{"id":235,"date":"2026-01-04T21:58:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T21:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wendydunsmore-celebrant.co.uk\/?page_id=235"},"modified":"2026-07-10T11:18:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T11:18:52","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wendydunsmore-celebrant.co.uk\/?page_id=235","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"235\" class=\"elementor elementor-235\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89c6aff e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"89c6aff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b04b8ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b04b8ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-path-to-node=\"4\">Privacy Policy\u00a0<\/h3><p data-path-to-node=\"5\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Last updated:<\/b> 10\/07\/2026<\/p><h4 data-path-to-node=\"6\">1. Introduction<\/h4><p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Wendy Dunsmore (&#8220;I&#8221;, &#8220;me&#8221;, or &#8220;my&#8221;) is committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, and store the information you provide when using my services or visiting my website [wendydunsmore-celebrant.co.uk].<\/p><h4 data-path-to-node=\"8\">2. What Data I Collect<\/h4><p data-path-to-node=\"9\">As a celebrant, I may collect the following personal information:<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"10\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Contact Information:<\/b> Name, email address, phone number, and address provided via contact forms or email.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Ceremony Details:<\/b> Information necessary to create your bespoke ceremony, such as names of family members, personal stories, anecdotes, and preferences for readings, music, or themes.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Communications:<\/b> Records of emails or messages exchanged during the planning of your ceremony.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-path-to-node=\"11\">3. How I Use Your Data<\/h4><p data-path-to-node=\"12\">I use your information solely for the purpose of:<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"13\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\">Providing the services you have requested (e.g., writing and officiating a ceremony).<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\">Communicating with you regarding bookings, drafts, and planning.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\">Internal record-keeping.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-path-to-node=\"14\">4. Data Sharing and Security<\/h4><ul data-path-to-node=\"15\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Confidentiality:<\/b> I treat all personal stories and information shared with me with the utmost sensitivity and confidentiality.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Third Parties:<\/b> I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. I will only share your data if required by law or with your explicit consent (e.g., if you ask me to coordinate with a venue or funeral director).<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Security:<\/b> I take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is stored securely (e.g., password-protected devices, secure cloud storage).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-path-to-node=\"16\">5. Your Rights<\/h4><p data-path-to-node=\"17\">Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"18\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\">Access the personal data I hold about you.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\">Request correction of any inaccurate information.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\">Request the deletion of your data (where applicable).<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\">Withdraw consent for me to hold your data at any time.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-path-to-node=\"19\">6. Cookies<\/h4><p data-path-to-node=\"20\">This website may use &#8220;cookies&#8221; to improve your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.<\/p><h4 data-path-to-node=\"21\">7. Contact Me<\/h4><p data-path-to-node=\"22\">If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how I handle your data, please contact me at on the contact page.<\/p><h3 data-path-to-node=\"24\">Next Steps for You:<\/h3><ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"25\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Review your existing page:<\/b> I noticed that your website already has a dedicated &#8220;Privacy Policy&#8221; page. It is highly recommended that you <b data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"136\">check that specific page first<\/b> to see if it already contains the information you need, or to update that existing draft rather than creating a new one.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"25,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"25,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Verify Plugins:<\/b> Since your site appears to be built on WordPress, you may have plugins (like contact forms or analytics tools) that collect data automatically. Ensure your policy mentions any third-party services you use (e.g., Google Analytics, Mailchimp, or contact form providers).<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"25,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"25,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Legal Consultation:<\/b> If you are unsure about your obligations, the <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/ico.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjV28_0_ceVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQGw\">Information Commissioner&#8217;s Office (ICO)<\/a> website provides excellent free guidance for small businesses in the UK.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy\u00a0 Last updated: 10\/07\/2026 1. Introduction Wendy Dunsmore (&#8220;I&#8221;, &#8220;me&#8221;, or &#8220;my&#8221;) is committed to protecting your personal information. 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