Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

At Curio, we collect information to provide and improve our services. The types of information we may collect include:

Personal information you provide when creating an account, such as your name, email address, and optional profile details.
Submission data including artwork, descriptions, and metadata you upload through our submissions process.
Usage information collected automatically, such as pages visited, time spent on the platform, browser type, device information, and IP address.
Communication data from messages you send to us through our contact form or email correspondence.

We only collect information that is necessary for the purposes described in this policy. You are not required to create an account to browse our public gallery and learning resources.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our platform and services.
To process and manage your submissions and account.
To personalise your experience, including recommending content based on your interests.
To communicate with you about your account, submissions, and platform updates.
To analyse usage patterns and trends to improve our platform.
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats.
To comply with legal obligations under applicable United Kingdom and European law.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We will never use your submitted artwork for commercial purposes without your explicit consent.

Cookies

Curio uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognise your browser and remember your preferences.

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential cookies are required for the platform to function correctly, such as maintaining your login session.
Analytical cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the platform by collecting anonymous usage data.
Preference cookies remember your settings, such as display preferences and language choices.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the platform. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services to support our platform operations. These include:

Hosting providers that store and serve our platform content securely.
Analytics services that help us understand platform usage in aggregate.
Email services that facilitate communication with our users.
Content delivery networks that ensure fast and reliable access worldwide.

We carefully select third-party providers that comply with applicable data protection regulations. These providers are contractually obligated to process your data only as instructed by us and to maintain appropriate security measures. We do not share personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols.
Encryption of sensitive data at rest.
Regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel only.
Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining the highest practical standards.

Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access — You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification — You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure — You may request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to restrict processing — You may request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to data portability — You may request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to object — You may object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@kitchenflavorworks.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Children's Privacy

Curio is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at hello@kitchenflavorworks.com.

If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information from our systems as quickly as possible. Users between the ages of 13 and 18 should have parental or guardian consent before creating an account or submitting content.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify registered users by email and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of the platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Curio
7 Queen Street
Edinburgh EH2 1JE
United Kingdom

Email: hello@kitchenflavorworks.com

We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 5 business days.