Privacy Policy
Welcome to byrachelkdesign.com (“we”, “us”, “our”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.​
Effective date: 1 July 2025
1. Who We Are
Website Owner: Rachel K Design
Website Address: byrachelkdesign.com
Business Location: United Kingdom
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
studio.rkd@gmail.com
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2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
a. Information you provide to us:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Billing/shipping address (if applicable)
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Any personal data included in messages sent via contact forms
b. Information collected automatically:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Time zone setting
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Operating system and platform
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Website usage data through cookies and analytics tools
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your data to:
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Respond to enquiries
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Process orders or service requests
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Improve our website and services
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Send newsletters or updates (only if you’ve opted in)
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Comply with legal obligations
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
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Consent – where you’ve given clear permission (e.g. email sign-ups)
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Contract – where processing is necessary for a contract or pre-contract steps
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Legal obligation – where we must comply with the law
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Legitimate interests – for website functionality and business operations, provided your rights do not override these interests
5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share data with:
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Trusted third-party service providers (e.g. payment processors, email marketing platforms)
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Website hosting and analytics providers
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Authorities, where required by law
All third parties are required to respect your data privacy and comply with UK GDPR.
6. Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Enhance website functionality
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Analyse site traffic through tools like Google Analytics
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Remember your preferences
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy (link to be added if separate).
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, including legal or accounting requirements. For marketing purposes, data is retained until you withdraw consent.
8. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
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Access your data
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Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
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Request deletion (the "right to be forgotten")
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Restrict processing
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Data portability
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Object to processing
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Withdraw consent at any time
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their privacy policies separately.
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11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or your data, contact:
studio.rkd@gmail.com