This Privacy Policy explains how Boujeez collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information through this website. By using this website, you acknowledge and accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Boujeez is a digital content and creative platform focused on fashion, beauty, culture, travel, wellness, lifestyle features, interviews, profiles, and related brand-aligned content in the Middle East.
Boujeez is operated as part of the licensed advertising and marketing activities of Letouch Design Company W.L.L., a Kuwait company. Commercial Licence No. 2023/15019, File No. 155248, Commercial Register No. 481469. Licensed activities: advertising and marketing (731011), commercial photography (742020), design of clothing, footwear and jewellery (741010).
Burj Al-Tujjar, Kuwait
2. Information We May Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information through this website:
- Information you provide directly, including your name, email address, phone number, company name, and any details you submit through contact forms, collaboration forms, pitch forms, or email communication
- Technical and usage information, including IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referral source, date and time of access, and general website interaction data
- Cookie and analytics data used to understand website traffic, performance, and user engagement.
3. How We Use Information
We may use collected information for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries, requests, submissions, or collaboration opportunities
- To operate, maintain, and improve the website and user experience
- To monitor website performance, traffic, and audience behavior
- To protect the website against misuse, abuse, fraud, or unauthorized activity
- To communicate with you regarding relevant inquiries, editorial matters, business matters, or service-related updates
- To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations in Kuwait.
3a. Lawful Basis for Processing
Where we process your personal information, our lawful basis is one of the following:
- Your consent, given when you submit a form, send an email, or otherwise engage with our content.
- Our legitimate interest in operating and improving the website, understanding audience behaviour, and communicating with partners and submitters.
- The performance of an agreement with you, such as a confirmed editorial collaboration or partner arrangement.
- Compliance with applicable law and regulation in Kuwait.
When you submit a story or interview through our Pitch a Story form, we collect your name, email address, Instagram handle, prose responses, and any images you attach. We use this information to review your submission, contact you if your story is selected, publish content with attribution where applicable, and maintain our editorial records. By submitting, you grant the licence described in our Terms of Use. You may withdraw a pending submission at any time by emailing team@boujeez.com before publication.
4. Cookies and Google Analytics
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze traffic, and understand how visitors use the website.
Boujeez uses Google Analytics to collect statistical and usage information about website visits, including information such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, session activity, and general interaction data. This information helps us understand website traffic and improve the website experience.
You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data in connection with Google Analytics through Google’s own policies and disclosures.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Sharing of Information
Boujeez does not sell personal information to third parties.
We may share information only where necessary:
- With service providers or technical partners who support the operation, hosting, maintenance, analytics, or security of the website
- Where disclosure is required by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or competent authority
- Where necessary to protect the rights, safety, security, or integrity of Boujeez, Letouch Design Company W.L.L., users, or the public
5a. Where Your Information Is Processed
Our website is hosted with international hosting providers, our email runs on the Microsoft 365 platform, and our analytics are processed through Google Analytics. As a result, some information you submit may be processed outside Kuwait. By using this website, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions with privacy frameworks different from Kuwait’s. We take reasonable steps to ensure that information continues to be handled in line with this Privacy Policy regardless of where it is processed.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no website, server, transmission method, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You use the website and submit information at your own discretion and risk.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. Our standard retention periods are:
- General website analytics: up to 26 months (Google Analytics default retention).
- Pitch a Story and form submissions: up to 24 months from submission if not selected for publication. If a submission is selected and published, the related editorial record is kept indefinitely as part of our editorial archive.
- Brand and partner correspondence: up to 5 years from the last contact, in line with Kuwait commercial record-keeping practice.
- Inactive contact records: reviewed every 12 months and removed where no engagement remains.
We may retain information longer where required to meet a legal obligation, defend a legal claim, or comply with a regulatory request.
8. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. Boujeez is not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of third-party websites. You should review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights with respect to the personal information we hold about you:
- Access: request a copy of the information we hold about you.
- Correction: ask us to correct information that is inaccurate or out of date.
- Deletion: ask us to delete information we no longer need.
- Withdrawal of consent: where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
- Marketing opt-out: you may opt out of any marketing communication by replying “unsubscribe” or by emailing team@boujeez.com.
- Complaint: you may raise a concern with us directly using the contact details below.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at team@boujeez.com. We will respond within a reasonable period and may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.
10. Age Restrictions
This website is intended for users aged 18 and over. Boujeez does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you become aware that a person under 18 has submitted information through this website, please contact team@boujeez.com and we will remove the information from our records.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Boujeez may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any revised version will become effective when posted on this page unless otherwise stated. Continued use of the website after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your information, please contact:
Email: team@boujeez.com
Contact Us: https://www.boujeez.com/contact-us/