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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 12, 2025
Next review date: July 2026


Quick Summary

We value privacy the same way we value clean and minimal design — simple, clear, and respectful. On minimalandmodern.com, we collect just a few pieces of personal information, only when you give it to us.

That may include your name (if you message us), your email (if you subscribe), or your IP address (if you visit the site). We don’t sell your data, we don’t run ads, and we don’t use cookies. If you want to ask what info we have, or delete it, just email us at jordan@minimalandmodern.com.


Introduction

Welcome to minimalandmodern.com, a website dedicated to clean, elegant, and modern living — with a focus on home decor inspiration, styling ideas, and more.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. Even though we don’t collect much, it’s important that you know your rights.

We try our best to follow laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), no matter where you’re from.

By using this site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.


What We Collect

We only collect a few pieces of personal information — and only if you choose to provide them:

  • Name: If you message us through the contact form

  • Email address: If you subscribe to updates or email us

  • IP address: When you visit the site (automatically collected for analytics or technical use)

  • Comments: If you leave a comment on a blog post or article

That’s it. We do not collect payment info, personal IDs, addresses, or anything sensitive.


Why We Collect It

Here’s how we use each piece of data:

  • Name: To reply to messages in a personal and friendly way

  • Email: To send optional updates (only if you sign up) or reply to your messages

  • IP address: To understand where our visitors are coming from and keep the site running smoothly

  • Comments: To allow community feedback or questions on posts

We do not use your information for ads, resell it, or profile you in any way.


Legal Grounds (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we are required to explain our “legal basis” for using personal data.

Here’s how it breaks down:

  • Email (for newsletters): Collected only by consent – GDPR Article 6(1)(a)

  • Name (via messages): Collected under legitimate interest – Article 6(1)(f)

  • IP address (for analytics): Collected under legitimate interest – Article 6(1)(f)

  • Comments: Collected under legitimate interest – Article 6(1)(f)

You can withdraw consent at any time by emailing jordan@minimalandmodern.com.


Sharing

We don’t sell your data. We don’t trade it. We don’t share it with advertisers or data brokers.

The only third-party that might see limited data is:

  • Our web host or analytics provider, who may process your IP address for technical reasons like visitor stats or security.

They don’t get your name or email unless you’ve chosen to share it with us directly.


Cookies

We believe in simplicity — and that applies to tech, too.

We do not use cookies on this site. That means:

  • No pop-ups asking for cookie consent

  • No tracking cookies

  • No advertising cookies

  • No cookie storage on your device

You’re free to browse anonymously.


Your Rights

No matter where you live, you have the right to:

  • Know what data we hold about you

  • Ask us to correct wrong or outdated info

  • Ask us to delete your data

  • Ask for a copy of your data

  • Say no to how we use it (when legally allowed)

To make a request, just email jordan@minimalandmodern.com. We’ll respond within 30 days.


Children’s Privacy

We do not collect data from children under 13 years old.
If we find out a child has sent us data, we will delete it immediately.

If you’re a parent and think your child submitted something, please contact us.


Storage and Transfers

All data is stored in the United States, where our web servers are located.
We do not transfer your data to other countries like the EU, UK, or Brazil.

If that changes, we will update this policy and take legal steps to protect your data.


Retention (How Long We Keep Your Data)

We only keep your data as long as needed:

  • Messages/contact forms: Kept for up to 1 year

  • Newsletter emails: Stored until you unsubscribe

  • IP address data (for analytics): Usually stored by our provider for about 26 months

  • Comments: Kept as long as the related blog post is published

You can email us anytime to request deletion.


Security

We take privacy seriously, and we protect your data using:

  • SSL encryption (HTTPS) to keep your connection secure

  • Strong passwords for our admin area

  • Security plugins and firewall tools

  • Regular software updates to keep things safe and current

While no system is perfect, we follow best practices to keep your info protected.


No Automated Decisions

We do not use any kind of automated decision-making. No profiling, no AI-based recommendations, no bots deciding what content to show you.

Everything on this site is human-created and manually managed.


Do Not Track

If your browser sends a “Do Not Track” signal — we want to let you know that we currently do not respond to that setting. Most websites and analytics tools don’t support it, and there’s no standard method yet.


California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you live in California, you have the right to:

  • Ask us what personal data we’ve collected

  • Ask us to delete it

  • Ask us not to use it in certain ways

We do not sell personal information, so there is no need for a “Do Not Sell” link.
Still, if you have questions or want to access your data, email us at jordan@minimalandmodern.com.


Contact Us

If you have any questions about privacy or want to access or delete your data, please contact:

We do not have a Data Protection Officer or EU/UK/Brazil representative at this time.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, especially if laws change or we change how the website works.

If we update this page:

  • We’ll change the “Last Updated” date at the top

  • We’ll post the new version on this page

  • We may notify subscribers if the change is significant

We recommend checking this page every so often if privacy is important to you.


Last Updated

This Privacy Policy was last updated on July 12, 2025.
We review it every year in July.