Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY
Destination Wedding Insider
Effective Date: 13 February 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Destination Wedding Insider (“Company”, “we”, “our”, “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website (https://destinationweddinginsider.com) and the services we offer related to destination weddings.

2. Data Controller

Destination Wedding Insider is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us at:

3. What Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

3.1 Personal Data You Provide

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Wedding details (such as date, location, preferences)
  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
  • Any other personal data you voluntarily provide

3.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Time zone settings
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Clickstream data
  • Cookies and tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy for more details)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To provide, personalize, and improve our services
  • To communicate with you regarding inquiries, bookings, and customer support
  • To process payments securely
  • To send marketing communications (if you have opted in)
  • To ensure the security and integrity of our website
  • To comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our contractual obligations when you book our services
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, ensure security, and respond to inquiries
  • Consent: When you sign up for marketing communications
  • Legal Compliance: When required to comply with applicable laws

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share it with:

  • Service Providers: Such as payment processors, website hosting services, and email marketing platforms
  • Legal Authorities: If required to comply with legal obligations
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or transfer of assets

All third-party service providers are required to maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR.

7. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. Our website uses SSL encryption, and we employ secure servers and restricted access controls.

Your data is stored within the European Economic Area (EEA) or in other locations where GDPR-compliant safeguards are in place.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Contact inquiries: 12 months
  • Booking details: 6 years (for tax and legal purposes)
  • Marketing communications: Until you withdraw consent

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request a limitation on data use
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another provider
  • Right to Object: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests or marketing purposes
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

11. Marketing Communications

If you have opted in, we may send marketing emails about our services. You can opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us directly.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you via email. Please review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting Destination Wedding Insider with your personal data.