Privacy Policy

Effective date: 16 June 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Kingola & Co Limited ("Kingola", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our services, visit our website www.kingolajewellery.co.uk, or interact with us in any way.

By using our website or any of our services, including online purchasing or course registration, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Site or providing personal data.

1. Who We Are

Kingola & Co Limited
Company Number: 10579169
Registered Address: 63-66 Hatton Garden, Fifth Floor, Suite 23, London, EC1N 8LE, United Kingdom
Contact Email: kingolajewellery@gmail.com

We are the data controller responsible for your personal information under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide

We collect personal data when you:

  • Make a purchase (e.g., name, email, billing/shipping address, phone number, payment details)

  • Register for a course or event

  • Subscribe to our newsletter

  • Contact us or interact with customer support

  • Leave reviews or other user-generated content

b) Automated Data (Cookies and Tracking)

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address, device/browser type, operating system

  • Pages visited, time spent, actions taken (e.g., items added to cart)

  • Referring URL or search terms

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (see section 8).

c) Third-Party Sources

We may receive information from:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)

  • Website platforms (e.g., Hostinger or course systems)

  • Marketing platforms or analytics tools

  • Social media platforms, if you interact with us there

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To fulfil your orders and bookings (e.g., process payments, deliver items, send confirmations)

  • To register you for workshops/courses

  • To provide customer support

  • To personalise your experience and improve our services

  • To send marketing emails if you have opted in

  • To detect and prevent fraud or misuse

  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Marketing Preferences

You will only receive promotional communications from us if you opt in.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us at kingolajewellery@gmail.com.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your data. We may share your information with:

  • Trusted service providers, such as payment processors, delivery couriers, and IT support

  • Course platforms, for managing bookings and participation

  • Marketing and analytics partners, to improve user experience (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Legal authorities, where required by law or in case of fraud/investigation

All partners are bound by strict data protection obligations.

6. User-Generated Content

If you submit a product review, testimonial, or participate in a forum or public comment section, your content may be visible to others. Please do not share sensitive information in these areas.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access a copy of your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request erasure ("right to be forgotten")

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability (request transfer of your data)

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at kingolajewellery@gmail.com. We may ask you to verify your identity before responding.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Enable site functionality (e.g., shopping cart, login)

  • Analyse website traffic and performance

  • Customise marketing messages and preferences

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy (link if available).

9. Data Retention

We retain your data:

  • As long as your account is active

  • To provide products or services

  • To comply with tax/legal obligations

  • Until you request its deletion (unless legally prohibited)

After this, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

10. Security

We implement robust technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data.
However, no method of transmission is 100% secure, so we recommend you keep your account credentials confidential and use secure networks when accessing the Site.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Instagram, payment portals). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their policies separately.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for use by children under 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have accidentally collected such data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

13. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK or EEA (e.g., to Hostinger or Google), we ensure proper safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or transfers to jurisdictions with adequacy decisions.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be published on our site with a new “Effective Date”. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated terms.

15. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data rights, contact:

Kingola & Co Limited
63-66 Hatton Garden, Fifth Floor, Suite 23
London, EC1N 8LE, United Kingdom
📧 kingolajewellery@gmail.com