Privacy Policy Celebrate People

Last updated: 17/07/2025

At Celebrate People, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

1. Who We Are

Celebrate People is a community-focused organisation providing celebrant services across Scotland. For the purpose of data protection laws, we are the “data controller” of any personal information you provide.

Our contact details:
Celebrate People
Email: gerriedouglasscott@gmail.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Identity Data: Name, title, date of birth.
  • Contact Data: Email address, phone number, postal address.
  • Transaction Data: Details of services you’ve purchased or enquired about.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and cookies (see section 7).
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services.
  • Marketing Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing communications.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide and manage our services.
  • Process payments and issue invoices.
  • Respond to your enquiries and requests.
  • Send updates about our services (if you’ve opted in).
  • Improve our website and customer experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

We will only use your personal data where we have a lawful basis for doing so, such as consent, contract necessity, or legal compliance.

4. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Correct inaccuracies in your data.
  • Request deletion of your data.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Request transfer of your data to another service (data portability).
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the basis for processing).

To exercise your rights, contact us at: gerriedouglasscott@gmail.com

5. Data Sharing and Security

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT support) who help us operate.
  • Regulators or law enforcement where legally required.

We take appropriate measures to secure your data against loss, misuse, and unauthorised access.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, or as required by law (e.g., tax and accounting obligations).

7. Cookies

Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, provide essential site functionality, and help us understand how visitors use our site.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and actions over time.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., to enable navigation or access secure areas).
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Functionality Cookies: These remember your preferences, such as language or region.
  • Marketing Cookies: These may be used to deliver content and adverts relevant to you.

Managing Cookies

You can choose to accept or reject cookies via your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse all or some cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. However, if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

For more information about managing cookies, visit:
https://www.allaboutcookies.org

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

8. Marketing Communications

If you have opted in, we may send you newsletters or updates. You can opt out at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Email: gerriedouglasscott@gmail.com