Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 25/07/26
Website:www.styledbychidera.com

1. Introduction

Welcome to Styled by Chidera (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our fashion styling services and digital fashion guides.

2. Who We Are

Styled by Chidera is a UK-based fashion styling service offering personal styling, fashion advice, and digital fashion resources.

Data Controller: Styled by Chidera
Contact Email:styledbychidera@gmail.com

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Billing and payment details

  • Styling preferences, sizes, and personal fashion information

  • Any information you submit via contact forms or bookings

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referral source

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website performance. See Section 10 for more details

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide and manage our styling services

  • Process payments and deliver purchased guides

  • Communicate with you regarding enquiries or bookings

  • Personalise styling recommendations

  • Improve our website and services

  • Send marketing communications (only with your consent)

  • Comply with legal obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: For marketing communications

  • Contract: To deliver services you have purchased

  • Legal obligation: For compliance with laws

  • Legitimate interests: To improve services and user experience

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and treat it in accordance with the law.

7. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party providers may process your data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses

  • Adequacy regulations

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purposes we collected it for

  • Satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 9).

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at: styledbychidera@gmail.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://www.ico.org.uk

10. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions properly

  • Analyse traffic and usage

  • Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. A separate Cookie Policy may be provided if required.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Secure servers

  • Encryption (where applicable)

  • Restricted access to personal data

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

15. Contact Us

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

Email: styledbychidera@gmail.com
Business Name: Styled by Chidera
Location: United Kingdom

16. Marketing Communications

If you opt in to receive marketing emails, we may send you:

  • Styling tips

  • Fashion updates

  • Promotions and offers

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails or contacting us directly.

17. Payment Information

All payments are processed securely through third-party providers. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.

18. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that has a legal or significant effect on you.

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with UK GDPR and applicable data protection laws.