CHANGING PATTERNS

Last updated: 11/1/25

This Privacy Policy describes how Changing Patterns SASU (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal information on https://changing-patterns.com.

We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and processing your data in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

1. Who We Are

Changing Patterns SASU
Registered in France
SIRET: 989803275
Website: https://changing-patterns.com
Email: [email protected]

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following data:

  • Personal details you provide (name, email, billing address, payment information) when purchasing a product or booking a service.
  • Information submitted through contact forms or comments.
  • Automatically collected data (browser, IP address, cookies).

When you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent to help detect spam.
An anonymized string from your email (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy.
After approval, your profile picture becomes visible next to your comment.

If you upload images, avoid uploading files with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors could extract location information.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Process purchases, payments, and deliver digital products or services.
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
  • Send newsletters and updates (only if you subscribed).
  • Improve website performance and user experience.
  • Comply with accounting, tax, and legal obligations.

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Your data is processed on the following legal bases:

  • Contract: to provide products or services you purchase.
  • Consent: for newsletters or marketing emails.
  • Legitimate interest: to operate and improve our business.
  • Legal obligation: for accounting and tax compliance.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to support functionality, security, and analytics.
If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for your convenience (expires after one year).
Temporary cookies check if your browser accepts cookies.
Login cookies last two days; display preference cookies last one year.

You can control or delete cookies anytime via your browser settings.
By using this site, you consent to our use of cookies.

6. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles).
This behaves as if you visited those external sites, which may collect data or use cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.

7. Data Retention

  • Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely.
  • Customer purchase data is stored for up to 10 years (for legal and tax purposes).
  • Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Contact form messages are deleted after 12 months.

8. Who We Share Your Data With

We share your data only with trusted service providers essential to our operations:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
  • Email marketing tools (Flodesk, ConvertKit)
  • Hosting provider (Bluehost / WordPress)
  • Analytics tools (Google Analytics, etc.)
    All partners comply with GDPR or equivalent data protection frameworks.

Comments may be checked via an automated spam detection service.

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access and receive a copy of your personal data.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
  • Request limitation or objection to processing.
  • File a complaint with the CNIL (France) or your local authority.

To exercise these rights, email us at [insert contact email].

10. Data Security

We use SSL encryption and secure hosting to protect your information.
However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

11. Where Your Data Is Sent

Your data may be processed by our service providers located within or outside the European Economic Area.
In such cases, appropriate safeguards are applied (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses).

12. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will appear on this page with an updated revision date.

14. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Changing Patterns SASU
📧 hello@ameliequilichini
🌐 https://changing-patterns.com