Privacy Policy

 

1. Introduction

 

This Privacy Policy explains how [Your Name / Your Business Name] (“I”, “me”, or “my”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information. By using my services or submitting your details through my website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

 

2. Information I Collect

 

I may collect the following types of personal data:

 

Personal Identification

 

• Name

• Address

• Email address

• Phone number

 

 Ceremony Information

 

• Details about your ceremony (e.g., wedding, funeral, naming ceremony)

• Personal stories, readings, preferences, and content needed to create your ceremony script

 

 Payment Information

 

• Payment confirmations (I do not store card details)

  

Website Data

 

• IP address

• Browser type

• Cookies and analytics data (if applicable)

 

 

3. How Your Information Is Used

 

Your information is used to:

 

• Communicate with you about your ceremony

• Create and deliver a personalised ceremony script

• Manage bookings, payments, and administration

• Improve my website and services

• Comply with legal obligations

 

 I only collect information that is necessary for providing celebrant services.

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing

 

I process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

 

• Contract: To provide the celebrant services you have booked

• Consent: For optional marketing or use of photos

• Legitimate Interests: To improve my services and website

• Legal Obligation: For record‑keeping and tax purposes

 

 

5. Sharing Your Information

 

I do not sell or share your personal data with third parties except:

 

• When required by law

• When necessary to deliver the service (e.g., sharing basic details with a venue if needed)

• With your explicit consent

  

6. Data Storage & Security

 

• Your information is stored securely using password‑protected systems.

• Ceremony scripts and notes are kept for 3 for reference and legal compliance.

• Only I (and any authorised team member, if applicable) have access to your data.

  

7. Your Rights

 

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

 

• Access your personal data

• Request corrections

• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

  

To exercise these rights, contact me at [email protected]

 

8. Cookies & Website Tracking

 

If your website uses cookies or analytics tools:

 

• Cookies may be used to improve website performance and user experience.

• You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

 

9. Photography & Media

 

• I will only use ceremony photos, testimonials, or script excerpts for marketing with your explicit consent.

• You may withdraw consent at any time.

 

 10. Third‑Party Links

 

My website may contain links to external sites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

 

11. Changes to This Policy

 

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. The latest version will always be available on my website.

 

12. Contact Information

 

For questions or data requests, contact: