Privacy

Last updated: 07/07/2025

At GKMN DESIGN LTD, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit www.gkmndesign.com, purchase our products, or interact with us.

1. Who We Are

  • Business Name: GKMN DESIGN LTD
  • Website: www.gkmndesign.com
  • Company Address: SnF 197, York House 18, York Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 1SF, United Kingdom
  • Email: gkmndesign@gmail.com
  • Company Number: 13600988

We act as the Data Controller for the personal data you provide via our website or other communication methods.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

a) Information You Provide Directly:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Billing and shipping address
  • Payment details (processed via secure third-party gateways)
  • Company name (optional)
  • Any other personal data you voluntarily provide through contact forms, email, or customer support

b) Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Cookies and tracking data (see Section 8)

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To process and deliver your orders
  • To respond to inquiries or customer support requests
  • To send order confirmations, updates, and digital downloads
  • To manage your account or preferences (if applicable)
  • To comply with legal obligations (e.g. tax records)
  • To improve and personalize your website experience
  • With your consent, to send you promotional emails, newsletters, or offers

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual necessity – to fulfill your orders and provide customer service
  • Consent – for optional marketing communications
  • Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws
  • Legitimate interests – to enhance and secure our website experience

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

  • Data is stored securely on encrypted servers located in the UK or EEA.
  • We use HTTPS/SSL encryption on our website.
  • Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
  • Payment data is handled through secure third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) and is not stored on our servers.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your data.
We may share data with trusted third parties, including:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
  • Web hosting and analytics providers
  • Legal and regulatory authorities, if required by law

All third-party services are GDPR-compliant and only access data necessary to perform their functions.

7. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may process your data outside the UK or EEA.
In such cases, we ensure that adequate safeguards (e.g., UK GDPR Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable website functionality
  • Analyze traffic and usage (Google Analytics or similar)
  • Remember preferences and settings
  • Provide marketing and retargeting (with user consent)

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings or through our website’s cookie banner.

For more information, please see our [Cookie Policy]. (Include link if separate)

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access – Obtain a copy of your data
  • Right to rectification – Correct inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure – Request deletion of your data
  • Right to restrict processing – Limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability – Receive data in a commonly used format
  • Right to object – Opt out of direct marketing or data use under legitimate interest
  • Right to withdraw consent – At any time, where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, email us at gkmndesign@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
We encourage you to read their privacy policies separately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
All changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

We recommend reviewing it periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this policy or your data:

GKMN DESIGN LTD
SnF 197, York House 18, York Road,
Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 1SF
📧 Email: gkmndesign@gmail.com

If you’re unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk/