Privacy & Cookie Policy

Privacy & Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 01 June 2025

Wilder Weddings (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the EU GDPR.

This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it when you use our website [wilderweddings.co.uk] or communicate with us.

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

Wilder Weddings
Based in: Morzine, France
Email: hello@wilderweddings.co.uk
Website: wilderweddings.co.uk

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data collected through this website and in the course of providing our wedding planning services.

2. What Personal Data We Collect & Why

A. Automatically Collected Data (Cookies & Analytics)

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type, device, and operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent on each

  • Clicks, scrolls, and general usage data

Purpose:
To analyse performance, enhance user experience, and ensure site security.

Legal Basis:
Legitimate interests (essential cookies) and consent (non-essential cookies, via banner)

B. Data You Provide Directly

When you submit a contact form or email us:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Wedding details or project brief

Purpose:
To respond to your enquiry, provide services, and communicate with you.

Legal Basis:
Consent (via form submission) and contract (if services are engaged)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Provide our wedding planning services

  • Recommend relevant suppliers

  • Improve our website

  • Send updates (if opted in)

  • Fulfil legal or tax obligations

4. How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Enquiries: 12 months

  • Analytics: up to 26 months

  • Project-related/contractual data: up to 7 years

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or trade your data. We may share necessary information with trusted third-party providers including:

  • Squarespace (website hosting)

  • Google Analytics

  • Email marketing platforms (only if you opt-in)

Some services may store data outside the UK/EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for functionality and analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of cookies:

  • Essential: Required for basic site function

  • Performance & Analytics: Help us understand site usage (only with your consent)

Manage your preferences via the cookie banner or through browser settings.

7. Your Rights

Under UK and EU GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Request deletion

  • Withdraw consent

  • Object to processing

  • Lodge a complaint with the UK ICO or French CNIL

To exercise your rights, email: hello@wilderweddings.co.uk

8. Data Security

We use secure SSL encryption, access controls, and monitoring to safeguard your data. Only authorised personnel can access client information.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact

If you have questions or would like to exercise your rights, contact:
Email: hello@wilderweddings.co.uk
Wilder Weddings, France