• Privacy policy

    Last updated 7 August 2026

    Daniel Kostiuc Interior Design respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly. This policy explains how we collect, use, store and disclose personal information through danielkostiuc.com, our project enquiry process, marketing activities and business operations.

    Where the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles apply, we manage personal information in accordance with those requirements. We also seek to observe applicable privacy obligations when working with clients outside Australia.

    Information We Collect

    The personal information we collect depends on how you interact with us. It may include:

    • your name, email address, telephone number and postal address;

    • information provided through our project enquiry form;

    • details about a property, proposed project, location, budget, programme and design requirements;

    • correspondence and records of conversations with us;

    • billing, payment and transaction information;

    • professional details relating to architects, developers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, craftspeople and members of the media;

    • your marketing and communication preferences;

    • information about how you interact with our emails;

    • technical information about visits to our website, including an IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring website, approximate location and interactions with website content; and

    • any other information you choose to provide.

    We do not generally seek to collect sensitive information. Please avoid providing sensitive personal information unless it is relevant and necessary for your enquiry or project.

    How We Collect Information

    We usually collect personal information directly from you when you:

    • submit a form through our website;

    • contact us by email, telephone or social media;

    • meet with us or engage us for a project;

    • subscribe to studio news or other communications;

    • enter into a contract or make a payment; or

    • otherwise correspond or work with the studio.

    We may also receive information from someone acting on your behalf, from a referral, or from an architect, developer, consultant or other professional involved in a project.

    Technical information may be collected automatically through Squarespace Analytics, Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, cookies and similar technologies.

    How We Use Personal Information

    We may use personal information to:

    • respond to enquiries and assess potential commissions;

    • prepare proposals, fee agreements and project documentation;

    • provide interior design, decoration, procurement and related services;

    • communicate with clients and other members of a project team;

    • coordinate consultants, contractors, suppliers, craftspeople, deliveries and installations;

    • administer contracts, accounts, payments and business records;

    • manage our relationships with clients, collaborators and suppliers;

    • maintain, secure and improve our website and services;

    • understand how visitors use the website;

    • measure the effectiveness of advertising and communications;

    • send studio news or marketing communications where consent has been provided;

    • protect our legal rights and comply with legal or regulatory obligations; and

    • carry out other purposes explained at the time information is collected.

    We do not sell personal information.

    Project Enquiries and Website Forms

    When you submit information through a form on this website, we collect the information requested so that we can assess and respond to your submission.

    This information is provided to Squarespace, our website hosting provider, so it can operate the website and process form submissions on our behalf. Form submissions may be stored within Squarespace, delivered to us by email and stored in Google Drive for enquiry management and business record keeping.

    Submitting an enquiry does not create a client relationship or oblige us to accept a commission.

    Email Communications and Mailchimp

    If you subscribe to studio news or other marketing communications, your name, email address, communication preferences and related engagement information may be stored and processed through Mailchimp.

    Mailchimp helps us manage subscriber lists, distribute emails and understand whether communications are delivered, opened or selected. Mailchimp may use pixels and similar technologies to collect information such as an IP address, browser or device information, email opens, link selections and the date and time of an interaction.

    We use this information to administer subscriptions and improve the relevance of our communications. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in each marketing email or by contacting us.

    Mailchimp processes information in accordance with its own privacy practices, available at mailchimp.com/legal.

    Website Analytics

    We use Squarespace Analytics and Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use the website.

    These services may collect information including:

    • an IP address and approximate location;

    • browser, device and operating-system information;

    • pages viewed and time spent on the website;

    • referring websites and traffic sources;

    • links or buttons selected;

    • session information and unique identifiers; and

    • other interactions with the website.

    We use this information in aggregated reports to evaluate website performance, identify technical issues and understand which content is most useful to visitors.

    Google may process this information in accordance with the Google Privacy Policy. Depending on your device, browser and Google account settings, Google may associate activity from this website with other information it holds.

    Meta Pixel

    We use Meta Pixel to measure visits to the website, understand the effectiveness of advertising on Facebook and Instagram, and develop or refine advertising audiences.

