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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026.01.01

Anna Correia Interiors (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and transparently.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or engage our interior design or decorating services.

This policy applies to our website www.annacorreia.com and any associated services, communications, or digital platforms (collectively referred to as the “Service”).

By using our website or contacting us through the Service, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Definitions

To ensure clarity, the following terms are used throughout this Privacy Policy:

Company

Refers to Anna Correia Interiors, operating in Cape Town, South Africa.

Website

Refers to www.annacorreia.com and its associated pages.

Personal Information / Personal Data

Any information that can identify an individual directly or indirectly, including name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.

Device

Any internet-connected device used to access the website, such as a phone, computer, or tablet.

Cookies

Small data files stored on your browser that help websites function and provide analytics about usage.

User / You

Any individual who visits the website or contacts Anna Correia Interiors.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Submit an enquiry through our website
  • Contact us via email or phone
  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates
  • Engage our interior design or decorating services
  • Download materials or request information

The types of personal information we may collect include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Location or address (if relevant to a project)
  • Project details or design brief information
  • Any information you choose to provide during correspondence

We may also collect limited technical information automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Website usage data
  • Pages visited on our site

This information helps us understand how visitors interact with our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to enquiries and client requests
  • Provide interior design or decorating services
  • Communicate with clients about projects
  • Send updates or marketing communications (only where consent is given)
  • Improve the performance and usability of our website
  • Analyse website traffic and user behaviour
  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
  • We will only use your information where we have a lawful basis to do so.

Legal Basis for Processing Data

Where applicable, we process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract or service
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate business interests

This aligns with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the United Kingdom and European Union.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate our business, including:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Email and communication platforms
  • Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
  • Marketing tools
  • Payment or invoicing systems (if applicable)

These providers are required to keep your information secure and confidential.

We may also disclose personal information if required by law or legal process.

International Data Transfers

Anna Correia Interiors is based in South Africa, but we work with clients internationally, including in the United Kingdom and Europe.

Your information may therefore be transferred, stored, or processed outside your country of residence.

When this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
• Provide services to clients
• Maintain business records
• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse site traffic.

Cookies may be used to:

• Understand how visitors interact with our website
• Improve website functionality
• Track analytics and performance

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, this may affect how the website functions.

Website Analytics

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our website.

This data may include:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Geographic location (approximate)
• Device type

This information helps us improve our website and services.

Email Communications

If you contact us or subscribe to updates, we may send occasional emails related to:

• Interior design services
• Portfolio updates
• Design insights or news

You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time by contacting us.

We do not send unsolicited marketing emails.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from:

• Unauthorised access
• Loss
• Misuse
• Alteration

However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Restrict or object to data processing
• Withdraw consent for communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will remove it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal obligations, or industry standards.

Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.

Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Anna Correia Interiors
Cape Town, South Africa

Email: anna@annacorreia.co.za
Website: www.annacorreia.com