Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 March 2026

Introduction

Aikitektly ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website at aikitektly.com (the "Site").

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable.

Data controller

Aikitektly is the data controller for personal data collected through this Site. If you have questions about your data, contact us at privacy@aikitektly.com.

What data we collect

Data you provide directly

When you submit our early access form, we collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Country
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Project details: project type, journey stage, project location, budget range
  • How you describe your project to contractors
  • How you find contractors
  • Your confidence level regarding permits and regulations
  • Your renovation concerns (free text)

Data collected automatically

When you visit our Site, we may collect:

  • IP address (for rate limiting and security)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent (via Google Analytics, only with your consent)
  • Referral source

How we use your data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • Early access waitlist: To register your interest, send you a confirmation email, and notify you when Aikitektly launches
  • Product research: To understand our users' renovation needs, priorities, and pain points (in aggregate)
  • Rate limiting: To prevent abuse of our form submission endpoint (IP address only)
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our Site and improve it (only with your consent)

Legal basis for processing (GDPR)

  • Consent: For analytics cookies and marketing communications
  • Legitimate interest: For rate limiting and security
  • Contract performance: For processing your early access registration

Cookies

We use cookies on this Site. You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie consent banner.

Essential cookies

Required for the Site to function. These cannot be disabled. They include cookies for cookie consent preferences.

Analytics cookies

We use Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager) to understand how visitors use our Site. These cookies are only set after you give your consent.

Data sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share data with the following service providers who process data on our behalf:

  • Supabase: Database hosting (form submissions)
  • Resend: Transactional email delivery
  • Google: Analytics (with your consent) and Google Sheets (form data backup)
  • Vercel: Website hosting
  • Cloudflare: CDN and DDoS protection

Data retention

We retain your early access form data for as long as necessary to provide the service and fulfil the purposes described in this policy. You can request deletion of your data at any time.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for analytics cookies at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@aikitektly.com.

California residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure database access controls, and regular security reviews.

International transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international transfers of personal data.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at privacy@aikitektly.com.