Last updated: July 19, 2025

Ruth Alexander Weddings (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website: www.ruthalexanderweddings.com.

1. Who We Are

We are Ruth Alexander Weddings, a luxury wedding planning and design company based in the UK.
For the purposes of UK data protection laws, we are the “data controller” of your personal information.

Contact:
Email: [insert email]
Registered address: [insert business address]

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with us:

• Name
  
  
• Email address
  
  
• Phone number
  
  
• Wedding/event details (e.g. date, location, guest count, preferences)
  
  
• Messages or enquiries submitted via our forms
  
  
• Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)
  
  

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect your data in the following ways:

• When you submit a contact form
  
  
• When you email or call us directly
  
  
• When you subscribe to a newsletter or opt-in to marketing
  
  
• Automatically via cookies and analytics when you use our website
  
  

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Respond to enquiries and provide event planning services
  
  
• Send updates or newsletters (only if you opt in)
  
  
• Improve our website and customer experience
  
  
• Monitor site performance and effectiveness of marketing campaigns
  
  

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

5. Marketing

If you opt-in, we may send you occasional emails with updates, offers, or inspiration related to wedding planning.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails or contacting us directly.

6. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather website usage data.
This may include tools such as:

• Google Analytics
  
  
• Meta Pixel (for ad performance and retargeting)
  
  

You will be asked to accept or decline cookies when you first visit our site.

7. Sharing Your Data

We only share your data with trusted third-party providers who help us operate our website or deliver services, such as:

• Website hosting providers
  
  
• Email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp)
  
  
• Analytics and advertising tools (e.g. Google, Meta)
  
  

All providers are required to handle your data securely and lawfully.

8. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting or reporting requirements.

You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
  
  
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  
  
• Request deletion of your data
  
  
• Object to or restrict processing
  
  
• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. for marketing)
  
  

To exercise any of these rights, email us at [insert email].

10. International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may store or process your data outside the UK/EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your personal data, please contact:
📧 [insert email]
📍 [insert business address]

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