Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Art of Ceremony ("I", "me", "my", or "The Art of Ceremony"). I am committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit my website [insert website URL] or contact me regarding celebrant services.

I comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Who I Am (Data Controller)

The Art of Ceremony is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact details:
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Name: Sally Worthington
Business name: The Art of Ceremony
Email: sally@theartofceremonybysally.com

3. What Personal Data I Collect

I may collect and process the following information:

Information you provide directly

Name
Email address
Phone number
Postal address
Ceremony details (such as wedding, funeral, vow renewal, or other event information)
Messages sent via contact forms or email

Technical information (automatically collected)

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited on the website
Date and time of visit
Cookies (see Section 8)

4. How I Use Your Personal Data

I use your personal data to:

Respond to enquiries
Provide celebrant services
Communicate with you about your ceremony
Prepare scripts and personalised ceremonies
Manage bookings and agreements
Improve the website and services
Comply with legal obligations

I will only use your data when the law allows me to.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, I rely on the following lawful bases:

Consent – when you contact me or agree to receive communications
Contract – to provide celebrant services you request
Legitimate interests – to operate and improve my business
Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws

6. How I Store and Protect Your Data

I take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data, including:

Secure email systems
Password-protected devices
Secure website hosting
Limiting access to personal information

I retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements.

7. Sharing Your Data

I do not sell your personal data.

I may share your data with trusted third parties only where necessary, such as:

Website hosting providers
Email providers
IT and security providers

These providers are required to keep your data secure and confidential.

8. Cookies

My website may use cookies to improve your experience.

Cookies help the website function properly and provide information about how visitors use the site.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request transfer of your data
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact me at: [Insert email address]

10. Third-Party Links

My website may contain links to other websites. I am not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

The Art of Ceremony
Email: sally@theartofceremonybysally.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://www.ico.org.uk