This Privacy Policy explains how HackDecor (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit hackdecor.com. We keep data collection to what is needed to run a publishing website and we do not sell personal information.
Who we are
HackDecor is an independent home and interior design publication. For any privacy question or request, contact us at [email protected] or through our Contact page.
Information we collect
- Information you give us. When you leave a comment, subscribe to a newsletter, or send a message through our contact form, we collect the details you provide — typically your name, email address, and the content of your message.
- Technical information. Like most websites, our hosting infrastructure records standard server logs such as IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, requested URL, and timestamps. These logs are used for security, troubleshooting, and aggregate traffic statistics.
- Usage information. If analytics is enabled, we collect aggregated information about pages viewed, time on page, and general geographic region. We configure analytics to avoid collecting more than we need.
- Cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy for details.
How we use information
- To publish and display comments and respond to messages you send us.
- To operate, secure, and maintain the website, including detecting spam and abuse.
- To understand which content is useful so we can improve it.
- To send newsletters or updates where you have asked to receive them.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and Conditions.
Legal bases for processing
Where data protection law requires a legal basis, we rely on: your consent (for example, optional analytics cookies, newsletters, and non-essential communications); our legitimate interests in running and securing a publishing website; the performance of a contract or steps you ask us to take; and compliance with legal obligations. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting processing that already took place.
Sharing information
We do not sell personal information. We share it only with service providers that help us operate the site, and only as needed: hosting and content delivery, security and anti-spam services, analytics, email delivery, and advertising partners where ads are displayed. These providers process information on our instructions or as independent controllers under their own terms. We may also disclose information where required by law, to protect our rights, or in connection with a transfer of the publication.
International transfers
Some service providers may process information outside your country, including in the European Union, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or an adequacy decision.
Retention
We keep information only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected. Comments remain published until you ask us to remove them or we delete them as part of moderation. Contact messages are kept for as long as needed to handle your enquiry and any follow-up. Server logs are rotated on a short cycle. Newsletter records are kept until you unsubscribe.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, correct it, delete it, restrict or object to its processing, receive it in a portable format, withdraw consent, and lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. To exercise a right, email [email protected]. We will respond within the period required by applicable law and may need to verify your identity first.
Children
HackDecor is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, and regular updates. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot promise absolute security.
Third-party links
Our articles link to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to read their policies before providing personal information.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the site or the law changes. The revision date below shows the latest version, and material changes will be highlighted on this page.
Last updated: 25 October 2026.
