Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: [10/12/2025 V1.2]

Designer Kids Club Ltd (“Designer Kids Club”, “DKC”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, store and safeguard your data when you use:

·        www.designerkidsclub.com

·        Our mobile apps

·        Marketplace, resale and rental services

·        Wardrobe, valuation and authentication features

·        Communications via email, SMS, WhatsApp or social media

·        Customer support channels

By using our Site, apps or services, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.


1. Who We Are

Designer Kids Club Ltd

Company No: 15507491

Registered Office: 167–169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, W1W 5PF

VAT No: 471 5164 94

Email: hello@designerkidsclub.com

DKC is the data controller responsible for the personal information we collect.


2. What This Policy Covers

This Policy explains:

·        What personal data we collect

·        Why we process it

·        The lawful bases we rely on

·        How long we keep your information

·        Cookies and tracking technologies

·        The partners we share data with

·        International data transfers

·        Security measures

·        Your rights under UK GDPR

·        How to request deletion or access

We comply with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR.


3. Personal Data We Collect

a) Information you provide directly

We collect personal information when you:

·        Create an account

·        Place an order

·        Submit items for resale or rental

·        Upload images for valuation or authentication

·        Communicate with customer support

·        Interact via WhatsApp, SMS, email or social media

·        Submit preferences, reviews or profile updates

·        Opt into marketing or notifications


This includes:

·        Full name, email address, phone number

·        Account login details (encrypted password)

·        Billing & delivery addresses

·        Purchase history

·        Wardrobe items, valuations, product metadata

·        Rental and consignment details

·        Photos and item descriptions

·        Marketing consents

·        Support communications

·        Identity verification where required


Purpose & Legal Basis Summary

Purpose

Examples

Legal Basis

To fulfil your orders and services

Payment, delivery, returns, rental, resale, notifications

Contract

To manage your account

Login, preferences, wishlist, wardrobe features

Contract + Legitimate Interests

To personalise your experience

Recommendations, recently viewed items, AI-powered suggestions

Legitimate Interests

To process resale and rental services

Valuations, authentication, logistics

Contract

To send marketing

Emails, push notifications (opt-in only)

Consent

To improve our Site and apps

Analytics, UX testing, A/B tests, bug fixes

Legitimate Interests

To ensure security

Fraud detection, chargeback checks, system monitoring

Legal Obligation + Legitimate Interests

To comply with legal requirements

Tax, reporting, disputes, returns

Legal Obligation


b) Information collected automatically

This includes:

·        IP address and approximate location

·        Device type, OS, browser

·        Session activity, interactions, clicks, scrolls

·        Pages viewed, time spent, navigation flow

·        Referrer information (e.g., Instagram, Google)

·        Cookies, pixels and analytics identifiers

·        App crash reports and performance metrics

Used for security, performance, fraud detection and to improve user experience.


c) Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 without verified parental consent.

If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.


4. How We Use Your Data

Your data is processed only for lawful purposes, including:

·        Account creation and management

·        Delivering orders and services

·        Authenticating and valuing items

·        Operating our resale and rental platform

·        Providing personalised recommendations

·        Preventing fraud and protecting security

·        Meeting legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell personal data.


5. How Long We Keep Personal Data

Data Type

Retention

Order information

7 years (legal & tax requirements)

Account information

While account is active + 24 months

Resale & rental records

Duration of service + 24 months

Customer support messages

Up to 24 months

Marketing consent

Until you withdraw consent

Analytics data

12–24 months depending on provider

Legal, fraud and security logs

As required under UK law

Data is permanently deleted or anonymised once no longer required.


6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to:

·        Maintain secure sessions

·        Enable login and checkout

·        Personalise your experience

·        Show recently viewed items

·        Understand performance and behaviour

·        Improve user experience

·        Deliver advertising (only with consent)

Cookies do not allow access to your device or files.


7. Types of Cookies We Use


A. Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

Required for the platform to function.

