PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy applies between you, the User of this Website, and Wicked Weddings, the owner and provider of this Website. Wicked Weddings takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This Privacy Policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.
Your privacy is important to us. It is Wicked Weddings' policy to respect your privacy and comply with any applicable law and regulation regarding any personal information we may collect about you, including across our website, https://www.wickedweddings.co.uk, and other sites we own and operate.
Personal information is any information about you which can be used to identify you. This includes information about you as a person (such as name, address, and date of birth), your devices, payment details, and even information about how you use a website or online service.
In the event our site contains links to third-party sites and services, please be aware that those sites and services have their own privacy policies. After following a link to any third-party content, you should read their posted privacy policy information about how they collect and use personal information. This Privacy Policy does not apply to any of your activities after you leave our site.
1. In this Privacy Policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:
a. the singular includes the plural and vice versa;
b. references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this Privacy Policy;
c. a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;
d. "including" is understood to mean "including without limitation";
e. reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;
f. the headings and sub-headings do not form part of this Privacy Policy.
Scope of this Privacy Policy
2. This Privacy Policy applies only to the actions of Wicked Weddings and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.
3. For purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, Wicked Weddings is the "data controller". This means that Wicked Weddings determines the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your Data is processed.
Data Collected & How we collect Data
4. All of the personal information we process is provided to us directly by you when you buy a product or service from us, or agree to our terms and conditions, a contract is formed between you and us. In order to carry out our obligations under that contract we must process the information you give us. Some of this information may be personal information.
5. We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:
a. Personal Information: We may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, phone number, postal address, wedding details, and other information you provide voluntarily when you fill out forms on our website, contact us, or use our services.
b. Usage Information: We automatically collect certain information about your visit to our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This information helps us analyse trends, administer the site, and improve our services.
c. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies collect information about your browsing activities on our site and other websites you visit. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Data That is Given to Us by You
6. Wicked Weddings will collect your Data in a number of ways, for example:
a. when you contact us through the Website, by telephone, post, e-mail or through any other means;
b. when you use our services; in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Data That is Collected Automatically
7. To the extent that you access the Website, we will collect your Data automatically, for example:
we automatically collect some information about your visit to the Website. This information helps us to make improvements to Website content and navigation, and includes your IP address, the date, times and frequency with which you access the Website and the way you use and interact with its content.
we will collect your Data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser. For more information about cookies, and how we use them on the Website, see the section below, headed "Cookies".
Our Use of Data
8. Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:
a. improvement of our products / services; in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
9. We may use your Data for the above purposes if we deem it necessary to do so for our legitimate interests. If you are not satisfied with this, you have the right to object in certain circumstances (see the section headed "Your rights" below).
Keeping Data Secure
11. We take reasonable care in implementing and maintaining the security of the Site and your information to ensure the safety of the information we collect and retain. Although we take reasonable steps to safeguard information, we cannot be responsible for the acts of those who gain unauthorized access or abuse our Site, and we make no warranty, express, implied or otherwise, that we will prevent such access.
12. Technical and organisational measures include measures to deal with any suspected data breach. If you suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorised access to your Data, please let us know immediately by contacting us via this e-mail address: wickedweddings@hotmail.com.
13. If you want detailed information from Get Safe Online on how to protect your information and your computers and devices against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other online problems, please visit www.getsafeonline.org. Get Safe Online is supported by HM Government and leading businesses.
Data Retention
10. We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, and as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. Retention periods will be determined taking into account the type of information that is collected and the purpose for which it is collected, bearing in mind the requirements applicable to the situation and the need to destroy outdated, unused information at the earliest reasonable time. Under applicable regulations, we will keep records containing client personal data, account opening documents, communications and anything else as required by applicable laws and regulations.
You may review or update the information that we hold about you, or if you wish, request the removal of any information about you from our website.
11. Even if we delete your Data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax or regulatory purposes.
Sharing Information
Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information if required by law, court order, or government regulation to protect our rights, safety, or property, or to comply with any legal process.
Your Rights
12. You have the following rights in relation to your Data:
a. Right to access - the right to request (i) copies of the information we hold about you at any time, or (ii) that we modify, update or delete such information. If we provide you with access to the information we hold about you, we will not charge you for this, unless your request is "manifestly unfounded or excessive." Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request. If we refuse your request, we will tell you the reasons why.
b. Right to correct - the right to have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
c. Right to erase - the right to request that we delete or remove your Data from our systems.
d. Right to restrict our use of your Data - the right to "block" us from using your Data or limit the way in which we can use it.
e. Right to data portability - the right to request that we move, copy or transfer your Data.
f. Right to object - the right to object to our use of your Data including where we use it for our legitimate interests.
13. To make enquiries, exercise any of your rights set out above, or withdraw your consent to the processing of your Data (where consent is our legal basis for processing your Data), please contact us via this e-mail address: wickedweddings@hotmail.com.
14. If you are not satisfied with the way a complaint you make in relation to your Data is handled by us, you may be able to refer your complaint to the relevant data protection authority. For the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). The ICO's contact details can be found on their website at https://ico.org.uk/.
15. It is important that the Data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your Data changes during the period for which we hold it.
Links to Other Websites
16. This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites. This Privacy Policy does not extend to your use of such websites. You are advised to read the Privacy Policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.
Type of Cookie & Purpose
Strictly necessary cookies
These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart or make use of e-billing services.
Analytical/performance cookies
They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.
Functionality cookies
These are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region). By using the Website, you agree to our placement of functionality cookie.
Cookies
17. This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer. Wicked Weddings uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range of services. Wicked Weddings has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.
18. All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.
19. Before the Website places Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies, you are enabling Wicked Weddings to provide a better experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended.
20. This Website may place the following Cookies:
21. You can find a list of Cookies that we use in the Cookies Schedule.
22. You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please see the help menu in your internet browser. You can switch off Cookies at any time, however, you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently.
23. You can choose to delete Cookies at any time; however, you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalisation settings.
24. It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.
25. For more information generally on cookies, including how to disable them, please refer to aboutcookies.org. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer.
Complaints
When we receive a complaint, we record all the information you have given to us. We use that information to resolve your complaint. If your complaint requires us to contact some other person, we may have to give to that other person some of the information contained in your complaint.
Minors
We do not market to children and we do not sell products or services for purchase by children. If you are under 18, you may use our site only with consent from a parent or guardian.
General
26. You may not transfer any of your rights under this Privacy Policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this Privacy Policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.
27. If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this Privacy Policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this Privacy Policy will not be affected.
28. Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.
29. This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. All disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
30. Wicked Weddings reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Privacy Policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.
By using Wicked weddings website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein
if you have any questions or concerns on how we use your data you may contact Wicked Weddings by email wickedweddings@hotmail.com.
Attribution
32. This Privacy Policy was created using a document from Rocket Lawyer (https://www.rocketlawyer.com/gb/en).
This Privacy Policy was created on 07 November 2023.