Privacy Policy

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Who We Are

The Bridal Codex is operated by The Bridal Codex (thebridalcodex.com). We are the data controller responsible for your personal information collected through this website.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at info@thebridalcodex.com.

What Data We Collect

When you request a free guide through our website, we collect the following information:

• Your first name and your partner’s name
• Your email address
• Your approximate wedding date
• Your approximate budget range
• Your venue name (if booked)
• Your approximate guest count
• Your county or region
• The guide you selected

We also collect standard technical data when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This is collected automatically by our hosting provider and is used for security and performance purposes only.

How We Use Your Data

We use the information you provide to:

• Deliver your requested free guide by email
• Send you our weekly editorial newsletter covering wedding planning, vendors, budgets and styling
• Improve our content based on what our readers tell us about their weddings
• Maintain an internal database of subscribers for editorial planning purposes

We will never use your data to contact you on behalf of any third party, and we will never sell, rent or share your personal information with wedding vendors, suppliers, advertisers or any other commercial entity.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the basis of your consent, given when you tick the consent box on our form and submit your details. You may withdraw this consent at any time by unsubscribing from our emails or contacting us directly.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal information for as long as you remain an active subscriber. If you unsubscribe from our emails, we will remove your details from our mailing system within 30 days. You may also request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at info@thebridalcodex.com.

Where Your Data Is Stored

Your data is stored in the following places:

• Our web server — hosted by Hostinger, with servers located within the EU/EEA
• Google Workspace — your submission details are logged to a private Google Sheet accessible only to The Bridal Codex team, and delivered to our Gmail inbox
• Google Drive — used to host and deliver the free guides

All data transfers are conducted over encrypted connections (SSL/TLS). Google LLC participates in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

As a UK resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access — you may request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Right to rectification — you may ask us to correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — you may ask us to delete your data at any time
• Right to restrict processing — you may ask us to pause processing your data
• Right to data portability — you may request your data in a portable format
• Right to object — you may object to our processing of your data
• Right to withdraw consent — you may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@thebridalcodex.com. We will respond within 30 days.

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Cookies

Our website does not currently use tracking cookies or analytics cookies. We do not use third-party advertising networks. The only data stored in your browser is essential for the website to function correctly.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to Instagram, TikTok and Google Drive. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these platforms. We encourage you to read their respective privacy policies.

Children

Our website is intended for adults planning their wedding. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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