Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 9, 2026

Welcome to GaugeGenie (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website gaugegenie.com and use our knitting tools and resources.

Important: By using GaugeGenie, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Create an account or register on our website
Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
Save your knitting projects, patterns, or calculations
Contact us with questions, feedback, or support requests
Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions
Post comments or interact with our community features

This information may include:

Name and email address
Username and password
Profile information (optional)
Knitting preferences and project details
Payment information (if applicable for premium features)
Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access GaugeGenie, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

IP address and device identifiers
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on our website
Referring website or source
Clickstream data and interaction patterns
Calculation and tool usage data

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These may include:

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

Providing Services: To operate and maintain GaugeGenie’s calculators, patterns, and yarn guides
Account Management: To create and manage your account, save your projects and preferences
Personalization: To customize your experience and provide tailored recommendations
Communication: To send you newsletters, updates, and respond to your inquiries
Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our tools and features
Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security issues
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Marketing: To send promotional materials (with your consent where required)

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

Web hosting and cloud storage providers
Email delivery services
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Payment processors (for premium features)
Customer support platforms

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

Legal process or government requests
Protection of our rights, property, or safety
Protection of users or the public
Prevention of fraud or security issues

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share information with other parties when you provide explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Secure server infrastructure
Regular security assessments
Access controls and authentication
Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Restriction: Request restriction of processing your information
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Objection: Object to certain types of processing
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services and maintain your account
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Achieve the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy

When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Children’s Privacy

GaugeGenie is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, patterns, or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using GaugeGenie, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and service providers wherever they are located.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date
Sending an email notification (for significant changes)
Displaying a notice on our website

Your continued use of GaugeGenie after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

GaugeGenie Email: privacy@gaugegenie.com Website: gaugegenie.com

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

12. Additional Information for Specific Regions

12.1 European Economic Area (EEA) Users

If you are located in the EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
The right to data portability
Enhanced rights regarding automated decision-making

Our legal basis for processing your information includes consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, and legal obligations.

12.2 California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

The right to know what personal information we collect and how it’s used
The right to request deletion of your personal information
The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights