1. Introduction

Welcome to Catherine Jury Ceremonies. I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data.
This policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your information when you contact me or use my services.

By using this website or engaging my services, you agree to the terms of this policy.

2. Who I Am

Catherine Jury Ceremonies provides independent celebrant services for weddings, funerals, vow renewals, and other ceremonies.
I am the data controller responsible for your personal information.
If you have any questions, please contact:
📧 hello@catherinejuryceremonies.com

3. Information I Collect

I collect personal information that you provide directly, such as when you:

  • Make an enquiry via the website or email
  • Book or discuss a ceremony with me
  • Subscribe to updates or newsletters

This may include:

  • Identity and contact details (name, email, phone number, address)
  • Payment information (when required for services)
  • Ceremony details (to personalise your service)
  • Special category data (e.g. health or religious information) — collected only with your consent

Non-identifiable data such as website usage statistics may also be collected through cookies.

4. How I Use Your Information

I will only use your data when legally permitted. Typical uses include:

  • Responding to your enquiries
  • Providing and managing ceremony services
  • Processing payments and invoices
  • Sending updates or newsletters (if you have opted in)
  • Meeting legal and tax obligations

I do not sell, rent, or trade personal data with anyone.

5. Sharing Your Information

I may share limited personal data with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g. website hosting, email, or payment processors)
  • Legal or regulatory bodies where required by law

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and use it only for agreed purposes.

6. Data Security

I take appropriate steps to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Please note that data transmitted over the internet is never completely secure, but I use reputable service providers and safeguard storage as far as reasonably possible.

If a data breach occurs that may affect you, I will notify both you and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as required by law.

7. Data Retention

I retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, including legal and accounting requirements.
Typically, client records are kept for up to six years.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your information
  • Object to or restrict how your data is processed
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

You can exercise your rights at any time by emailing hello@catherinejuryceremonies.com.

If you are unhappy with how your data is handled, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

9. Cookies and Website Use

This website may use cookies to improve functionality and analyse traffic.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some website features may not function correctly as a result.

10. Updates to This Policy

This privacy policy is reviewed periodically and may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always appear on this website.