Privacy policy  

Privacy Notice  We at IKEA respect your concerns about privacy and value the trust you have placed in us. This Privacy Notice describes the types of personal      information we collect , how  we may use that information, and with whom we may share it. Our Privacy Notice also describes    the measures we take to protect the security of the information. In addition, we describe the choices you can make about how we use    the information you provide to us. We tell you how you can reach us to review and update your contact information , change your privacy    preference remove your name from our mailing list , or answer any questions you may have about our privacy practices. This Privacy Notice applies to all personally identifiable information about you collected , used or disclosed by IKEA. We also [may] collect aggregate information about you which does not identify you and which is not therefore personal information.

What types of information does IKEA collect and use about me and how does IKEA use the information ? We collect and use information about you to communicate with you about our products , services and promotions. We also collect    information to improve the shopping experience of IKEA consumers. Here are the ways we obtain information about you and the types of information we obtain. We also tell you how we use the information.

Catalogue When you request a catalogue from us , you provide us with contact information, such as your name , address , phone number and   email address , so we may fulfill your request. We also may ask you to provide us with information about products that interest you and   other lifestyle information. We will use such information to learn about your needs and preferences and if you choose to receive further communications from IKEA, to provide you with information about our products services and promotions.

Customer Service If you contact one of our customer service representatives, we may ask you for information such as your name, address and email address so we can respond to your questions or concerns. With your consent, we may retain this information to personalize your experience with us and better assist you the next time you contact us.

Does IKEA share the information it obtains about me with third parties ? IKEA does not share personal information about its consumers with any third parties outside the IKEA corporate family for their own marketing purposes. We do share this information with service providers we have retained to perform services on our behalf , but these service providers are not authorized by us to use or disclose the information except as necessary to perform services on our behalf or to comply with legal requirements. We also may disclose information about you as required by law.We reserve the right to transfer any information we have about you in the event we sell or transfer all or a portion of our business or assets. If the business is transferred, we will provide you with the opportunity to tell us that you would prefer that information about you not be transferred. Should such a transfer occur , we will use reasonable efforts to try to ensure that the transferee uses personal    information about you in a manner that is consistent with this Privacy Notice.

How does IKEA protect personal information ? The security of personal information is a high priority for us. We maintain administrative , technical and physical safeguards to protect    against unauthorized disclosure , use , alteration and destruction of the personal information in our possession. We are committed to providing appropriate security controls to protect personal information we have about you against foreseeable hazards. To protect the security of your credit card information , we do not collect credit card information on our website.

How does IKEA update its Privacy Notice ? IKEA services and promotions will change over time. This Privacy Notice will be updated periodically to reflect those changes and corresponding changes in our information practices. Whenever we revise this Privacy Notice , we will change the date on the notice to indicate when the revisions were made. We reserve the right to change our information practices and the terms of this Privacy Notice, and to apply the changed practices to all information we have about you. By using this web site, you agree to accept the terms of this Privacy Notice as stated at the time you use it. Any future access to this web site subsequent to the posting of a revised Privacy Notice will be deemed to be your acceptance of this Privacy Notice as then revised. We reserve the right to change this Privacy Notice at anytime.

Will I receive email from IKEA ? We will send you emails only if you have provided us with your email address and have asked us to communicate with you. Email about IKEA may be sent to you from an IKEA website.

What if I prefer not to receive communications from IKEA ? If you prefer not to receive product information or promotions from us , please contact us using one of the options provided below.

How can I contact IKEA ? If you would like us to update your contact information or remove your name from our mailing list, or if you have any questions or concerns about IKEA’s privacy practices or about your personal information , please contact our Privacy office by calling us at 840408 - IKEA  or send us an email on info@ikea.com.kw . We will respond to your inquiry or investigate your concern as quickly as possible.