Privacy Policy – Rites of Way

 

I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what information I collect, how it is used, and your rights. It is written in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

Information I Collect

 

I may collect: • Your name and contact details. • Information about your ceremony. • Details you choose to share so I can create your script. • Payment information (processed securely by trusted third-party providers).

 

How and Why I Use Your Information

 

Under the UK GDPR, the lawful bases I rely on for processing this information are: 1. Contractual Necessity: To respond to enquiries, plan your ceremony, and manage your booking.

2. Legal Obligation: To meet tax and accounting requirements.

3. Legitimate Interests: To improve my services or maintain records for future reference.

 

Sharing Your Information

 

I do not sell or share your information with anyone unless: • You ask me to. • It is necessary for your ceremony (e.g., liaising with a venue or photographer). • I am required to do so by law.

 

Storage and Retention

 

Your information is stored securely on password-protected devices and trusted platforms. I keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. For example, I typically hold booking and financial records for 7 years to comply with UK tax laws.

 

Your Rights

 

You have the right to request: • A copy of the information I hold (a "Subject Access Request"). • Corrections to your information. • Deletion of your information (unless I must keep it for legal reasons).

 

To make a request, please contact me at: ritesofw@gmail.com

 

If you are unhappy with how I use your data, you also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).