Privacy Policy for WeddingBudget.uk

Last Updated: 29 July 2024

This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website, WeddingBudget.uk. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

1. Who We Are

The operator of this website is WeddingBudget.uk ("we", "us", or "our"). We provide a web-based tool to help users plan and manage their wedding budget.

2. What Data We Collect

In order to provide our services, we collect and process the following personal data:

• Account Information: When you register for an account, we collect your email address. We also store your password, but it is always encrypted using a secure hashing algorithm, meaning we cannot view or access your actual password.
• User-Provided Budget Information: To use our budgeting tool, you will provide financial details related to your wedding. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Your total estimated budget.
  • The number of guests.
  • Your spending priorities (e.g., venue, catering, photography).
  • Details of expenses and payments you record within the tool.

3. Why We Collect Your Data (Lawful Basis)

Our lawful basis for processing your personal data is to fulfil our contract with you, which is to provide the services offered by WeddingBudget.uk. Specifically, we collect your data for the following purposes:

• To Create and Manage Your Account: Your email address is used as a unique identifier for your account, allowing you to log in, save your progress, and access your budget from different devices.
• To Provide the Budgeting Service: The budget information you provide is essential for the core functionality of our tool. It allows you to track your spending, manage your finances, and plan your wedding effectively.
• To Communicate With You: We may use your email address to send you important service-related notifications, such as password reset emails or updates about our terms of service.

4. Data Storage & Security

We take the security of your data very seriously. All information you provide is stored on a secure database hosted by a reputable provider.

We implement robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. As mentioned, all user passwords are not stored in plain text; they are securely encrypted using modern hashing techniques.

5. Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your personal data with any third parties for marketing or any other purposes.

Your data is used exclusively to provide and improve the WeddingBudget.uk service. The only exception would be if we are required to disclose information by law, such as in response to a court order.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your user experience. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website.

We use session cookies, which are essential for the website to function correctly. These cookies allow us to maintain your login session, meaning you do not have to log in again every time you navigate to a new page. These cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser.

We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have several rights regarding your personal data. These include:

• The Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• The Right to Rectification: You have the right to have any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you corrected.
• The Right to Erasure (The "Right to be Forgotten"): You have the right to request that we delete your personal data from our systems.

To exercise your right to erasure, you can delete your account at any time. A link to delete your account and all associated data is provided within your user account settings page. For access or rectification requests, please contact us using the details below.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

Email: admin@WeddingBudget.uk

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.