Privacy Policy
How we handle your data, your choices, and how to change your cookie settings.
Who we are
vana (“we”, “us”) curates small, design-led weekend escapes. This notice explains how we handle your personal data when you visit our website, apply or register your interest, and how you can exercise your rights.
Data we collect
vana (“we”, “us”) curates small, design-led weekend escapes. This notice explains how we handle your personal data when you visit our website, apply or register your interest, and how you can exercise your rights.
- Website usage
- Form submissions
The details you give us on Apply or Register (e.g. name, email, motivations, links you share).
- Communications
Messages you send us by email or socials.
- Cookies
Small files to remember preferences and (if you allow) measure traffic.
Data we collect
- To review applications and manage the waitlist.
- To respond to enquiries and keep you updated about relevant weekends.
- To understand site performance (analytics, if you consent).
- To keep the site secure (security cookies).
Legal bases (UK GDPR)
- Consent
Analytics cookies (only after you accept).
- Legitimate interests
Site security, preventing abuse, functionality.
- Consent
Analytics cookies (only after you accept).
- Contract
Processing applications or registrations you submit.
Legal bases (UK GDPR)
We use a cookie prompt to ask for consent before enabling analytics. If you reject, analytics stays off. If you accept, we use Google Analytics 4 (IP anonymised) to understand what’s working.
Retention
We retain form submissions only as long as they’re relevant to reviewing and planning weekends. Usage data is retained only as long as needed for improvement. You can ask us to delete your data anytime.
Sharing
We never sell your data. We use a few processors (hosting, analytics if enabled) who act on our instructions and provide safeguards.
Transfers
Some services may process data outside the UK. Where that happens, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses).
Your rights
- Access your data.
- Request correction, deletion, or restriction.
- Object to processing in some cases.
- Withdraw consent for analytics (use the button above).
- Complain to the ICO (ico.org.uk).
Contact
Email hello@vanalondon.com for privacy questions or requests.
Last updated: 2 October 2025