PRIVACY POLICY
Share Your Space Privacy Notice
IKEA Limited ("IKEA") is a member of the INGKA Holding BV Group.
We at IKEA respect your concerns about privacy and value the trust you have placed in us. This Privacy Notice describes the types of personal information we collect via the Share Your Space web site (the "Site"), how we may use that information, and with whom we may share it. This Privacy Notice also describes the measures we take to protect the security of the information. In addition, we describe the choices you can make about how we use the information you provide to us. We tell you how you can reach us to update your contact information, remove your name from our mailing list, or answer any questions you may have about our privacy practices. This Privacy Notice is only applicable to personal information collected via IKEA's Site.
What types of information does IKEA collect and use about me and how does IKEA use the information?
We collect and use information about you for communication with you about our products, services and promotions, for administration and marketing, to ensure that the services and advertising that we offer are tailored to your needs and interests and to facilitate your communication with other users who have chosen to post their information via our Site. We may keep your information for a reasonable period for these purposes. Here are the ways we obtain information about you and the types of information we obtain. We also tell you how we use the information.
Join the Network/Submit Your Space
To participate in IKEA's Share Your Space programme, you may choose to join the IKEA network of businesses by creating a website profile, including a username and password. When you create a website profile, we receive your name, address, email address and phone number. We use and save your information to respond to your request to join the network, including your request to post your business information and photos, which will allow you to network with other Share Your Space members. If we decide to post your information, we will save it and may post it until you request that it be removed. If you agree, we will also use your information to notify you about our products and services.
Web Site
As well as the personal information that you provide us with, we will also use information obtained about you automatically from cookies (files which are sent by us to your computer). The main reason we use cookies is to help improve your experience of using our website. They also help to tell us what you and other users do on our website, so that we can make the whole experience better for everyone.
We may access cookies stored on your computer when you visit our website in future or when you open an email from us. We are able to do this by including web beacons (also known as clear GIFS or web bugs) in our emails. If you want to delete any cookies that are already on your computer, please refer to the instructions for your file management software to locate the file or directory that stores cookies.
If you want to stop cookies being stored on your computer in future, please refer to your browser manufacturer’s instructions by clicking “Help” in your browser menu. Please note that by deleting our cookies or disabling future cookies you may not be able to access certain areas or features of our site. For more information about deleting and controlling cookies visit www.aboutcookies.org.
Our web beacons do not store additional information on your computer but, by communicating with our cookies on your computer, they can tell us when you have opened emails from us. If you object to web beacons, we recommend that you follow the instructions for deleting existing cookies and disabling future cookies. We will still know how many of our emails are opened and we will automatically receive your IP address, a unique identifier for your computer or other access device; but we will not identify you as an individual.
Other information you provide to us
If you include personal information in any of the content you choose to provide us, such as photos submitted via the Submit Your Space feature, we will receive and may post that information in the process of responding to your request to post your business information and photos.
When you provide your information in order to Share Your Space via this Site, we may post that information pursuant to your request. We have sole discretion to decide whether to post your information and photos. If we do post the information and photos, as you have requested, they will be publicly available via this website and viewable by any user of this Site.
Does IKEA share the information it obtains about me with third parties?
IKEA does not share personal information about its consumers with any third parties outside the IKEA corporate family for their own marketing purposes. However, we do share this information with service providers we have retained to perform services on our behalf, but these service providers are not authorised by us to use or disclose the information except as necessary to perform services on our behalf or to comply with legal requirements. We also may disclose information about you as required by law.
We reserve the right to transfer any information we have about you in the event we sell or transfer all or a portion of our business or assets. If the business is transferred, we will provide you with the opportunity to tell us that you would prefer that information about you not be transferred. Should such a transfer occur, we will use reasonable efforts to try to ensure that the transferee uses personal information about you in a manner that is consistent with this Privacy Notice.
If you prefer that we not disclose your personal information as described above, please do not provide your personal information through the Site.
Does IKEA transfer information it obtains about me to other countries?
IKEA, its corporate family, and third parties who receive your personal information as described in this Privacy Notice may be located in other countries that do not have the same laws regarding personal information as in the United Kingdom. However, we will only use and disclose your personal information you submit via this Site as described in this Privacy Notice.
How does IKEA protect personal information?
The security of personal information is a high priority for us. We maintain administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorised disclosure, use, alteration and destruction of the personal information in our possession. We are committed to providing appropriate security controls to protect personal information we have about you against foreseeable hazards.
How does IKEA update its Privacy Notice?
IKEA services and promotions will change over time. This Privacy Notice will be updated periodically to reflect those changes and corresponding changes in our information practices. Whenever we revise this Privacy Notice, we will change the date on the notice to indicate when the revisions were made. We reserve the right to change our information practices and the terms of this Privacy Notice, and to apply the changed practices to all information we have about you. By using this website, you agree to accept the terms of this Privacy Notice as stated at the time you use it. Any future access to this website subsequent to the posting of a revised Privacy Notice will be deemed to be your acceptance of this Privacy Notice as then revised. We reserve the right to change this Privacy Notice at any time.
Does the Site contain links to other web sites?
The Site may contain links to other web sites that operate independently of IKEA and are not under our control. We provide links to other web sites solely for your convenience and information. This Privacy Notice does not apply to other web sites, even though they may be linked to this Site. Other web sites may have their own privacy notices or terms of use, which we suggest you review if you visit any linked web sites.
How can I update my personal information and privacy preferences?
We recognise that having accurate and up-to-date information about you and your preferences is important to our ability to properly serve your interests. You can update your information by "My profile", or by using one of the options provided below.
How can I contact IKEA?
If you have any other questions about IKEA's privacy practices or about your personal information, please write to us at:
IKEA BUSINESS
Customer Services Centre
Kingston Park
Peterborough
PE2 9ET
We will respond to your inquiry or investigate your concern.