This privacy policy explains how Lifestyle Arts & Crafts Limited uses and protects any information that you give us when you use this website.
Lifestyle Arts & Crafts Limited is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the security of any personal information received from you. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
Lifestyle Arts & Crafts Limited may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.
We strictly adhere to the requirements of the data protection legislation in the UK, including the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). The purpose of this statement is to explain to you what personal information we collect and how we may use it.
Your use of this site signifies your consent to us collecting and using personal information about you, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
When you place an order, we collect:-
This allows us to process and fulfil your order. You have the option to withhold personal information that is not required for the order process.
We may also collect and keep a record of:-
To verify details associated with your method of your payment
To fulfil for your order – for example, we may pass your postal address details and email address for tracking purposes to our courier.
For marketing activities, including advertising, direct mail and analysis of customers’ shopping habits
With your consent, from time to time we may send you emails using the email address you have provided, about new product ranges, offers and promotions, and news or any other information which we think you may find useful
Occasionally, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.
We may use the information you provide to improve our products and services. Internal record keeping and administration of our web site
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
We do not sell, rent or exchange your personal information with any third party for commercial reasons, or unless required to do so by law. Occasionally our third party service providers may need access to certain records for business and/or financial operations.
In the event that our business assets are ever sold to or purchased by another company you will be informed and we will attempt to ensure that the new organisation follows the principles set out in this Privacy Policy.
We only retain information for as long as is needed to enable us to carry out our business. This information enables us to communicate with you regarding any orders you may place and to provide you with relevant information until you request it to be deleted.
We follow strict security procedures in the storage and disclosure of information, which you have given us, to prevent unauthorised access in accordance with the UK data protection legislation. We have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online and in order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure.
We will inform you of any suspected breach of the security of personal data within 72 hours of us becoming aware of it.
We do not collect sensitive information about you except when you specifically knowingly provide it. In order to maintain the accuracy of our database, you can check, update or remove your personal details by contacting us at sales@lifestyleartsandcrafts.co.uk
We use “cookies” as part of a normal business procedure to track patterns of behaviour of visitors to our site. A cookie is an element of data that our web site sends to your browser, which is then stored on your system. Cookies allow web browsers to respond to your individual likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages on our web site are being visited, and to enable us to analyse data and make improvements to our web site in line with customer needs.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.
Whilst most web browsers automatically accept cookies, you can choose to accept or decline cookies. You can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer, however this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
If you have any questions about privacy please contact us at sales@lifestyleartsandcrafts.co.uk
Updated May 2018
We are proud to stock a range of alpaca knitting yarn on cone in pure alpaca yarn and alpaca blends, in 3ply, 4ply, double knitting DK and aran weight, so ideal for both hand and machine knitting.
The finer weights are suitable for standard gauge knitting machines and the heavier counts are for use on a chunky gauge knitting machine. Most of our coned yarns are also suitable for crochet and weaving too!
Finest pure and blended cashmere yarn on cone for hand or machine knitting and weaving. Range of stocked shades and counts including 1 2 3 4 ply DK double knitting, aran and chunky weight, worsted and woolen spun yarn.
Weaving cashmere yarn in single fold ply weaving twist also stocked. All major spinners – Loro Piana, Carriagi, Botto Poala, Todd & Duncan.
Cashmere blends available in extra fine merino wool, silk, cotton, lurex and more!
We stock an unrivaled spectrum of cotton shades in both 4 ply and DK for hand or machine knitting, crochet and weaving, and also ecru undyed cotton in a range of weights from 3 ply right up to super chunky cotton suitable for bulky knitting projects or macrame.
If you’re looking for something a little different, unusual or quirky, our fancy yarns category has something for you! A full range of feather yarns including 4 ply pellonia yarn, DK feather glitter yarn, 4ply feather lurex yarn, space dyed feather yarns and lots lots more!
Mohair yarns can be found in a variety of forms, for example brushed mohair, spun mohair, or mohair loop boucle on cone. Our offering of mohair yarns spans all types of mohair, including a super range of unique mohair alpaca loop boucle yarns and also some unusual kid mohair yarns, suiting hand & machine knitting and weaving too.
We stock a selection of rug weaving yarns in various shades and thicknesses, from 14 wpi through to super chunky 5 wpi. These strong hardwearing yarns are perfect for both weft and warp rug weaving.
We stock a broad range of silk yarn on cones from fine pure silk yarns for weaving to thicker merino silk bourette yarn cones for hand and machine knitting on standard gauge knitting machines.
We stock a broad range of silk yarn on cones from fine pure silk yarns for weaving to thicker merino silk bourette yarn cones for hand and machine knitting on standard gauge knitting machines.
The wool category is the largest area of our website, we stock more wool yarns than any other type of yarn. Whether it’s an extrafine worsted spun pure merino wool, a chunky shetland, or something inbetween you’ll find it here!
All yarns are in stock and ready to ship the same day across the UK at no extra cost, we offer competitive rates for Europe, USA and Rest of World.