Last updated: March 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Bag Pattern Hub (bagpatternhub.com) collects, uses, and protects your personal information. By using this website, you agree to the terms of this policy.
Who We Are
Bag Pattern Hub is a blog dedicated to reviewing and curating indie bag sewing patterns, run by Hemalatha (Bangalore, India). If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at hemazingbags@gmail.com.
Affiliate Disclosure
This site contains affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I am a participant in the Awin affiliate network and may also participate in other affiliate programmes.
All opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. I only recommend products and patterns that I genuinely believe are useful to my readers. Affiliate relationships never influence my reviews.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Name and email address — if you sign up for our email newsletter
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, via Google Analytics
- IP address — collected automatically by our hosting provider and analytics tools
- Cookie data — see the Cookies section below
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except as described in this policy.
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time on site, and general location (country/city level). This data is anonymous and cannot be used to identify you personally.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Google AdSense
This website may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings at adssettings.google.com.
Cookies
This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies — necessary for the website to function
- Analytics cookies — Google Analytics (see above)
- Advertising cookies — Google AdSense (see above)
- Preference cookies — to remember your settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to our email newsletter, we collect your name and email address. We use this information only to send you updates about new blog posts and pattern recommendations. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.
We do not share your email address with third parties.
Your Rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- UK & EU (GDPR): Right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
- USA (California — CCPA): Right to know what personal data is collected and the right to request deletion.
- Australia (Privacy Act): Right to access and correct your personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hemazingbags@gmail.com.
Third Party Links
This website contains links to third-party websites including pattern designers and retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hemazingbags@gmail.com.