Welcome to Hoops & Hoots!
We are thrilled to welcome you to Hoops & Hoots – an online quilting circle for quilters at alllevels. To support Hoops & Hoots, we may earn use affiliate marketing, social media,advertisements and other revenue-generating tools. Please see below for details and theimpact this may or may not have for the visitor.
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FTC Affiliate Disclaimer
At Hoops & Hoots, we want to be completely transparent about the intent of our site, what products/content/resources we choose to promote, how we may generate funds, and ultimately provide readers with an online stitch and chat experience. We will make clear if/when a product is sponsored or promoted but our views will always remain our own. We only support those products we would use in our own homes and projects.
Hoops & Hoots provides the vast majority of our content free of charge. To earn some income to cover website development costs, support new content creation, and engage our readers with quality products that we ourselves have used and appreciated, we may at times create digital products for sale, sell physical products or engage in the following common blog revenue generation strategies. Your support is so helpful in maintaining our ability topublish Hoops & Hoots. Please see below for additional information on other common blog revenue generation strategies that we may use.
A portion of our revenue may be generated through “affiliate links” such that when a reader clicks a link to make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no cost to the reader. We only promote those products that we, ourselves, have used and enjoyed. Readers who click an affiliate link will never pay more for that product as the price of any product or service purchased through an affiliate link is either the same as retail or, at times, at a reader discount. The store or seller pays that commission, never the reader.
We may use 3rd party advertisements on some of our posts and pages. These ads may generate income based on the number of times a page is visited or when readers interact with ads.
Website Disclaimer
The information provided by Hoops & Hoots (“I”, “we,” “us” or “our”) on https://hoopsandhoots.com
(the “Site”) is for general informational purposes only. Use of the site and reliance on any information herein is solely at the reader’s own risk. All information on the Site is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness of any information on the Site. Under no circumstance shall we have any liability to readers/consumers for any loss or damage of any kind as a result of the use of the site or reliance on information provided on the site.
External Links Disclaimer
The Site may contain (or you may be sent through the Site) links to other websites or content belonging to or originating from third parties or links to websites and features in banners or other advertising. Such external links are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness by us. We do not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third party websites linked through the site or any website or feature linked in any banner or other advertising. We will not be a party to or in any way be responsible for monitoring any transaction between the reader and third party providers of products or services.
Professional Links Disclaimer
The Site cannot and does not contain professional advice. The information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals. We do not provide any kind of professional advice. The use or reliance of any information contained on this site is solely at the reader’s own risk.
Testimonials Disclaimer
The Site may contain testimonials by users of our products and/or services. These testimonials reflect the real-life experiences and opinions of such users. However, the experiences are personal to those particular users, and may not necessarily be representative of all users of our products and/or services. We do not claim, and you should not assume, that all users will have the same experiences. Your individual results may vary.
The testimonials on the Site may be submitted in various forms such as text, audio and/or video, and are reviewed by us before being posted. They appear on the Site verbatim as given by the users, except for the correction of grammar or typing errors. Some testimonials may have been shortened for the sake of brevity where the full testimonial contained extraneous information not relevant to the general public. The views and opinions contained in the testimonials belong solely to the individual user and do not necessarily reflect our views and opinions. We are not affiliated with users who provide testimonials unless otherwise stated, and users are not paid or otherwise compensated for their testimonials unless otherwise stated.
Affiliates Disclaimer
The Site may contain links to affiliate websites and we may receive an affiliate commission for any purchases made by you on the affiliate website using such links at no additional cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support.
Privacy Policies
At Hoops & Hoots, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we may collect, how we use it, and how you can manage your information.
Information We Collect – We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:
- Personal information you provide (e.g., name, email address) when subscribing to our newsletter, commenting, or filling out contact forms.
- Usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages viewed) collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information – We use the information collected to:
- Provide and maintain the website.
- Send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (only if you opt-in).
- Respond to inquiries and comments.
- Analyze website usage to improve our content and user experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies – We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Third-Party Services – We may use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, payment processors) that may collect, store, or process your data. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
Data Security – We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Rights – You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
- Opt-out of receiving promotional communications.
- Disable cookies through your browser settings.
Changes to This Policy – We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on this page with the revised date.