Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Kirmela respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our Website.

2. Who we are

Kirmela is a UK-based digital product design consultancy.

If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
Hello@kirmela.com

3. What data we collect

We may collect the following personal data:

• Contact details (such as name and email address) when you contact us
• Information you choose to provide in correspondence
• Basic technical data (such as browser type or device)

At present, we do not actively use analytics or tracking cookies. However, this policy includes provision for future use.

4. How we use your data

We use your data to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Communicate with you about services or resources you’ve requested
• Improve the Website and our offerings
• Meet legal or regulatory obligations
• We only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so.

5. Lawful basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data based on:

• Consent — where you have chosen to contact us
• Legitimate interests — to operate and improve our business
• Legal obligations — where required

6. Data sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data. We may share data with trusted service providers where necessary (for example, website hosting or email services), subject to appropriate safeguards.

7. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Cookies and analytics

Currently, the Website does not actively use analytics or cookies.
If this changes in the future:

• We will update this policy
• Appropriate notices or consent mechanisms will be introduced

9. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact Hello@kirmela.com

10. Data security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on the Website.

12. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about how your data is handled, contact:
Hello@kirmela.com