Privacy policy

George Home ("George Home," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website georgehomect.com (the "Site"). We are a curated design source and interior design studio located in the Northwest corner of Connecticut, serving designers, architects, and clients throughout the country. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit the Site, contact us, inquire about products or services, or otherwise communicate with us.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using or accessing the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the Site.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with us:

Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact and inquiry information: Your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other details you include when you submit a contact form, request a consultation, or reach out to us directly.

  • Design project information: Details about your residential or commercial project, including preferences, project scope, budget range, and other information you choose to share when inquiring about our interior design services.

  • Purchase and transaction information: If you purchase products or services from us, we collect billing and shipping information, payment details, and order history as necessary to process your transaction.

  • Communications: The content of emails, messages, or other correspondence you send to us, including inquiries about furniture, lighting, art, vintage items, or design services.

  • Email marketing preferences: Your email address and subscription preferences if you sign up to receive updates, new arrivals, or promotional communications from us.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies:

  • Device and browser information: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.

  • Website usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website, and general location information at the city or state level based on your IP address.

  • Cookies and tracking technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to recognize your browser, remember your preferences, and analyze Site traffic and performance.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party service providers, including analytics platforms, email marketing services, and social media platforms, in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

 

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries and provide services: To respond to your questions, schedule consultations, deliver design proposals, and manage client relationships related to our interior design, space planning, product sourcing, and art curation services.

  • To process transactions: To complete purchases of furniture, lighting, art, vintage and antique items, and other products; process payments; arrange shipping and delivery; and handle returns or exchanges.

  • To send marketing communications: To send newsletters, new arrival announcements, event invitations, and other promotional content to subscribers who have opted in. You may unsubscribe at any time.

  • To improve the Site and our services: To analyze how visitors use our Site, understand customer preferences, and improve our content, product offerings, and customer experience.

  • For security and fraud prevention: To detect, investigate, and address potentially fraudulent or malicious activity, protect the Site and our customers, and maintain the security of our systems.

  • To comply with legal obligations: To fulfill our obligations under applicable law and to enforce our policies and agreements.

 

 

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like most websites, we use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site and improve your experience.

Types of cookies we may use:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly, including navigation, forms, and session management. These cannot be disabled without affecting Site functionality.

  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting anonymous data about pages viewed, time on page, and traffic sources. We may use services such as Google Analytics for this purpose.

  • Marketing cookies: May be used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertising based on your interests and browsing behavior.

  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences to personalize your browsing experience.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse, delete, or receive alerts about cookies. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit some Site functionality.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. To learn more about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

 

 

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers: With trusted vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email marketing platforms, payment processors, shipping carriers, analytics providers, and IT support. These providers are contractually required to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us.

  • Design collaborators and trade partners: When necessary to fulfill your design project requests — for example, with furniture vendors, craftspeople, or other trade professionals we engage on your behalf — subject to appropriate confidentiality expectations.

  • Legal and safety reasons: When required by law, legal process, or government request, or when we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of George Home, our customers, or others.

  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Site if such a change occurs.

  • With your consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information with a specific third party.

 

 

5. Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our mailing list or opt in to receive communications from us, we may send you emails about new inventory, design inspiration, events, and promotional offers. We use a third-party email marketing platform to manage and send these communications.

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by:

  • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any marketing email

  • Contacting us directly at the address listed below

Please note that even after opting out of marketing emails, we may still send you transactional communications related to inquiries you have submitted or services you have engaged.

 

 

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our Site uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our Site.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you provide information at your own risk. If you believe your interaction with us has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

 

 

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

  • Inquiry and client information is retained as long as your relationship with us is active or as needed to provide services, resolve disputes, and comply with legal obligations.

  • Marketing data is retained until you unsubscribe or request removal from our mailing list.

  • Transaction records are retained for accounting, tax, and legal compliance purposes, typically for seven (7) years or as otherwise required by applicable law.

  • Website analytics data is typically retained in aggregate or anonymized form for ongoing business analysis.

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our retention practices.

 

 

8. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Right to Access / Know: The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.

  • Right to Correct: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

  • Right to Delete: The right to request that we delete personal information we hold about you, subject to certain legal exceptions.

  • Right to Opt Out of Marketing: The right to opt out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time.

  • Right of Portability: In certain circumstances, the right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured format.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: The right to request that we limit how we use your personal information in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11 below. We will respond to your request in a timely manner and may need to verify your identity before fulfilling it. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any privacy rights.

Connecticut Residents: As a Connecticut-based business, we are aware of the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) and are committed to honoring the rights it affords to Connecticut consumers, including the right to access, correct, delete, and opt out of the processing of your personal data for targeted advertising or sale.

California Residents: If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know what personal information is sold or shared, and the right to opt out of such sale or sharing. We do not sell personal information as that term is defined under California law.

 

 

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

 

 

10. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, publications, or vendor websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

 

 

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. If we make material changes to how we collect or use your personal information, we will notify you by email (if you have provided one) or by posting a prominent notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

 

 

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: info@georgehomect.com

George Home website: georgehomect.com

We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible.


 

 

This Privacy Policy was last updated on April 14, 2026.