for learning, reference, and even for conducting their own commercial classes or workshops. However, users are not permitted to claim Loops Only’s tutorials as their own or redistribute them without proper attribution to Loops Only or the respective content creator.
- Patterns: Purchased patterns are for the buyer’s personal use only. Buyers may not redistribute, publicly display, or use the patterns for commercial purposes, including selling products made from the patterns, without express permission from Loops Only or the respective pattern designer.
4) User Conduct
Users agree not to use the site in a way that may cause it to be interrupted, damaged, rendered less efficient, or impair its effectiveness or functionality.
5) External Links
Loops Only may provide links to other websites for convenience and informational purposes. These links do not signify endorsement, and we are not responsible for the content of the linked sites.
6) Limitation of Liability
Loops Only will not be liable for any damages arising from the use of this site or from any information, content, products, or services made available through this site.
7) Changes to Terms of Use
Loops Only reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Please check regularly for updates.
8) Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Slovenia.
9) Termination
Loops Only reserves the right to terminate or suspend access to the site, without notice, for conduct that Loops Only believes violates these Terms of Use or is harmful to other users of the site, Loops Only, or third parties, or for other conduct that Loops Only deems inappropriate.
10) Disclaimer of Warranties
Loops Only disclaims warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the site’s content and services.
11) Indemnification
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Loops Only, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims and expenses arising out of the use of the site.
Disclaimers
Last updated on the 3rd of October, 2023
General Information
The content on Loops Only is for informational purposes only. While we aim for accuracy, we cannot guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or availability of information, products, or services on the site.
Use at Your Own Risk
Information and resources on Loops Only are based on the author’s opinions and experience. Use your judgment and discretion when using the provided information. Loops Only is not liable for any damages, injuries, or losses resulting from the use or reliance on our content.
Individual Results May Vary
The crochet patterns and tutorials provided on Loops Only are shared with the understanding that individual results may vary. Success with a particular pattern or technique may depend on factors like personal skill level, experience, and the specific materials used. Loops Only is not responsible for varying outcomes based on individual use of the information provided.
External Links & Affiliates
Loops Only may contain links to external sites and affiliate links, earning a commission at no extra cost to users. We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on external sites.
Changes
We may update these Disclaimers at any time. Review periodically for changes.