Privacy Policy & Disclosure
Last updated: July 2026
Welcome to Kabukirune.com. Your privacy is important to me, and this policy explains how I collect, use and protect your personal information when you visit this website.
Kabukirune is a beauty, lifestyle and creative content blog sharing product reviews, photography, beauty inspiration, lifestyle content and collaborations with brands.
By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Disclosure & Content Information
PR Samples, Gifted Products & Collaborations
Some content published on Kabukirune may include:
- Gifted products or PR samples provided by brands or PR agencies
- Paid partnerships or sponsored content
- Affiliate links
- Brand collaborations
Any content containing gifted products, paid partnerships or affiliate links will be clearly disclosed within the relevant post or content.
Receiving a product free of charge or working with a brand does not influence my opinions. All reviews and opinions shared on Kabukirune are my own and are based on my personal experience.
I only share products, brands and services that I genuinely feel are relevant to my audience.
Sponsored & Collaborative Content
A sponsored post means I have been compensated for creating content based on a brand’s brief or campaign requirements.
A collaborative post means I have worked with a brand, company or PR agency on content creation. This may include compensation, gifted products, affiliate partnerships or other agreed collaborations.
A guest post means content created by another individual, company or brand. Any guest content will be clearly identified.
Affiliate Links
Some posts may contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a small commission if you purchase a product through one of these links, at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate links help support Kabukirune and allow me to continue creating content. I only use affiliate links for brands, products and services that I genuinely like, trust or believe may be useful to my readers.
Your shopping experience and the price you pay will not be affected by using an affiliate link.
Photography & Copyright
Unless otherwise stated, all photographs, images and written content on Kabukirune.com are created by me and remain my intellectual property.
My images and written content may not be copied, reproduced, modified or used commercially without prior written permission.
If you would like to use one of my images or collaborate on content, please contact:
Email: vicky@kabukirune.com
Where stock imagery is used, appropriate credit will be provided.
Privacy Policy
Who I Am
Kabukirune.com is operated by Vicky.
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Email: vicky@kabukirune.com
What Personal Data I Collect
Depending on how you interact with this website, I may collect the following information:
- Name
- Email address
- Username
- Website URL
- IP address
- Browser information
- Device information
- Information submitted through comments, contact forms or giveaway entries
I only collect information that is necessary to provide website functionality, respond to enquiries, improve the website experience or manage collaborations.
How I Use Your Information
Your information may be used for:
- Responding to emails, enquiries or messages
- Managing website comments
- Preventing spam and fraudulent activity
- Improving website performance and user experience
- Managing collaborations with brands and PR agencies
- Administering giveaways or competitions
- Understanding how visitors use my website
I will never sell your personal information.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on Kabukirune.com, information entered into the comment form may be collected, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Website information (if provided)
- IP address
- Browser information
This information is collected to help prevent spam and manage comments.
An anonymised version of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service if this feature is enabled. You can view their privacy policy on the Gravatar website.
Cookies
Kabukirune.com uses cookies to improve website functionality and understand how visitors interact with the website.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visit.
Cookies may be used for:
- Website functionality
- Analytics and visitor statistics
- Affiliate tracking
- Improving user experience
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.
Analytics
I may use analytics services to understand how visitors use Kabukirune.com.
These services may collect information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Device type
- Browser information
- General location information
This information helps me improve website content and performance.
Embedded Content & Third-Party Websites
Articles on Kabukirune.com may include embedded content from third-party websites, such as:
- Videos
- Images
- Social media posts
- External articles
- Brand websites
Embedded content from other websites may behave as though you have visited that website directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies or track your interaction depending on their own privacy policies.
Kabukirune.com is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Brand & PR Information
As part of my work as a content creator, I may communicate with brands, PR agencies and companies.
Information relating to business contacts, such as:
- Brand names
- Company details
- Contact information
- Collaboration details
may be stored and processed for the purpose of managing professional relationships and completing agreed work.
This information may have been provided directly by the company or through a third-party PR agency or influencer platform.
Giveaways & Competitions
If Kabukirune runs a giveaway or competition, personal information may be collected from entrants, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Delivery information (for winners)
Winner information may be securely shared with the collaborating brand where necessary to arrange prize fulfilment.
Information collected for giveaways will only be used for the purpose stated at the time of entry unless permission has been provided for additional use.
Who I Share Your Data With
I do not sell, rent or trade personal information.
Your information may only be shared with third parties where necessary, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Security and spam prevention services
- Analytics providers
- Giveaway partners where required for prize fulfilment
- Service providers that help operate this website
I will only share information where necessary and will take reasonable steps to ensure your information is handled securely.
How I Protect Your Data
I take reasonable measures to protect personal information submitted through this website.
Kabukirune.com uses security measures including SSL encryption to help protect information transferred through the website.
However, no online service can guarantee complete security, and users provide information at their own risk.
Data Retention
Personal information will only be kept for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected.
Comments and related metadata may be stored indefinitely to help recognise and approve future comments.
Business correspondence may be retained for administrative, legal or record-keeping purposes.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Requesting access to the information held about you
- Requesting correction of inaccurate information
- Requesting deletion of your information where applicable
- Requesting restrictions on how your information is processed
- Objecting to certain processing activities
To make a request, please contact:
Email: vicky@kabukirune.com
Lawful Basis For Processing Data
Personal information may be processed under the following lawful bases:
Consent
Where you choose to provide information, such as submitting a comment, contacting me or entering a giveaway.
Legitimate Interests
Where processing is necessary to operate and improve Kabukirune.com, maintain website security, prevent spam and manage business enquiries.
Contractual Requirements
Where processing is necessary to complete agreed collaborations, services or business arrangements.
Changes To This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website, services or legal requirements.
Any updates will be published on this page with the revised date.
Continued use of Kabukirune.com after changes are made means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, disclosures or how your information is handled, please contact:
Email: vicky@kabukirune.com
