Privacy Policy | The Curated Desk Studio
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Last Updated: October 1, 2026
Welcome to The Curated Desk Studio (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We operate the website located at thecurateddeskstudio (the “Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, purchase our physical handmade goods, or interact with our affiliate curated products.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information about you in a few ways:
- Information You Provide Voluntarily: This includes your name, shipping address, billing address, email address, and phone number when you make a purchase of our handmade products or sign up for our newsletter.
- Payment Data: All payment transactions are processed securely through our third-party payment processors (such as Stripe or PayPal). We do not store or collect your raw credit card numbers on our servers.
- Automatically Collected Data: Like most websites, our servers automatically log technical info when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages viewed via cookies.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and tracking pixels to optimize your store browsing experience. Cookies help us understand how you use the Site, remember your shopping cart items, and analyze traffic patterns. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings, though doing so may disable some e-commerce functions of our website.
3. Amazon Affiliate Disclosure & Third-Party Tracking
The Curated Desk Studio is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
When you click on an external product link on our Site marked “View on Amazon” or similar text, you will be redirected to Amazon’s platform. Amazon uses cookies and identifiers to track your actions on their site to credit our affiliate account with commissions. We do not control Amazon’s tracking cookies or privacy practices. We strongly advise you to read the Amazon.com Privacy Notice to understand how they handle your data.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect strictly to:
- Fulfill, pack, and ship your physical handmade orders.
- Process your payment transactions safely.
- Send you customer service updates, tracking codes, or order confirmations.
- Deliver promotional newsletters (only if you have explicitly opted in), which you can opt-out of at any time using the “Unsubscribe” link.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We only share information with trusted third-party service providers required to operate our business, including:
- Shipping Carriers: (e.g., NZ Post, USPS, DHL) to deliver your physical goods.
- E-commerce Hosting Infrastructure: (e.g., Squarespace / WordPress systems).
- Payment Processors: Secure gateways that process checkout transactions.
6. International Data Transfers & Global Compliance
Because we serve international buyers, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in servers located outside of your home country. By using our Site, you consent to these transfers.
- GDPR (European Union): If you reside in the EU, you have the right to access, rectify, or request the deletion of the personal data we hold about you.
- New Zealand Privacy Act 2020: We strictly adhere to local principles regarding the secure handling, access, and storage of consumer personal data.
7. Data Security
We implement a variety of industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption (HTTPS), to maintain the safety of your personal information when you place an order or enter your details. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
The Curated Desk Studio
Email: thecurateddeskstudio@gmail.com
Location: Auckland, New Zealand