At RealWedding.co.uk, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our services, including our wedding directory and e-commerce platform. By using RealWedding.co.uk, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect and Why We Collect It
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the information provided in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This helps us detect and prevent spam.
- An anonymized string created from your email address (a “hash”) may be sent to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if enabled) will be visible to the public alongside your comment.
- You can find the Gravatar service privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Media
If you upload images to the website (e.g., as part of a business listing profile), please ensure the images do not include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from such images.
Contact Forms and Cookies
If you leave a comment on our website, you may opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies will last for one year.
- If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
- When you log in, cookies will be set to save login details and screen preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen option cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Login cookies are removed when you log out.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles, business listings, and other content on our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as though you have visited the external website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content, including tracking your interactions if you have an account with the external website and are logged in.
2. Analytics and Third-Party Services
We may collect and share anonymized behavioral data with analytics providers to improve our website’s performance and user experience. Additionally:
- Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services.
- If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
3. How Long We Retain Your Data
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
- Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely, allowing us to recognize and approve follow-up interactions automatically.
- User Accounts: For users who register on our website, we store the personal information provided in their account profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their information at any time (although usernames cannot be changed). Administrators can also view and edit this data.
4. Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the right to:
- Request an export of any personal data we hold about you.
- Request that we delete personal data we hold about you, with the exception of information we are obligated to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To exercise these rights, please contact us via email.
5. Where We Send Your Data
Visitor comments may undergo automated screening through third-party spam detection services. Beyond this, we do not sell or share your data with unauthorized parties unless required by law.
6. Security of Your Data
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data. Despite our efforts, please note that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. Contact us immediately if you suspect any breach of your data security.
7. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
8. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, you can reach us via email.
Effective Date: 21/05/25
Thank you for using RealWedding.co.uk! Your trust matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring your privacy and satisfaction as part of our community.
