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Privacy Statement

Last Updated: September 2026
Trading Name: Bare Thread Patterns
Legal Entity: Jaclyn M Ltd

At Bare Thread Patterns (operated by Jaclyn M Ltd), we value our sewing community and respect your privacy. We recognize how important it is to keep your personal information secure, transparent, and private.

The Bottom Line: We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. All personal details are collected directly from you via this website. We do not collect or store any credit card information; all payments are processed through secure, industry-standard gateways (such as Stripe or PayPal).

1. Information We Collect
We only collect personal information necessary to deliver your digital pattern downloads and support your sewing experience:

  •  Order Details: Your name, email address, billing address, and country (used to deliver files and calculate local taxes/VAT where applicable).
     

  • Payment Processing: Payment details are handled entirely by secure third-party processors. Bare Thread Patterns never sees or stores your credit card details.
     

  •  Email Subscriptions: If you sign up for our newsletter or download a free resource, we collect your name and email address so we can send pattern updates, studio news, and errata notices. You can unsubscribe at any time.

     

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To process your order and generate instant digital pattern download links.

  • To email you order confirmations, receipts, or important pattern updates (errata). 

  • To communicate with you directly if you request technical support with printing or assembling your files. 

  • To analyze general studio trends so we can improve our pattern drafting and instruction resources. 

  •  To protect the security and integrity of our digital platform.
     

3. Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses basic cookies to keep your shopping cart working smoothly and to view anonymous site traffic analytics. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, though some store features may require cookies to function properly.

4. Third-Party Service Providers
We never sell or trade your data. We only share essential information with trusted service providers who help run our studio site, including our website host (e.g.,Wix, Shopify/Squarespace), payment gateways (Stripe/PayPal), and email platforms. All partners are bound by strict privacy standards.


5. Accessing & Managing Your Information
You have full control over your personal data under the NZ Privacy Act 2020 and applicable global privacy laws:

  •  You can request a copy of any personal information we hold about you at any time.

  •   You can request that we update, correct, or permanently delete your details from our records.

  •  *You can unsubscribe from marketing emails instantly by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email.

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To make a privacy request or ask a question about your data, please contact us at hello@barethreadpatterns.co.nz and we will get it sorted for you promptly.

 

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