Privacy Policy

Last updated: 9 October 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Weddings with Parris. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website www.weddingswithparris.co.uk, contact us, or use our services.

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

2. Who We Are

Weddings with Parris
Sole Trader: Parris White
Business address: Personal address so please ask if needed
Email: hello@weddingswithparris.co.uk

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Postal address

  • Wedding date and location

  • Supplier details (e.g., florist, venue, photographer)

  • Photographs or images related to your wedding (shared with consent)

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data in the following ways:

  • When you contact us via email or our website contact form.

  • When you book our services.

  • When you share documents or photos through a private OneDrive folder shared between you and Weddings with Parris.

  • Automatically, through website analytics tools (see below).

5. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used to:

  • Communicate with you about your wedding planning or related services.

  • Manage bookings and supplier coordination.

  • Share and store wedding-related files securely.

  • Improve our website and services through analytics.

  • Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

We will never sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide wedding planning and coordination services.

  • Consent – where you have given permission (e.g., for using your photos).

  • Legitimate interests – to improve our services or manage operations efficiently.

  • Legal obligation – to comply with applicable UK laws.

7. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share data only with trusted third parties that help us operate our business, including:

  • Squarespace (website hosting and contact forms)

  • Google Analytics (to understand website usage)

  • Microsoft OneDrive (for secure file storage and sharing)

All such providers are GDPR-compliant and process your data securely under our instructions.

8. Data Retention

We keep personal data for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services and complete your wedding project; and

  • Meet legal, tax, or accounting requirements.

Photographs and shared files are deleted or returned upon request after project completion, unless you consent for them to be retained (e.g., for portfolio & social media use).

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including password-protected systems, secure storage, and limited access to client folders.

10. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.

  • Request correction of any inaccurate data.

  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Object to or restrict processing.

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable).

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

11. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics and may use cookies to improve user experience and monitor site traffic.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or privacy-related requests, please contact us at:
Email: hello@weddingswithparris.co.uk