Privacy Policy

UK GDPR Compliance Statement

At Sandra Neale Independent celebrant we are dedicated to protecting your personal data and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.  

 1. Data Collection and Use  
We collect only the personal data necessary for specific, legitimate purposes. This may include:  
- Contact details (e.g., name, email, phone number)  
- Payment and transaction information (if applicable)  
- Data required for service delivery or customer support  

 2. Lawful Basis for Processing  
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:  
- Your explicit consent  
- Fulfilment of a contract  
- Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations  
- Legitimate interests pursued by our organization  

3. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to meet legal, tax, or regulatory requirements.  

 4. *Data Security*  
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data and protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.  

 5. Your Rights  
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:  
- *Access*: Request access to your personal data.  
- *Rectification*: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.  
- *Erasure*: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.  
- *Restriction*: Request restriction of data processing.  
- *Portability*: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.  
- *Objection*: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.  
- *Withdraw Consent*: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.  

To exercise your rights, please contact us at  enquiries@sandra-neale-independent-celebrant.co.uk  

 6. Third-Party Sharing  
We do not sell your personal data. Data may be shared with trusted service providers, partners, or regulatory authorities only when necessary to deliver services or comply with legal requirements.  

 7. International Data Transfers  
If we transfer your data outside the UK, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your information.  

 8. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this statement or how your data is handled, you can contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at:  

Sandra Neale Independent Celebrant  
"Data Protection Officer"]  
enquiries@sandra-neale-independent-celebrant.co.uk  
+44 7595 288744
 

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):  
*Website*: https://ico.org.uk/](https://ico.org.uk/)  
*Phone*: 0303 123 1113  

We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and processing your personal data in compliance with the law.

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