Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to KuroWabi (kurowabi.com). We are an independent editorial publication dedicated to Dark Japandi interior design. We value your privacy and believe in keeping our legal disclosures simple, transparent, and human. This policy explains how we collect, store, and look after your personal details in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
Information We Collect
We only collect information that is necessary to run our publication and connect with you. This falls into two categories:
- Information you give us directly: When you subscribe to our email newsletter or fill in our contact form, we collect your name, email address, inquiry subject, and any message details you share.
- Information collected automatically: When you browse our site, we collect basic technical data like your IP address, browser type, approximate location, and details on how you navigate our pages. This is collected through cookies.
How We Use Information
We use your information in a few simple ways, all aimed at delivering a premium design experience:
- To send you our design newsletters, lookbook edits, and resource downloads.
- To respond to your messages, collaborations, and studio inquiries.
- To analyze how visitors interact with KuroWabi so we can improve our layout and content.
Cookies
Cookies are tiny files stored on your device that help us recognize your browser. We use cookies to save your site preferences and collect metrics. You can choose to disable cookies in your web browser settings at any time, though it may alter how some elements of our site behave.
Analytics (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with KuroWabi. Google Analytics tracks anonymous metrics such as which pages you visit, how long you stay, and what device you use. This data does not contain any direct personal identity parameters and is strictly used to evaluate site performance.
Email Newsletter
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we store your email address and name. We use this strictly to send you KuroWabi updates, guides, and inspiration. You can unsubscribe at any point by clicking the link at the bottom of any email we send, or by contacting hello@kurowabi.com.
Affiliate Links
KuroWabi participates in affiliate marketing programs. Some of our article cards and shop-the-look guides contain affiliate links. If you click on one of these links and make a purchase, the merchant site tracks the referral using cookies. This does not cost you anything extra, and it never influences our editorial curation or design opinions.
Embedded Content
Some pages on this site may include embedded content, such as boards and pins from Pinterest, or videos from YouTube. Embedded content behaves in the exact same way as if you visited the external platform directly. These platforms may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction with the embedded content.
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted third-party providers to host our website, manage our email newsletter database, and run our web server (such as Cloudflare). These services only access your data to perform specific tasks on our behalf, in full compliance with UK GDPR standards.
Data Retention
We only keep your personal details for as long as is necessary to provide you with our newsletter or to complete form communications. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, we permanently delete your email address from our active database.
Your Rights under UK GDPR
Under the UK GDPR, you have strong rights regarding your data. You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal details we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct any incorrect information we have.
- Request that we permanently delete your details from our systems.
- Object to or restrict our processing of your information.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at hello@kurowabi.com.
Security
We take data security very seriously. We use secure servers, encrypted SSL protocols, and restricted databases to keep your details safe from loss, theft, or unauthorized access.
Children's Privacy
Our website is designed for adult audiences interested in interior design. We do not knowingly collect personal details from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with their details, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in our design hub or legal guidelines. We will post any updates directly on this page with the updated date at the top.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Email: hello@kurowabi.com