Your Dream Wedding Awaits

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

• Fill out our contact forms or request consultations
• Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications
• Communicate with us via phone, email, or in person
• Use our website and interact with our content

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide wedding planning services and consultations
• Communicate with you about your wedding plans
• Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
• Improve our services and website functionality
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except:

• To trusted service providers who assist in our operations
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• With wedding vendors as part of your wedding planning (with your explicit consent)

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate personal data
• Erase your personal data
• Restrict processing of your personal data
• Data portability
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (212) 555-0189
Address: 456 Madison Avenue, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10022

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using our website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

Service Description

Masterful Wedding Guides provides professional wedding planning services including:

• Full-service wedding planning and coordination
• Partial planning assistance
• Day-of wedding coordination
• Destination wedding planning
• Wedding consultation services

Client Responsibilities

Clients agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Make timely payments according to agreed schedules
• Communicate changes or concerns promptly
• Respect vendor relationships and contracts
• Make final decisions within reasonable timeframes

Payment Terms

Payment terms vary by service package:

• Full-service planning: 50% deposit, remaining balance in installments
• Partial planning: 40% deposit, 60% before wedding day
• Day-of coordination: 50% deposit, 50% two weeks before wedding
• All payments are non-refundable except as specified in individual contracts

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation terms:

• More than 12 months before wedding: 50% refund of payments made
• 6-12 months before wedding: 25% refund of payments made
• Less than 6 months before wedding: No refund
• Force majeure events will be handled on a case-by-case basis

Limitation of Liability

Our liability is limited to the amount paid for our services. We are not responsible for vendor failures, venue issues, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Contact Information

For questions about these terms:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (212) 555-0189
Address: 456 Madison Avenue, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10022

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and understand how you use our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:

• Authentication and security
• Form submission and contact functionality
• Cookie consent preferences

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Page views and site navigation
• Time spent on pages
• Popular content and services
• Device and browser information

Marketing Cookies

With your consent, we use marketing cookies to:

• Show relevant advertisements
• Track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Personalize your experience

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookie settings through:

• Our cookie consent banner
• Your browser settings
• Opt-out links in marketing communications

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics for website analytics
• Social media platforms for sharing functionality
• Marketing and advertising partners

Cookie Retention

Cookies are retained for different periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Stored for up to 2 years or until manually deleted
• Analytics cookies: Typically stored for 26 months

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

Questions about our cookie policy?

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (212) 555-0189

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Notice

Masterful Wedding Guides respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same.

Copyright Infringement Claims

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our Designated Agent with the following information:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and its location on our website
• Your contact information (address, telephone number, and email address)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized
• A statement that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Designated Agent for DMCA Notices

DMCA Agent: Legal Department
Email: [email protected]
Address: 456 Madison Avenue, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10022
Phone: +1 (212) 555-0189

Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was wrongly removed due to a DMCA notice, you may file a counter-notification containing:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the removed material and its former location
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake
• Your consent to jurisdiction of the federal court in your district

Repeat Infringers

We will terminate the accounts of users who are repeat copyright infringers in appropriate circumstances.

Fair Use

We respect fair use and other copyright exceptions. Before sending a DMCA notice, please consider whether the use might be protected under fair use doctrine.

Response Time

We will respond to valid DMCA notices promptly, typically within 24-48 hours of receipt.

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

Our Commitment to GDPR

Masterful Wedding Guides is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information and consent to processing
• Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill our wedding planning services
• Legal Obligation: When required by law
• Legitimate Interest: For improving our services and business operations

Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to Information

You have the right to know what personal data we collect, how we use it, and who we share it with.

Right of Access

You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

You can request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

Right to Restrict Processing

You can request that we limit how we process your personal data.

Right to Data Portability

You can request your personal data in a portable format.

Right to Object

You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.

Right to Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

Data Protection Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Staff training on data protection
• Data minimization and retention policies

International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:

• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Standard contractual clauses
• Binding corporate rules
• Codes of conduct and certification mechanisms

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

• Providing wedding planning services
• Meeting legal and regulatory requirements
• Resolving disputes and enforcing agreements
• Legitimate business purposes

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at:

Data Protection Officer: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (212) 555-0189
Address: 456 Madison Avenue, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10022

We will respond to your request within one month, or two months for complex requests.

Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.