Sew Vivi

Sew Vivi

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 8 January 2026

1. Who we are

This website is operated by SEW VIVI (“we”, “us”, “our”).
Website: https://sewvivi.com
Contact email: hello@sewvivi.com
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure way.

2. What personal data we collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect:
  • Name and email address
  • Billing and payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
  • Login and account information
  • Comments and messages you submit
  • IP address, browser type, and device information
  • Usage data (pages viewed, actions taken)
  • Cookie and tracking data
We only collect data that is necessary to operate our website, deliver services, and comply with legal obligations.

3. Lawful basis for processing (UK & EU GDPR)

We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
  • Consent – where you have given clear permission (e.g. email marketing)
  • Contract – to deliver courses or products you have purchased
  • Legal obligation – for accounting, tax, or regulatory purposes
  • Legitimate interests – to improve our services, prevent fraud, and maintain website security
You may withdraw consent at any time.

4. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymised hash of your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you use it.
Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Once approved, your profile picture may be publicly visible alongside your comment.

5. Media uploads

If you upload images to the website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images.

6. Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:
  • Enable website functionality
  • Remember preferences
  • Improve performance and user experience
  • Analyse website usage

Types of cookies we use:
  • Essential cookies – required for site operation
  • Functional cookies – remember preferences
  • Analytics cookies – understand site usage
  • Marketing cookies – used for advertising where applicable
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Email marketing

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your name and email address.
We use third-party email providers (such as MailerLite, ConvertKit, or Flowdesk) to manage and send emails. These providers only process your data according to our instructions and applicable data protection laws.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.

8. Payments

We accept payments through secure third-party providers such as Stripe and PayPal.
We do not store or process full payment card details on our servers. Payment providers handle your data in accordance with their own privacy policies and security standards.

9. Courses and digital products

When you purchase a course or digital product, we collect the information necessary to:
  • Create and manage your account
  • Provide access to purchased content
  • Communicate essential service information
Course platforms (such as Kajabi, ThriveCart, or Thinkific) may process data on our behalf under data protection agreements.

10. Analytics and advertising

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.
These tools collect information such as:
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device and browser information
Where required by law, analytics and advertising cookies are only activated with your consent.

11. Embedded content from other websites

Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, social media posts).

Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the third-party website directly. These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track interactions.

12. Who we share your data with

We may share personal data with trusted third parties only where necessary, including:
  • Website hosting providers
  • Payment processors
  • Email marketing platforms
  • Course platforms
  • Analytics and security services
We never sell your personal data.

13. International data transfers

If you access this website from outside the UK, your data may be transferred to and processed in the UK or other countries where our service providers operate.

Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms to protect your data.

14. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
  • Comments and metadata: retained indefinitely
  • User accounts: retained while active
  • Purchase records: retained for legal and accounting purposes
  • Email marketing data: until you unsubscribe

15. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request data portability
To exercise your rights, contact: hello@sewvivi.com

16. California privacy rights (CCPA / CPRA)

California residents have the right to:
  • Know what personal data is collected
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data

We do not sell personal information.
Requests can be made via email at: hello@sewvivi.com

17. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

18. 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 revision date.

19. Contact

If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Email: hello@sewvivi.com
Website: https://sewvivi.com

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