UK GDPR Compliance
At Home Stories Design & Interiors, we are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This page explains how we comply with your rights under UK GDPR and what data we process as an informational blog.
Scope and Applicability
Although Home Stories Design & Interiors does not collect personal information through user registration or databases, we may automatically collect limited personal data through cookies and website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors engage with our content. This processing is subject to the UK GDPR as we offer services to individuals in the United Kingdom.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access – to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification – to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Right to erasure – to request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing
- Right to restrict processing – to limit how we use your data under certain conditions
- Right to data portability – to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
- Right to object – to object to processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling
You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time, where consent is the legal basis for processing.
How We Comply
As an informational blog with no user accounts or data storage systems, we do not actively collect or store personal data beyond what is automatically generated through website traffic. We use cookies only for analytical purposes and provide an opt-out mechanism via browser settings or cookie consent banners. We do not sell, share, or transfer personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.
Data We Process
The only personal data we may process includes:
- IP addresses (anonymised via Google Analytics)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookie identifiers for analytics
All such data is processed in aggregate form and is not linked to identifiable individuals.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our legal basis for processing personal data is legitimate interest – specifically, to improve user experience, analyse website performance, and ensure content relevance. We conduct regular balancing tests to ensure our interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your UK GDPR rights, please contact us at the email address below. Include your full name, the nature of your request, and any relevant details (e.g., browser ID or date of visit if known). We will respond without undue delay.
Response Timeframes
We are required to respond to your request within one month of receipt. In complex cases, we may extend this period by two further months, and we will notify you if this occurs.
No Discrimination Policy
We will not deny you access to content, charge you fees, or provide a different level of service because you have exercised your rights under UK GDPR.
Updates and Changes
We may update this compliance page periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. Any material changes will be posted here with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, requests, or complaints regarding your data under UK GDPR, please contact our data protection point of contact:
Aveline Brass
i>123 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Email: [email protected]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent supervisory authority for data protection: ico.org.uk.
