Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2024-10-10

This privacy policy explains how we, Daisy and Daniel (the bride and groom), collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our wedding website. This policy applies to all visitors, including those from the United Kingdom, the United States, and elsewhere.

Contact Details

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Contact Form: Link

Information We Collect and How We Use It

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when registering on the website, making a donation, RSVPing to our wedding, uploading content, or contacting us.

Personal Information Collected

Identification Information: Full name.
Contact Information: Email address, phone number.
Account Information: Username, password.
Event Participation: RSVP responses, meal preferences, attendance details.
User-Generated Content: Photos, videos, guestbook messages, profile pictures, quiz responses.
Donation Information: Transaction IDs, donation amounts (processed via Stripe).
Communication Records: Emails, messages sent to us.

How We Use Your Information

To Facilitate Website Access and Use: Creating and managing your account, providing access to website features.
Event Planning and Communication: Sending invitations, updates, reminders, and important information about the wedding.
Enhancing User Experience: Displaying user-generated content (photos, messages) on the website.
Processing Donations: Managing registry contributions and sending acknowledgments.
Improving Our Website: Monitoring and analyzing usage and trends to enhance user experience.
Legal Compliance: Complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our policies.

Legal Bases for Processing

For Users in the United Kingdom

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we rely on the following legal bases:

Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes.
Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in planning and hosting our wedding and managing the website, provided your rights and interests do not override these.

For Users in the United States

While not a business under U.S. state privacy laws, we are committed to respecting your privacy rights and providing transparency.

Your Privacy Rights

For Users in the United Kingdom

You have the following rights under the UK GDPR:

Right of Access: Request access to your personal data.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we process your data.
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to you or a third party.
Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided above. We will respond within one month.

For Users in the United States

While specific U.S. state laws may not apply to our personal wedding website, we strive to honor the following rights:

Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
Right to Request Deletion: You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information. However, if this practice changes, we will update this policy and provide a mechanism to opt-out.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

To make a request, please contact us using the details provided above.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use essential cookies to operate our website:

Authentication Cookies: To keep you logged in during your session.
Functionality Cookies: To remember your preferences and enhance your experience.
Stripe Cookies: Necessary for secure payment processing.

We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. By using our website, you consent to the use of these essential cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Note that this may affect website functionality.

Do Not Track Signals: Our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals as we do not track users beyond necessary website functionality.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we use trusted third-party service providers to operate our wedding website and to provide certain services on our behalf. These service providers process your personal information securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Service Providers

We engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions and provide services to us, such as:

Vercel: Website hosting.
Supabase: Database hosting and user authentication.
Stripe: Payment processing for donations.
Cloudflare: Website security and content delivery.
OpenAI: Content moderation.
Sentry: Error tracking and performance monitoring.
Postmark: Sending and receiving emails related to your registration, RSVP, and other wedding-related communications.

These providers have access to personal information only as necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States, where our service providers are located. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those of your country.

For Users in the United Kingdom

When transferring data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), to protect your personal information.

For more information about these safeguards, please contact us.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. These measures include:

Encryption: Securing data in transit using SSL/TLS encryption.
Access Controls: Limiting access to personal data to authorized individuals.
Regular Monitoring: Using security tools to monitor for potential vulnerabilities.

Despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Personal Data: Retained until one year after the wedding, after which it will be deleted.
User-Generated Content: May be retained indefinitely as part of our personal wedding memories.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us.

For users aged between 13 and 18, parental consent may be required under certain jurisdictions. By using our website, you affirm that you are at least 13 years old or have parental consent.

Your Responsibilities

Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login credentials.
Content Submission: Do not upload content that infringes on the rights of others or violates applicable laws.
Accurate Information: Ensure that the personal information you provide is accurate and up-to-date.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new effective date.

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions or comments about this privacy policy, your personal information, or your rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Contact Form: Link

How to Complain

For Users in the United Kingdom

If you have concerns about our use of your personal data, you can make a complaint to us using the contact details above. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF

Helpline: 0303 123 1113
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint

For Users in the United States

If you have any concerns or complaints about our privacy practices, please contact us using the contact details above. We will do our best to address your concerns.

Governing Law

This privacy policy and any disputes relating to it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom.

Last Updated: 2024-10-10