Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Güncelleme tarihi]
Last updated by: Modella Pattern

At Modella Pattern, your privacy and trust are very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website modellapattern.com or purchase our digital products.

1. Who We Are

Modella Pattern is an independent digital sewing pattern studio operated from Türkiye. We design and sell downloadable PDF sewing patterns to customers worldwide.
For data protection purposes, Modella Pattern is the data controller responsible for your information.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, billing address, phone number (if provided).

  • Payment Information: Processed securely by Shopify, PayPal, or Stripe. We do not store card details on our servers.

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, time zone, and website activity, collected automatically for analytics and security.

  • Communication Data: Messages sent through contact forms or email.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process and deliver your orders.

  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.

  • Improve website performance and usability.

  • Send marketing emails (only if you subscribed voluntarily).

We will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. Sharing Your Data

We may share your information with:

  • Shopify Inc. – for hosting and secure checkout.

  • Payment Processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) – to process payments securely.

  • Email Marketing Providers (e.g., Mailchimp, Klaviyo) – only if you subscribe to our newsletter.

All partners are GDPR compliant and handle data under strict confidentiality agreements.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your shopping experience. Cookies help us remember your preferences and improve website performance.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect some site features.
See our full [Cookie Policy] (if available) for details.

6. Data Retention

We retain order and customer data for as long as necessary to comply with legal obligations (usually up to 6 years) or until you request deletion.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the data we hold about you.

  • Correct or delete your personal information.

  • Withdraw consent for marketing emails at any time.
    To exercise these rights, contact us at leyla@modellapattern.com.

8. Security

We use encryption, secure servers, and trusted payment gateways to protect your information.
However, please note that data transmission over the Internet can never be guaranteed 100% secure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact:
📧 leyla@modellapattern.com