​​Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways depending on how you interact with our website.

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide information including:

• Your name

• Email address

• Billing address

• Shipping address

• Telephone number

• Order details

• Customer service inquiries

• Newsletter subscription preferences

• Survey responses or feedback

• Any other information you choose to provide

Providing this information is always your choice, although certain information may be required to complete purchases or provide requested services.

Payment Information

Payments are securely processed through Stripe.

LINKA does not store your complete payment card number or security code on our own servers. Payment information is handled in accordance with Stripe's privacy and security practices.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type

• Operating system

• Time zone

• Pages viewed

• Products viewed

• Search terms used on our website

• Time spent on pages

• Referring websites

• Website interactions

• Cookie identifiers

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve your experience.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to help our website function, remember your preferences, understand website performance, and improve marketing communications.

Depending on your location, you may be asked to provide consent before non-essential cookies are placed on your device.

You can learn more in our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for legitimate business purposes, including to:

• Process and fulfill orders

• Provide customer support

• Deliver newsletters and editorial content

• Respond to inquiries

• Personalize your shopping experience

• Improve our website and services

• Recommend products and articles you may enjoy

• Analyze website traffic and performance

• Detect fraud and protect our business

• Maintain website security

• Comply with legal obligations

• Enforce our Terms of Service

We strive to collect only the information reasonably necessary to provide our services.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send:

• Editorial features

• Seasonal collections

• Product launches

• Exclusive subscriber content

• Company announcements

• Special offers

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email.

Please note that transactional communications regarding purchases, account activity, or customer service may still be sent even if you opt out of marketing communications.

Analytics

We use analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors use our website.

Analytics information may include:

• Pages visited

• Device information

• Browser information

• Approximate geographic location

• Session duration

• Website navigation patterns

This information is generally analyzed in aggregate to improve our website and customer experience.

Advertising Technologies

We may use advertising and marketing technologies provided by trusted partners, including Meta and Pinterest, to help measure advertising performance and present advertisements that may be more relevant to your interests.

These technologies may collect information about your interactions with our website and advertisements.

You may manage many advertising preferences through your browser settings or applicable industry opt-out tools.

Newsletter Platform

Newsletter subscriptions and editorial email communications are managed through Substack.

When you subscribe, your email address and subscription preferences are processed through Substack in accordance with its own privacy practices.

Third-Party Service Providers

We work with carefully selected third-party service providers that help us operate our business, including providers of:

• Website hosting

• Payment processing

• Email communications

• Website analytics

• Advertising measurement

• Fraud prevention

• Customer support

• Order fulfillment

These providers receive only the information reasonably necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to protect your information.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary:

• With service providers assisting our business operations

• To comply with applicable law

• To respond to lawful governmental requests

• To protect our legal rights

• To investigate fraud or security concerns

• In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets

We do not share personal information for unrelated third-party marketing purposes.

Affiliate Links

Some articles published by LINKA may include affiliate links.

If you choose to purchase through one of these links, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial standards, and we strive to provide thoughtful, honest recommendations.

Data Retention

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

• Complete transactions

• Provide requested services

• Maintain business records

• Comply with tax, accounting, and legal obligations

• Resolve disputes

• Enforce our agreements

When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Privacy Choices

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

• Request access to your personal information

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion of eligible information

• Request data portability

• Restrict certain processing activities

• Object to certain processing

• Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

We may request information necessary to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom, we process personal information only where we have a lawful basis, including:

• Your consent

• Performance of a contract

• Compliance with legal obligations

• Our legitimate interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms

Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers of personal information.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights under applicable California privacy laws, including the right to know, correct, delete, and access certain personal information.

Additional information is available in our California Privacy Notice.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will promptly delete it.

Data Security

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to help protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we work to safeguard your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can guarantee absolute security.

International Visitors

Although LINKA primarily serves customers within the United States, visitors may access our website from other countries.

By using our website, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those of your country of residence.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business practices, legal requirements, or technology.

When changes are made, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

Questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

LINKA Home & Garden
A brand operated by LINKA Holdings LLC

Email: hello@linkahomeandgarden.com

Website: www.linkahomeandgarden.com

We will respond to privacy-related requests in accordance with applicable law.

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We believe transparency is part of good hospitality. If you have questions about these Terms or any of our policies, we'd be pleased to hear from you. Please reach out to us at hello@linkahomeandgarden.com and we'll do our best to respond promptly.