COOKIE POLICY
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone or tablet when you
visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a smoother browsing experience and deliver anonymous analytics information to the site owner.
How This Website Uses Cookies
HD Ceremonies is hosted on the Squarespace platform. Cookies are used on this site for the following reasons:
Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function securely and properly. They allow you to navigate the site, load pages quickly and use interactive features like forms.
Analytics Cookies: These help me understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting anonymous information about page views, traffic sources and browsing patterns. This helps me improve site layout and user experience.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit this website, a cookie banner will appear giving you the option to accept or manage non-essential cookies.
You can also control or delete cookies directly through your web browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of certain areas of the website.
To learn more about managing cookies on popular browsers, you can visit aboutcookies.org.
Updates to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in website functionality or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted directly on this page.
Contact
If you have any questions about how cookies are used on this website, please contact us via harrydavidceremonies@gmail.com.
PRIVACY POLICY
At HD Ceremonies, I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care, respect and transparency. This Privacy Policy outlines how your personal information is collected, used and protected when you visit this website or use my celebrant services.
For the purpose of UK Data Protection legislation, HD Ceremonies operates in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information Collected
When you interact with HD Ceremonies through inquiry forms, email or phone, the following personal details may be collected:
Contact Details: Your name, email address, phone number and postal address.
Ceremony Details: Names of partners, family members or loved ones, event dates, venues and personal stories shared for the purpose of writing your ceremony.
Payment Information: Administrative details required for invoicing and processing payments.
How Your Data Is Used
Your information is strictly used to:
Respond to your inquiries and discuss your ceremony plans.
Craft, write and deliver bespoke ceremony scripts tailored to your wishes.
Coordinate with your chosen venue, suppliers or funeral director.
Issue invoices and maintain accurate business financial records.
I will never sell, trade or pass your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using password-protected systems and trusted platforms (such as Squarespace for website inquiries). Reasonable security measures are in place to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss or misuse.
Personal details and ceremony drafts are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill your ceremony service and meet legal or accounting requirements.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Request access to the personal data held about you.
Ask for corrections to any incorrect or incomplete information.
Request the deletion of your personal data where it is no longer required.
Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in website functionality, services or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted directly on this page.
Contact Me
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is managed, please reach out via email at harrydavidceremonies@gmail.com.