    Meta Pixel may collect or receive information about:

    • visits to and interactions with this website;

    • pages viewed and buttons selected;

    • browser and device details;

    • an IP address;

    • referring information;

    • cookies, device identifiers and similar technologies; and

    • interactions with advertisements shown through Meta services.

    Meta may combine this information with other information it holds, subject to your Meta account settings and its own privacy practices. Further information is available in the Meta Privacy Policy.

    We do not receive access to the personal information contained within an individual visitor’s Meta account. We generally receive aggregated measurement and advertising reports.

    Cookies and Similar Technologies

    Cookies are small data files placed on a device when you visit a website. We and our service providers use cookies, pixels and similar technologies to:

    • operate and secure the website;

    • remember preferences;

    • distinguish visitors and sessions;

    • measure website traffic and performance;

    • understand engagement with website content and emails; and

    • measure and improve advertising.

    Necessary cookies support the operation of the website. Non-essential cookies may be used by Squarespace Analytics, Google Analytics and Meta Pixel.

    Where required by applicable law, we seek consent before enabling non-essential cookies. You can manage your choices through the cookie controls displayed on the website and through your browser settings. Restricting cookies may affect certain functions and may make analytics less accurate.

    You can also review the privacy and cookie controls available through Google, Meta and Mailchimp.

    Disclosure of Information

    We may disclose personal information where reasonably necessary to:

    • members of our studio and authorised contractors;

    • architects, developers, consultants and other members of a project team;

    • suppliers, manufacturers, craftspeople, tradespeople, delivery companies and installers;

    • Squarespace, Google, Mailchimp, Meta and other website, analytics, marketing, cloud-storage and technology providers;

    • accountants, insurers, lawyers and other professional advisers;

    • payment and financial-service providers; and

    • government authorities, regulators or other parties where required or permitted by law.

    Information is disclosed only where relevant to the service being provided, the operation of our business, marketing activities to which you have consented, or a legal requirement.

    Overseas Processing

    We work with clients, suppliers and service providers in Australia and internationally. Personal information may therefore be processed or stored outside Australia.

    Our principal technology providers include:

    • Squarespace, which stores website data in the United States and uses geographically distributed infrastructure;

    • Google, which provides Google Drive and Google Analytics through international infrastructure;

    • Mailchimp, which processes information in the United States and other locations used by its affiliates and service providers; and

    • Meta, which processes information through infrastructure and service providers located in multiple countries.

    Project information may also be shared with overseas suppliers, craftspeople, consultants or delivery partners where relevant to an international commission or procurement order.

    Privacy protections in another country may differ from those applying in Australia. Where practicable, we take reasonable steps to work with reputable providers and protect personal information disclosed overseas.

    Marketing Communications

    We only send marketing communications where you have requested them, consented to receive them or where otherwise permitted by law.

    You may unsubscribe at any time through the link provided in a communication or by contacting us. We may still send administrative, contractual or project-related communications where necessary.

    Storage and Security

    Personal information may be held electronically through Squarespace, Google Drive, Mailchimp, email, cloud storage systems, project management systems, accounting software, and other business platforms.

    We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration and disclosure. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

    We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to maintain appropriate project and business records, or to satisfy legal, insurance, taxation and professional obligations. Information that is no longer required is deleted, destroyed or de-identified where reasonably practicable.

    Access and Correction

    You may request access to personal information we hold about you or ask us to correct information that is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.

    To make a request, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before providing access or making a correction. In some circumstances, access may be restricted where permitted by law. If this occurs, we will explain the reason where we are able to do so.

    Privacy Concerns and Complaints

    If you have a question or concern about how we have handled personal information, please contact us. Include sufficient information for us to understand and investigate the matter.

    We will acknowledge the complaint and aim to respond within a reasonable period. If you are not satisfied with our response and the Privacy Act applies, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at oaic.gov.au.

    Third-Party Websites

    Our website may contain links to Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn and other external websites. Once you leave our website, your interaction with those services is governed by their own privacy policies.

    We are not responsible for the privacy, security or content of external websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal information.

    Changes to This Policy

    We may update this policy to reflect changes to our services, technology, business practices or legal obligations. The current version will be published on this page with its most recent revision date.

    Contact

    For questions, access or correction requests, or privacy complaints, contact:

    Daniel Kostiuc Interior Design
    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    [email protected]