Last Updated: May 13, 2026
Velvet Borough takes your privacy seriously — the same way we take good fabric seriously. This policy explains what information this site collects, how it's used, and the choices you have. By visiting VelvetBorough.com, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Who We Are
Velvet Borough is a personal style blog written and operated by Clara Vale ("I," "me," "my"), based in Brooklyn, New York. I run every part of this site — from the writing and photography to the occasional technical tangle. The website address is https://www.velvetborough.com.
2. What Information This Site Collects
I keep things minimal. Velvet Borough is not a shop, a membership platform, or a data-hungry operation. Here is what may be collected, and only when you choose to engage:
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
Email Address – If you sign up for a newsletter or contact me directly. I will never add you to a list you didn't explicitly ask for.
Name (Optional) – If you include one in a contact message. I never require it.
Comment Content – If comments are enabled on posts at any point, anything you write publicly may be visible to other readers. Do not include personal details you wouldn't feel comfortable sharing in a neighborhood café.
b. Information Collected Automatically
Like nearly every site on the internet, Velvet Borough uses standard analytics to understand how readers find and move through the content. This may include:
Pages visited and time spent on site
Referring website or link (for example, if you arrived from Pinterest or a search engine)
Broad geographic region (city/country level, never a specific street address)
Device type and browser information
None of this identifies you personally, and I look at it the way someone might glance at a café's quiet Tuesday versus a busy Saturday — with curiosity, not surveillance.
c. Cookies
This site may use small cookies for basic functionality and analytics. A cookie is a tiny text file stored in your browser. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. If you do, this site should still work perfectly fine — maybe just a little less aware of what readers enjoy most.
3. How Information Is Used
Any information collected is used for simple, honest purposes:
To send the Velvet Borough newsletter (only if you signed up)
To reply to messages you send me
To understand which posts resonate so I can write more of what serves you
To keep the site secure and functioning
I do not sell, rent, or trade your information. I would genuinely rather spend an afternoon in a dusty thrift shop than profit from someone's data. That is not a legal clause, just the truth.
4. Comments and Third-Party Links
If comments are open on a post, please be thoughtful. I reserve the right to remove anything unkind, spammy, or out of tune with the spirit of this space.
This site sometimes links outward — to vintage shops, film references, books, or tools I genuinely use. I do not control the privacy practices of those external sites. If a link takes you elsewhere, the rules of that destination apply.
5. Children's Privacy
Velvet Borough is written for an adult audience. I do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that has happened, please contact me and I will remove it immediately.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You can always:
Unsubscribe from any email at any time — every newsletter includes a straightforward unsubscribe link
Request deletion of any personal information I may have from you by emailing [email protected]
Disable cookies through your browser preferences
Read without sharing anything — showing up quietly is always welcome here
7. How Your Information Is Protected
This site uses reasonable security measures to protect the limited data it handles. I am a writer, not a cybersecurity firm, so I use trusted, established platforms and keep everything updated. If I ever become aware of a data breach that affects you, I will let you know as quickly as I can.
8. Changes to This Policy
If this privacy policy changes significantly, I will note it clearly and update the date above. The principles will not change: your information is yours, and I treat it with the same care I give a silk lining.
If you have any questions about this policy, you are always welcome to write. I read every message — even if I reply only after a long walk and a coffee.
Clara Vale
Velvet Borough
Brooklyn, New York