Privacy Policy
Last updated: 8th Sept 2026
The Creative Patch (thecreativepatch.ie) is operated by Creativepip, a registered business based in Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland (RBN 569666).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Who we are
The Creative Patch is a personal blog covering gardening, DIY, and craft content. If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
Email: thecreativepatchie@gmail.com
What information we collect
Newsletter sign-up
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use this solely to send you updates, new posts, and occasional news about The Creative Patch. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email we send.
Cookies and analytics
Like most websites, we use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site (for example, via Google Search Console or Squarespace's built-in analytics). This helps us see which content is useful and improve the site over time. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
Affiliate links
Some posts on this site contain affiliate links, including links to Amazon. If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Clicking these links takes you to a third-party website (such as Amazon), which has its own privacy policy governing any data collected there. We do not receive or store any personal or payment information from these transactions.
How we use your information
We use the information collected only to:
Send newsletter updates to subscribers who have opted in
Understand overall site traffic and improve content
Respond to any enquiries sent to us directly via the contact page or email
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Legal basis for processing
Where we collect your email address for our newsletter, we do so on the basis of your consent, which you give by submitting the sign-up form. You may withdraw this consent at any time by unsubscribing.
How long we keep your data
We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your details are removed from our mailing list.
Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland), the supervisory authority for data protection: www.dataprotection.ie
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address above.
Third-party services
This site may use third-party tools such as Squarespace (our website host and email/analytics provider) and Amazon Associates (affiliate program). These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data:
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Pip Kelly, The Creative Patch / Creativepip Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland