Privacy policy
Effective Date: 15 July 2025
Website:https://offlinesprouts.com/
Who We Are
Offline Sprouts is a crafting and storytelling website dedicated to encouraging device-free creative time for children. We provide step-by-step craft videos, activities, and downloadable resources designed for children aged 4-10 years.
Information We Collect
Email Addresses
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:
- Your email address
- The date you subscribed
- Your subscription preferences
Automatic Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- Your IP address and general location (country/region)
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit and time spent on our site
- How you found our website (search engines, social media, etc.)
YouTube Integration
Our website embeds YouTube videos. When you watch these videos, YouTube may collect information about your viewing habits according to their own privacy policy. We don't control what YouTube collects.
How We Use Your Information
Email Newsletter
- Send you craft ideas, new video notifications, and activity sheets
- Share updates about new content and resources
- You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in our emails
Website Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand:
- Which craft projects are most popular
- How to improve our website experience
- What content parents and children find most helpful
We Never:
- Sell your personal information
- Share your email with other companies (except our email service provider)
- Send spam or irrelevant content
- Collect personal information from children under 13
Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Important for Parents: Our website is designed for children but intended to be used with adult supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old.
- We don't have user accounts or registration for children
- We don't collect names, photos, or personal details from children
- All email subscriptions should be done by parents/guardians
- If we discover we've collected a child's information, we'll delete it immediately
Parent Rights: If you believe we've collected your child's information, please contact us immediately at [your email].
Cookies and Tracking
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
Cookies We Use:
Essential Cookies: Help our website work properly - Analytics Cookies: Help us understand which crafts are popular (Google Analytics)
YouTube Cookies: Set when you watch our embedded videos
Managing Cookies:
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect how our website works. To opt out of Google Analytics, visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Data Storage and Security
-Your email is stored securely with our email service provider
- We use industry-standard security measures
- We keep your information only as long as needed for our services
- If you unsubscribe, we'll remove your email within 30 days
Your Rights You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we have about you
- Request correction of incorrect information
- Request deletion of your information
- Unsubscribe from our emails anytime
- Lodge a complaint with New Zealand's Privacy Commissioner
Third-Party Links
Our website contains affiliate links to Amazon and other retailers for craft supplies. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we're not responsible for their practices.
International Users
While we're based in New Zealand, we welcome visitors from around the world. By using our website, you consent to your information being processed in New Zealand.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. We'll post changes on this page with a new effective date. For significant changes, we'll notify email subscribers.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal information:
Website: https://offlinesprouts.com/
This policy was last updated on 15th of July, 2025. We're committed to protecting your privacy while providing safe, creative activities for families.