At Charleston Crafted, we use cookies to help improve your experience and support the work we do here — like sharing free DIY tutorials, home projects, and inspiration with you!
Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help websites remember things like your preferences, what you’ve clicked on, or what you’ve added to a cart. Some cookies are essential for our site to function, while others help us analyze performance or show you personalized ads.
How We Use Cookies
- Performance & Analytics: We use cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve content and functionality.
- Personalized Ads: Our ad partner, Mediavine, uses cookies to deliver relevant ads based on your browsing behavior.
- Functionality: Cookies help the site remember things like your preferences, login details (if applicable), and previously viewed content.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
We partner with Mediavine to handle cookie consent and privacy compliance. When you first visit our site, you’ll see a cookie banner asking for your preferences. If you accepted or declined certain cookies and want to make changes, here’s what to do:
- Clear your browser cookies for charlestoncrafted.com
- Refresh the page to re-trigger the cookie settings banner
- Follow the instructions in the popup to adjust your preferences
You can also learn more about how Mediavine handles cookies and data privacy here:
👉 Mediavine Consent Management Platform FAQ
Respecting Your Privacy
We take your privacy seriously. To learn more about what information we collect and how it’s used, please see our Disclosure Page.
Still have questions?
You can always reach out to us at sean@charlestoncrafted.com and we’ll be happy to help.
Company Information
The Charleston Crafted Blog LLC (also known as The Charleston Crafted Blog LLC or N/A)
Site: Charleston Crafted
Address: 2759 Rutherford Way, Charleston, USA 29414
Website: CharlestonCrafted.com
Contact Email: contact@https://www.charlestoncrafted.com
Contact Phone: Not applicable — contact is via email: sean@charlestoncrafted.com
Site Editor: Morgan Smith McBride
Introduction
At Charleston Crafted, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure our website works efficiently and to provide you with the best possible experience.
This page explains what cookies are, why Charleston Crafted use them, how you can control them, and the legal requirements for transparency.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit Charleston Crafted and our website (https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/).
They help our site remember information—such as your language settings or items in your cart—so that your experience is smoother and more personalized.
Why We Use Cookies
Charleston Crafted use cookies for several important reasons:
- Enhancing User Experience:
Cookies help Charleston Crafted remember your preferences (for example, language, region, or settings) to provide you with a smooth, personalized experience. - Improving Website Performance:
By collecting aggregated data on site usage, cookies allow Charleston Crafted to monitor our website’s performance, identify technical issues, and optimize functionality. - Analyzing Visitor Behavior:
Charleston Crafted use common analytics packages (for example, Google Analytics) to gather non‑identifying, aggregated data—such as session duration, page views, and navigation paths—to help us improve our content, design, and overall functionality. - Supporting Marketing Initiatives:
Some cookies enable us to track affiliate link performance on Charleston Crafted and display personalized offers, supporting our marketing efforts while respecting your privacy.
How We Use Cookies and Tracking Technologies
1. Essential and Functional Cookies
- Purpose:
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of Charleston Crafted. They enable secure access, and smooth navigation, and help remember your core preferences. - Usage:
Without these cookies, Charleston Crafted may not work properly.
2. Analytics and Performance Cookies
- Usage:
Cookies (such as those from Google Analytics) collect aggregated data about how visitors interact with Charleston Crafted. This includes information such as session duration, page views, and navigation paths. Charleston Crafted use this data to measure performance and improve our site’s usability.
3. Affiliate Cookies and Third‑Party Tracking
- Affiliate Disclosures:
Charleston Crafted participate in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on affiliate links on our site, you may be redirected to external websites where affiliates may set their own cookies or use other tracking technologies. - Privacy:
Charleston Crafted do not collect or pass on any personally identifying information without your explicit permission. Once redirected, the external site's privacy policy applies.
4. Other Tracking and External Services
- External Scripts and Resources:
Our website uses external resources (such as Google Fonts, CDNs, jQuery, or Bootstrap) to enhance design and performance. These third parties may set their own cookies or track usage according to their privacy policies. - Structured Data & Preload Links:
We use structured data (JSON-LD) and preconnect/preload techniques to improve search engine visibility and page load times. While these methods do not set cookies directly, they may be linked to external services that do.
Legal Frameworks
Our cookie practices comply with various legal requirements. We disclose our practices in accordance with:
- South Carolina, United States:
Provides the overarching legal requirements for data processing and transparency. - California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Mandates clear disclosure of data collection practices, including cookie usage. - Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), CCPA, CAN-SPAM Act and Federal Trade Commission Act, CCPA, and state-level consumer protection laws:
Ensure that we disclose our cookie practices and honor your rights regarding personal data. - Jurisdiction:
Any disputes or regulatory issues are governed by Charleston County, South Carolina, United States.
These laws require us to obtain your consent before placing non‑essential cookies on your device.
Cookie Table
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration (as per 2 years) | Category |
| ExampleCookie | Enhances site performance | 2 years (example) | Analytics |
| AffiliateCookie | Tracks affiliate link performance | Varies | Marketing |
| FunctionalCookie | Remembers user preferences | Varies | Essential |
| ... | ... | ... | ... |
Note: This table is an example. Actual cookie names, purposes, durations, and categories may vary.
Managing Your Cookies
You can control cookies on your device in two main ways:
- Browser Settings:
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please refer to your browser’s help documentation for specific instructions. Blocking cookies may affect the functionality of Charleston Crafted. - Cookie Consent Banner:
When you first visit our website (https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/), you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or adjust your cookie preferences. You can update these choices at any time using our settings link: https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/cookie-settings/.
Your Rights using Charleston Crafted
You have certain rights regarding your personal data under applicable laws, including:
- Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Restriction of Processing: Request that we limit the processing of your data.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your data.
- Data Portability: Request that we transfer your personal data to another organization.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@https://www.charlestoncrafted.com.
Cookie Management FAQ
Q: What are cookies?
A: Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and track your activity.
Q: Why does Charleston Crafted use cookies?
A: We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences (such as language or region settings).
- Improve website performance and functionality.
- Analyze how users interact with our site using common analytics packages (like Google Analytics).
- Support our affiliate and marketing initiatives by tracking affiliate performance and delivering personalized offers.
Q: What types of cookies are used on this website?
A: Our site uses several types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: Used to monitor site usage and improve our service.
- Affiliate & Marketing Cookies: Track affiliate performance and help deliver personalized promotions.
- Third‑Party Cookies: Set by external services (such as Google Fonts, CDNs, or analytics tools).
Q: How can I manage or block cookies?
A: You can manage cookies by:
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
- Using the cookie consent banner on our website to customize your cookie preferences.
Q: Will blocking cookies affect my experience on Charleston Crafted?
A: Yes. Disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our website and result in a less personalized browsing experience.
Q: How do affiliate cookies work?
A: When you click on affiliate links on our site, you may be redirected to external sites where affiliate cookies are set. These cookies help track affiliate performance and personalize offers. Once you leave our site, the external site's privacy policy applies.
Q: What if I have more questions about cookies or my privacy?
A: If you have additional questions or need further assistance, please contact us at sean@charlestoncrafted.com.
Q: How often is this information updated?
A: We review and update our cookie practices periodically to ensure compliance with legal requirements. Please check this page regularly for the latest information.