Who we are

Styled & Cozy Spaces is an independent editorial website covering beauty, home, and everyday living. It is published by Irmantas Astrauskas, registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner’s Office under registration number C1891475.

This privacy policy explains what personal data we collect when you use this website, how we use it, and what rights you have under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

What data we collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Email address and first name — if you subscribe to our newsletter via MailerLite
• Usage data — pages visited, time on site, referral source, via Google Analytics
• Technical data — IP address, browser type, device type (collected automatically by hosting and analytics)
• Contact data — if you contact us directly by email

We do not collect payment information. We do not create user accounts. We do not collect data from children under 13, and the site is not directed at children.

How we use your data

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

• Sending you the free skincare guide and our weekly newsletter (email subscribers only)
• Analysing how the site is used so we can improve it (analytics data)
• Responding to direct enquiries (contact data)
• Maintaining security and preventing abuse (technical data)

The legal basis for processing your email address is your consent, given when you subscribe. You may withdraw consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email. Analytics data is processed under legitimate interests.

Cookies

This site uses cookies. We use the following categories:

• Essential cookies — required for the site to function. Cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies — Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the site.
• Affiliate cookies — set by affiliate networks (Awin, Commission Junction, Amazon) when you click an affiliate link. They do not identify you personally to us.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Third parties we share data with

• MailerLite — email marketing. MailerLite Privacy Policy.
• Google Analytics — website analytics. Google Privacy Policy.
• Awin, Commission Junction, Amazon Associates UK — affiliate networks.
• WordPress.com (Automattic) — website hosting. Automattic Privacy Policy.

We do not sell your personal data. We do not share your email address with advertisers.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, delete, and port your personal data, withdraw consent, and object to processing. Lodge complaints with the ICO at ico.org.uk. Contact us and we will respond within 30 days.

Contact

Data controller: Irmantas Astrauskas
Publication: Styled & Cozy Spaces
Website: styledandcozyspaces.com
ICO registration: C1891475