PRIVACY POLICY

Effective date: 25 July 2025

KANAT Studio is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, communicate with us, or use our services.

1. Who We Are
KANAT Studio is a boutique interior design practice based in Auckland, New Zealand. We specialise in interior design, spatial planning, styling, and project coordination for both residential and commercial clients. Our website address is: www.kanatstudio.com


2. What Information We Collect
We may collect personal information including:

  • Contact Details: Your name, email address, phone number, and physical address.

  • Project Information: Property details, project preferences, budgets, timelines, and other relevant design brief information.

  • Communications: Emails, messages, or contact form submissions between you and KANAT Studio.

  • Website Analytics: Your IP address, device/browser type, pages viewed, time spent on the site, and referring websites.

  • Marketing Preferences: Your preferences regarding receiving updates or promotional content from us.

3. How We Collect Information
We collect personal information when you:

  • Complete a contact or enquiry form on our website

  • Email, call, or message us on social media

  • Book a consultation or submit a project brief

  • Subscribe to our mailing list or newsletter

  • Visit our website (via cookies and third-party analytics tools)

4. Why We Collect Your Information
We use your information to:

  • Respond to your enquiry or communicate about your project

  • Provide and manage our design services

  • Personalise your experience and design solutions

  • Improve our website and internal processes

  • Send occasional marketing or service updates (with your consent)

  • Comply with any applicable legal obligations

5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your information. We may share it with:

  • Trusted third-party providers that support our services (e.g. website hosts, contractors, project management tools, or CRM platforms)

  • Authorities, if legally required

  • Others, only with your explicit consent

All third-party providers are required to handle your information securely and in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 or other relevant data protection laws.

6. Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and track anonymised website usage. We may use tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our site.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect functionality.

7. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside of New Zealand, please note that your information may be processed in New Zealand or by service providers in other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers, including where GDPR or equivalent standards apply.

8. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse.

  • Data is stored on secure, encrypted platforms

  • Access is limited to staff and service providers who need it to perform their work

  • We regularly review our data handling procedures

9. Your Rights
You have the right to:

  • Access or request a copy of your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information

  • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to any legal obligations)

  • Withdraw your consent for marketing communications

  • Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (New Zealand) if you believe your data has been mishandled

To make a request, please contact us at: admin@kanatstudio.com

10. Marketing Communications
We may send you occasional design updates, news, or offers—only if you’ve opted in. You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites (e.g. suppliers or social media platforms). These sites are governed by their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The most recent version will always be available on this page, with the updated date shown above.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please get in touch:

KANAT Studio
9d Kirk Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
admin@kanatstudio.com
+64 9 390 0029
www.kanatstudio.com.