Privacy Policy

Effective date: May 23, 2026 — Last updated: May 23, 2026
Operator: Ion Nicolae, Pitești, Romania — [email protected]

This Privacy Policy applies to designlike.com and describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Romanian Law no. 190/2018, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Who we are

DesignLike.com is operated by Ion Nicolae, an individual based in Pitești, Romania. We publish editorial content related to interior design, architecture, and home décor. For any privacy-related inquiries, contact us at [email protected].

2. What data we collect

2.1 Data you provide directly

  • Name and email address when you contact us via the contact form
  • Name, email, and website URL when you submit a guest post proposal
  • Payment information processed via third-party platforms (we do not store card details)
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide in written communications

2.2 Data collected automatically

  • IP address and approximate geographic location (country/city level)
  • Browser type, version, and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

2.3 Data from third parties

  • Aggregated analytics data from Google Search Console and Google Analytics
  • Performance data from Cloudflare (CDN and security provider)
  • Affiliate tracking data when you click affiliate links on our site

3. Legal basis for processing (GDPR)

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) — when you submit a contact form, subscribe to updates, or accept non-essential cookies
  • Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — for website security, fraud prevention, and improving our content based on aggregated analytics
  • Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) — when processing guest post submissions or sponsored content arrangements
  • Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR) — when required by applicable Romanian or EU law

4. How we use your data

  • Responding to contact form submissions and editorial inquiries
  • Processing and evaluating guest post and sponsored content proposals
  • Improving website performance, content quality, and user experience
  • Detecting and preventing security threats, spam, and abuse
  • Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms of Service
  • Tracking affiliate referrals and processing associated commissions

5. Data sharing and third parties

We do not sell your personal data. We share limited data only with trusted third parties necessary to operate this website:

  • Cloudflare Inc. (USA) — CDN, DDoS protection, and security. Data processed under Standard Contractual Clauses.
  • Google LLC (USA) — Google Analytics and Google Search Console. Aggregated, anonymized usage data.
  • Hetzner Online GmbH (Germany) — Web hosting. Server located in EU. GDPR-compliant data processor.
  • Affiliate networks — When you click affiliate links, partner networks may set cookies to track referrals.
  • Marketplace platforms (Accessily, Collaborator, Fatjoe, etc.) — Limited contact information shared when processing sponsored content orders.

6. Cookies

  • Strictly necessary cookies — Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics cookies — Used to understand how visitors interact with our website. Require your consent.
  • Affiliate cookies — Set by affiliate partner networks when you click affiliate links.
  • Preference cookies — Remember your settings and preferences for future visits.

7. AI-generated content disclosure

Some articles published on designlike.com are created with the assistance of artificial intelligence tools. All AI-assisted content is reviewed, edited, and approved by human editors before publication. AI tools do not have access to your personal data. Images may be generated using AI image generation services (Replicate/Flux) or sourced from licensed stock libraries (Unsplash, Pexels) under their respective licenses.

8. Data retention

  • Contact form submissions: retained for 12 months, then deleted
  • Guest post and sponsored content correspondence: retained for 36 months
  • Analytics data: aggregated and anonymized after 14 months
  • Server logs: retained for 30 days for security purposes
  • Affiliate tracking data: retained per affiliate partner terms (typically 30–90 days)

9. Your rights under GDPR

  • Right of access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to erasure — Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to restriction — Request that we limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability — Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to object — Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to withdraw consent — Withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint — File a complaint with ANSPDCP at dataprotection.ro

10. California residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights. Contact us at [email protected].

11. Children’s privacy

DesignLike.com is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us at [email protected].

12. International data transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA (including the United States) by our service providers. These transfers are conducted under the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses.

13. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption, server-level firewalls, access controls, and regular security monitoring.

14. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the effective date at the top of this page.

15. Contact

Ion Nicolae
Pitești, Romania
Email: [email protected]
Website: designlike.com