PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 14th February, 2026
Last Updated: 12th February, 2026
This website is owned and operated by Curio Design Studio, trading as “Gulzoe.”
Throughout this policy, “Gulzoe,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Curio Design Studio.
We are committed to safeguarding your personal information and handling it responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or engage with us.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information only when it is voluntarily provided or automatically gathered through website interaction.
Information You Provide
When you:
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Submit an enquiry
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Request acquisition details
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Initiate a commissioned project discussion
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Subscribe to updates
We may collect:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number (if provided)
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Project-related details
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Billing and shipping information (if applicable)
Information Collected Automatically
When you browse our website, we may collect:
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IP address
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Device type and browser information
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Pages visited
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Time spent on pages
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Referring website
This information is collected through cookies and analytics tools and is used to improve website functionality and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
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Respond to enquiries and project discussions
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Provide acquisition details
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Process orders and payments
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Arrange shipping and delivery
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Improve website performance
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Maintain internal records
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Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance browsing experience and analyse traffic.
Cookies may:
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Remember basic preferences
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Help improve site functionality
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Support analytics tracking
You may disable cookies in your browser settings. However, some features of the website may not function properly without them.
4. Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics or similar tools) to understand website usage patterns.
These services may collect anonymised information about how visitors use the website. This data is used for statistical and performance improvement purposes only.
5. Embedded Content
Some pages may include embedded content (such as videos or external media). Embedded content behaves in the same manner as if you visited the originating website directly.
These external websites may collect data according to their own privacy policies. Gulzoe is not responsible for their data practices.
6. Data Sharing
We may share limited information with:
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Payment processing providers
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Shipping and logistics partners
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Website hosting and technical service providers
Such sharing is limited to what is necessary to perform services and is handled under confidentiality obligations.
We may also disclose information if required by law.
7. Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to:
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Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected
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Maintain business records
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Comply with legal obligations
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to applicable legal requirements.
8. Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:
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Access the personal information we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of personal data
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Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please get in touch with us at the email address below.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. International Visitors
If you are accessing this website from outside India, please note that your information may be processed and stored in India.
By using this website, you consent to such transfer.
11. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact
For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact:
Gulzoe
Curio Design Studio
Email: info@gulzoe.com
Website: www.gulzoe.com
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The belief that story must come before surface.
That craft deserves time. That restraint protects meaning.
Commissions
Bespoke surfaces shaped through dialogue, scope, and time.
Nothing rushed. Nothing speculative.
Objects
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