Introduction:
This website is operated by Marika Nad. We take your privacy very seriously therefore we urge to read this policy very carefully because it contains important information about on:
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who we are,
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how and why we collect, store, use and share personal information,
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your rights in relation to your personal information, and
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how to contact us and supervisory authorities in the event that you have a complaint.
Who we are:
Marika Nad (“we”, “us” or “our”), trading as Marika Nad Design, collects, uses and is responsible for certain personal information about you.
When we process personal information, we do so in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. For the purposes of data protection law, Marika Nad Design acts as the data controller of your personal information.
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your personal information, you can contact us at:
Email: contact@marikanad.design
Personal Information We Collect:
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us, request services, or interact with our website.
This information may include:
• your name
• your postal address (home or business)
• your email address
• your telephone number
• project information related to interior design services
We collect this information through:
• telephone conversations
• email correspondence
• written communication
• website contact forms
• service enquiries and project bookings
We only collect the personal information that is necessary to provide our services and communicate with you effectively.
How We Use Your Personal Information:
We use your personal information in order to:
• respond to enquiries and provide information about our services
• provide interior design services and manage projects
• communicate with you about your project or order
• send samples, project updates or related materials where required
• maintain records for administrative, legal and accounting purposes
We do not sell, rent or distribute your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Legal Basis for Processing:
Under data protection law, we must have a lawful basis for processing your personal information. We rely on the following lawful bases:
Contractual necessity:
Processing your personal data is necessary to provide the interior design services you request.
Legitimate interests:
Processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of running and improving our business, including responding to enquiries and communicating with clients.
Legal obligation:
We may be required to retain certain information to comply with tax, accounting or legal requirements.
Consent:
Where you voluntarily submit your information through website contact forms or other communications.
Sharing Your Information:
We treat your personal information with care and confidentiality.
We will not share your personal data with third parties unless:
• it is necessary to deliver our services
• you have provided your consent
• we are required to do so by law
In some cases, we may need to share limited information with trusted suppliers or contractors involved in your project (for example tradespeople, suppliers or couriers). In such cases, we will always request your permission before sharing your details.
Third-Party Service Providers:
To operate our website and business efficiently we may use trusted third-party service providers.
These may include:
• website hosting providers
• email service providers
• payment processing providers (if applicable)
• website analytics providers
These third parties process personal information only when necessary to provide their services and are required to keep your data secure and confidential.
Cookies and Website Analytics:
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve the functionality of the website and understand how visitors interact with it.
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites operate effectively and allow us to understand general website usage.
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
Data Retention:
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.
If you purchase services from us, your personal information may be retained for the duration of the project and for a reasonable period afterwards.
Under UK tax law, we are required to retain basic personal information (such as name, address and contact details) for a minimum of six (6) years for accounting and legal purposes.
After this period, personal data will be securely deleted if it is no longer required.
Data Security:
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access or disclosure.
Access to personal data is limited to individuals who need it for legitimate business purposes and who are subject to confidentiality obligations.
Although we take reasonable steps to protect personal information, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. For this reason, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or from our website.
Your Data Protection Rights:
Under data protection law, you have several rights in relation to your personal information.
These include the right to:
• request access to the personal information we hold about you
• request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• request deletion of your personal information
• request restriction of processing
• object to the processing of your data
• request transfer of your personal data to another provider
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
We will respond to your request within one month, in accordance with data protection law.
How to Make a Complaint:
If you have any concerns about how we use your personal information, we encourage you to contact us so we can address your concerns.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Changes to This Privacy Policy:
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.
Last updated: March 2026
Copyright:
All content on the Marika Nad Design website is protected by copyright.
You may view and store website content for personal and non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, or use website content for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Marika Nad Design.