Last Updated: 16 July 2026
At The Wedding Planning Studio, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights under applicable data protection laws.
By using our website, submitting an enquiry or purchasing one of our services, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
The Wedding Planning Studio provides professional wedding planning guidance for couples planning weddings throughout the UK and internationally.
Our services include wedding planning guidance, Wedding Foundations, venue search assistance, planning reviews, digital planning resources and bespoke planning documents designed to help couples confidently plan their own wedding.
Data Controller
The Wedding Planning Studio
Website: https://theweddingplanningstudio.com
Email: angela@theweddingplanningstudio.com
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal information, please contact us using the details above.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
Information you provide
- Your name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Home Address
- ID Number
- Wedding date
- Wedding location
- Estimated guest numbers
- Wedding budget
- Details about your wedding plans
- Information provided in questionnaires
- Information you choose to include in emails or contact forms
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on our website
- Referring website
- General geographic location
This information helps us improve our website and understand how visitors use our services.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide wedding planning advice and guidance
- Deliver purchased planning services and digital resources
- Prepare bespoke planning documents
- Recommend suitable venues and suppliers where requested
- Process payments where applicable
- Improve our website and customer experience
- Send requested planning guides and resources
- Meet legal, tax and accounting obligations
- Protect our business against fraud or misuse
Our Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:
Contract
Where processing is necessary to provide the services you have requested or purchased.
Legitimate Interests
To respond to enquiries, improve our services, maintain customer relationships and manage our business efficiently.
Consent
Where you choose to receive marketing communications or request free planning resources.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Legal Obligation
Where we are required to retain information for accounting, taxation or legal purposes.
Marketing Communications
If you request one of our free resources or subscribe to receive updates, we may occasionally send emails containing:
- Wedding planning advice
- Planning tips and inspiration
- New blog articles
- Free resources
- Information about our services
- Special offers and promotions
We aim to send only relevant and helpful content.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every marketing email or by contacting us directly.
We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
Sharing Your Information
We only share your personal information where necessary to deliver our services.
This may include trusted service providers such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Email marketing providers
- Website form providers
- Payment processors
- Website analytics providers
- Cloud storage providers
- Professional advisers including accountants and legal advisers
Where requested by you, we may also share limited information with recommended wedding venues or suppliers to facilitate introductions.
All third parties are required to protect your information appropriately.
International Transfers
As we work with couples planning weddings both within the UK and overseas, and use trusted technology providers, some personal information may be processed outside the United Kingdom.
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR and applicable data protection legislation.
Data Retention
We only keep personal information for as long as necessary.
Typical retention periods include:
- General enquiries – up to 24 months
- Client records – up to 6 years for accounting and legal purposes
- Marketing subscribers – until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Website analytics – according to our analytics provider’s retention settings
Once information is no longer required, it is securely deleted.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use our website.
Cookies may be used for:
- Essential website functionality
- Website analytics
- Performance monitoring
- Security
- User preferences
Where required by law, you will be asked to consent to the use of non-essential cookies when you first visit our website.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services including:
- Google Analytics
- Google reCAPTCHA
- Meta (Facebook and Instagram)
- YouTube
- WordPress plugins used to operate our website
These providers process personal information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Protecting Your Information
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, disclosure, alteration or misuse.
While no online service can guarantee complete security, we regularly review our systems and procedures to help keep your information secure.
Your Rights
Under applicable data protection legislation, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Restrict or object to certain types of processing.
- Withdraw consent where processing relies on your consent.
- Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for adults planning a wedding and are not directed towards individuals under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business, services or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be available on this page together with the date it was last updated.
We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal information, please contact:
The Wedding Planning Studio
Website: https://theweddingplanningstudio.com