Cookie Type

Purpose

Example Data

Duration

Authentication Session

Keeps you securely logged in

Encrypted token, user ID

1–30 days

CSRF Protection

Prevents cross-site request attacks

CSRF token

Session

These cookies cannot be disabled.


B. Functional Cookies

Cookie Type

Purpose

Example

Duration

Language Preference

Saves your chosen language

"en"

1 year

Currency Preference

Saves your currency

"GBP", "AED"

1 year

UI Preferences

Saves filters, sort order, layout

"last-filter=new-arrivals"

30 days


C. Performance & Analytics Cookies

Used to understand interactions and improve the platform.

1. Mixpanel

Cookie

Purpose

Duration

mp_cookie

Unique analytics identifier

1 year

2. Google Analytics

Cookie

Purpose

Duration

_ga

Unique user identifier

1–2 years

_gid

Daily session ID

1 day

3. Microsoft Clarity

Cookie

Purpose

Duration

_clck

Returning visitor ID

1 year

_clsk

Groups session pages

1 day

CLARITY

Session identifiers

Session

Microsoft Clarity does not collect payment data or identifiable personal information.


D. E-commerce & Transaction Cookies

Cookie

Purpose

Data Stored

Duration

recently_viewed

Shows your recently viewed items

Product ID array

7–30 days

No personal data is stored in this cookie.


8. Third-Party Cookies & Integrations

We use third-party tools from:

·        Stripe, PayPal, Klarna, Clearpay

·        Meta, TikTok, Google, Mixpanel, Clarity

·        Zoho (CRM & live chat)

·        Delivery partners & logistics providers

·        Server and security providers

ShipTheory does not place cookies.


9. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies by:

·        Using the DKC cookie banner

·        Adjusting browser or app settings

·        Clearing cookies

·        Opting out of analytics/marketing cookies

Essential cookies remain active to ensure the site works correctly.


10. Your Right to Erasure & Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your DKC account at any time.

We delete:

·        Profile and login details

·        Wardrobe items, valuations and preferences

·        Search history

·        Communications and app personalisation

We retain (as required by law):

·        Order history and invoices

·        Payment and tax records

·        Fraud prevention and chargeback logs

Deletion time: 5–10 business days

Verification: May be required

Active transactions: Must be completed first

Permanent: Deleted accounts cannot be recovered

Request via:

·        https://designerkidsclub.com/pages/delete-account-submission

·        hello@designerkidsclub.com

·        Your account settings


11. Sharing Your Information

We share information only when necessary.

Category

Examples

Payment providers

Stripe, PayPal, Klarna, Clearpay

Delivery partners

Couriers, warehouse teams

Authentication tools

Legit App and similar partners

Marketing & analytics

Meta, TikTok, Google, Mixpanel, Clarity

IT & hosting

Server providers, CDN networks, security platforms

Professional advisers

Legal, tax, auditors

Regulators

Where legally required

We do not sell personal data.


12. International Transfers

Some partners operate outside the UK/EEA.

Where transfers occur, we use legally recognised safeguards such as:

·        Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

·        UK International Addendum

·        Adequacy decisions

·        Approved certifications


13. Your Rights

You may request:

·        Access to your personal data

·        Correction of inaccurate data

·        Deletion of your data

·        Restriction of processing

·        Data portability

·        Objection to certain processing

·        Withdrawal of marketing consent

Contact: hello@designerkidsclub.com

If unresolved, you may contact:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) — www.ico.org.uk


14. Security Measures

We use:

·        Encrypted payments

·        Secure servers and firewalls

·        Access controls

·        Regular audits and security testing

·        Staff confidentiality training

We take all reasonable steps to protect your information.


15. Third-Party Links

External websites may have different privacy practices.

We recommend reviewing their policies before submitting information.


16. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Policy occasionally.

Where appropriate, we will notify users of significant changes.

The “Last updated” date will always reflect the most recent version.


17. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Policy or your privacy rights:

Email: hello@designerkidsclub.com

Designer Kids Club Ltd, 167–169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, W1W 5PF