Privacy Policy

What AC Moore Collects When You Visit Our Arts & Crafts Site

At AC Moore, we collect information in three ways:

Directly from you: When you submit a contact form or subscribe to AC Moore communications, we collect your name and email address.

Automatically: When you browse AC Moore, we collect device type, browser, operating system, IP address, approximate location, pages visited, time spent on site, and referral source through cookies and analytics tools.

From third parties: We receive affiliate tracking data from Amazon Associates and analytics data from Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our arts and crafts content.

How AC Moore Uses Your Information

AC Moore uses collected information to:

• Operate and improve our arts and crafts site
• Respond to your inquiries about store locations, hours, and products
• Send communications you’ve opted into regarding AC Moore updates and craft inspiration
• Analyze site traffic and understand how visitors discover our content
• Comply with legal obligations
• Maintain security and prevent fraud
• Track affiliate referrals when you purchase featured products through Amazon

Cookies and Tracking on the AC Moore Site

AC Moore uses cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality, including navigation and access to secure areas.

Analytics cookies: Google Analytics tracks how visitors use AC Moore — pages visited, session duration, and traffic sources. This data is aggregated and anonymized to help us understand what craft content resonates with our community.

Advertising cookies: Amazon Associates uses cookies to attribute qualifying purchases to our affiliate links when you buy craft supplies and materials we recommend.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the AC Moore site.

How AC Moore Shares Your Information

AC Moore may share information with:

• Service providers who help us operate the site, including hosting and analytics providers
• Amazon.com as part of the Amazon Associates Program
• Law enforcement or government authorities when required by law
• Acquirers in the event of a business transfer or merger

AC Moore does not sell personal information to third parties.

Data Security at AC Moore

AC Moore implements reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including SSL encryption for data transmission. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to protecting your data to the fullest extent possible.

Your Privacy Rights When You Visit AC Moore

All users have the right to:

• Access the personal information AC Moore holds about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request restriction of processing

GDPR (EU/EEA residents):

• Right to access, rectification, and erasure
• Right to restrict processing and data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority

CCPA/CPRA (California residents):

• Know what personal information is collected and how AC Moore uses it
• Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Limit use of sensitive personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA):

Residents of these states have rights to access, correction, deletion, data portability, and opt-out of targeted advertising, substantially similar to CCPA rights, subject to state-specific provisions.

How to exercise your rights: Submit a request by email to the address listed in the Contact section below, or use the contact form on the AC Moore site. We will respond within 30–45 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

AC Moore’s Commitment to Children’s Privacy

The AC Moore site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided AC Moore with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete it in compliance with COPPA.

Third-Party Links on AC Moore

AC Moore contains links to Amazon.com and other third-party sites where you can purchase the craft supplies and materials we feature. AC Moore is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

International Data Transfers for AC Moore Visitors

AC Moore operates in the United States. If you access this site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US. AC Moore takes steps to ensure adequate protections are in place for such transfers, in compliance with applicable law.

How Long AC Moore Retains Your Data

AC Moore retains personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is governed by Google’s data retention policies.

Email Communications from AC Moore

If you subscribe to AC Moore communications, you will receive periodic emails about arts and crafts content, store updates, and craft inspiration. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.

Do Not Track Signals and AC Moore

Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals. At this time, AC Moore does not respond to Do Not Track signals. We continue to collect information as described in this policy.

Changes to AC Moore’s Privacy Policy

AC Moore may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will indicate the effective date of the latest revision at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated with reasonable notice. Continued use of the AC Moore site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

California “Shine the Light” Law

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request information about personal information shared with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, contact AC Moore at the address below.

Consent

By using the AC Moore site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Contact AC Moore About Privacy

To exercise your privacy rights or ask questions about this policy, contact us at: