Privacy & Data Protection Policy

1. Who I Am

I am Simon Paul Heron, a registered wedding celebrant based on the Wirral.
You can contact me at:
📧 Email: heroncelebrancy@outlook.com
📞 07706410028

2. What Information I Collect

I may collect the following types of personal information when you get in touch or make a booking:

• Your names, contact details, and wedding date

• Details about your ceremony (venue, type, special requests)

• Any personal information you choose to share for the ceremony script (your story, readings, vows, etc.)

• Payment information (processed securely through my payment provider)

• Website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)

3. How I Use Your Information

Your information is used solely for the purpose of providing my celebrant services and ensuring your ceremony runs smoothly. Specifically, I use your data to:

• Respond to enquiries and manage bookings

• Prepare and deliver your ceremony

• Process payments and maintain records for accounting or legal purposes

• Communicate with you before and after your ceremony

• Improve my website and services

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

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, I process your personal data based on:

• Contractual necessity (to provide the celebrant services you’ve requested)

• Legal obligation (to comply with record-keeping and registration requirements)

• Consent (for optional communications or testimonials)

5. Data Storage & Security

Your information is stored securely on password-protected systems.
I take reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
All electronic records are stored on secure, reputable cloud services with GDPR-compliant providers.

6. How Long I Keep Your Data

• Ceremony and contact details: retained for up to 7 years (for legal and tax purposes).

• Ceremony scripts or personal notes: retained for up to 2 years after your wedding, then deleted securely.

• Enquiry forms (where no booking is made): deleted after 12 months.

You may request deletion of your data earlier (unless legal obligations require retention).

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data I hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, please email [Your Email Address].

8. Cookies & Website Analytics

My website may use cookies or analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site.
These cookies collect anonymous data such as pages visited, time on site, and general location.
You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

9. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available on my website, and the “last updated” date will show any changes.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about how your data is handled, please contact me at:
📧 heroncelebrancy@outlook.com