Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how variinc collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website and participate in our knitting and textile heritage workshops. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services, including educational content about Latvian mitten patterns and textile workshops. This includes:

• Personal information you voluntarily provide when registering for workshops or subscribing to our newsletter, such as your name, email address, and phone number
• Information about your participation in workshops held in Sigulda and Cēsis, including attendance records and course completion data
• Usage data collected automatically when you browse our website, including pages visited, time spent on site, and referring websites
• Device information such as browser type, operating system, and IP address
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and remember your preferences

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for several important purposes related to our knitting and textile heritage mission:

• Registering you for workshops and managing your participation in our beginner knitting projects and crochet courses
• Sending you educational materials about Latvian mitten patterns, cimdu raksti symbolism, and traditional textile techniques
• Communicating updates about our workshops, new courses, and events in Sigulda and Cēsis
• Analyzing website usage patterns to improve our educational content and user experience
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights and the rights of our users

Your Privacy Rights

You have important rights regarding your personal information. You have the right to access, review, and request corrections to any personal data we hold about you. You can request deletion of your information, subject to certain legal requirements. You also have the right to opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails. Additionally, you may request information about what data we collect and how we use it. If you believe we have mishandled your information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the appropriate data protection authority in Latvia.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website and to understand how you interact with our content about knitting hobby in Latvia and textile heritage preservation. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site traffic. We use essential cookies for basic website functionality, analytical cookies to understand visitor behavior, and preference cookies to remember your settings. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may limit your ability to fully use certain features of our website. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please visit our Cookie Policy.

Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. Your workshop registration data is retained for record-keeping purposes and to maintain records of your participation in our textile heritage educational programs.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services to help us provide and improve our services. These services may have access to limited information needed to perform their functions, such as email delivery services for our newsletter or payment processors for workshop registrations. We only work with reputable providers who are committed to protecting your privacy. We ensure that third parties are bound by appropriate confidentiality and data protection agreements. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with unaffiliated third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of this policy and, in some cases, by providing additional notice such as a prominent announcement on our website. Your continued use of our website following the posting of revised Privacy Policy terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.