Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
1. Introduction
Authentically Wedded Beauty ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.
2. Data Controller
Authentically Wedded Beauty is the data controller for the personal information we collect. You can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (555) BEAUTY-1
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name and contact information (email, phone number, address)
- Wedding date and venue information
- Beauty preferences and requirements
- Health information relevant to our services (allergies, skin conditions)
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
- Communications with our team
3.2 Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referral source
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Contract: To provide our beauty services and fulfill our contractual obligations
- Consent: For marketing communications and photography rights
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and website functionality
- Legal Obligation: To comply with tax and accounting requirements
5. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Provide and deliver our beauty services
- Communicate with you about your booking
- Process payments and maintain records
- Send marketing communications (with consent)
- Improve our services and website
- Comply with legal obligations
- Create portfolios and marketing materials (with consent)
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Payment processors, email marketing platforms, and other tools necessary for our business
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Partners: Wedding venues and planners (only with your consent)
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services and maintain our business relationship
- Comply with legal and tax obligations (typically 7 years)
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing or photography
9. International Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the EU/EEA, we ensure adequate protection through appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.
10. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Secure servers and databases
- Regular security assessments
- Staff training on data protection
- Limited access to personal information
11. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. Please see our Cookie Policy for detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences.
12. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through our website. The effective date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated.
14. Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
15. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (555) BEAUTY-1