📖 Rhodes Wedding Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy was last updated on 5th June 2025.

At Rhodes Wedding Planner, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible way. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website or services.

1. Who We Are

We are Rhodes Wedding Planner, a locally based wedding planning company operating on the island of Rhodes, Greece.

Rhodes Wedding Planner is part of the Medlife Group, part of the Medlife Group, a UK-registered travel agency

Business Address: 1 Garrat Lane, London, SW18 4DX

Email: love@rhodesweddingplanner.com

2. What Data We Collect

We collect personal data when you interact with us, including when you:

  • Fill in a contact or enquiry form

  • Download a guide or resource

  • Sign up for email updates

  • Make a booking or request a quote

  • Communicate with us via email or social media

The types of personal data we may collect include:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Wedding/event details (e.g. preferred dates, guest numbers)

  • Travel requirements or preferences

  • IP address and browser information (via cookies)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your enquiries or quote requests

  • Send you helpful planning resources and updates

  • Provide and manage our wedding planning services

  • Tailor our services to your needs and preferences

  • Improve our website performance and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell or rent your data to third parties. We may share your information with trusted suppliers (such as venues, florists, or photographers in Greece) only when necessary to deliver your wedding services and with your prior consent.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent – when you opt in to receive our updates or request information

  • Contract – when we are preparing or fulfilling your wedding/event booking

  • Legitimate Interests – to improve our services and respond to enquiries

  • Legal Obligation – where required to comply with applicable laws

5. Data Retention

We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary:

  • Enquiry data: up to 12 months

  • Booking data: up to 6 years (for legal and tax purposes)

  • Email marketing data: until you unsubscribe or request deletion

6. Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at love@rhodesweddingplanner.com

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

For more information, please refer to our separate Cookie Policy.

8. Security

We take data protection seriously. We have implemented suitable technical and organisational measures to safeguard the information we collect. This includes encryption, secure storage, and access restrictions.

9. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites (e.g. venues, local suppliers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their policies if you choose to visit them.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website. Please check back occasionally to stay informed.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please get in touch:

Email: love@rhodesweddingplanner.com

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 5th June 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Rhodes Wedding Planner (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or device when you browse websites. They help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, or region), and they also provide anonymous tracking data to help us improve the site.

2. What Cookies Do We Use?

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

a) Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as submitting a form.

b) Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to track visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. We use services like Google Analytics, which collect anonymous information.

c) Functionality Cookies

These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your name or region) to provide enhanced, personalised features.

d) Targeting or Advertising Cookies

We may use Facebook Pixel or similar tools to deliver relevant ads and measure the success of our marketing campaigns.

3. How to Control Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. However, blocking essential cookies may impact your experience on our site.

To learn more:

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services embedded on our site (e.g. YouTube, Facebook, Instagram). We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing their policies directly.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as needed to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please email us at: love@rhodesweddingplanner.com

GDPR Compliance Statement

We are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Here’s how we ensure your data is protected:

1. Lawful Basis for Processing

We only collect and process personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so, such as:

  • Your consent (e.g. newsletter sign-up)

  • To perform a contract (e.g. wedding planning services)

  • To meet a legal obligation

  • Our legitimate interests (e.g. improving our website)

2. Data Subject Rights

You have the right to:

  • Be informed about how your data is used

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccuracies in your data

  • Request deletion (your "right to be forgotten")

  • Restrict or object to certain types of processing

  • Data portability (where applicable)

  • Withdraw consent at any time

3. Security and Safeguards

We take data protection seriously and implement appropriate security measures including:

  • SSL encryption on our website

  • Restricted data access

  • Regular data reviews and audits

  • Secure third-party providers only

4. Data Processors

We only work with reputable third-party platforms (such as email providers, CRM systems, analytics tools) that are fully compliant with data protection laws and offer robust safeguards.

5. International Data Transfers

If we transfer data outside the UK, we ensure the recipient country has an adequate level of protection, or we use approved mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

6. Data Breach Procedure

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will:

  • Notify the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) within 72 hours (if required)

  • Inform affected users without undue delay

  • Take immediate corrective measures

7. Data Protection Contact

If you have any concerns or would like to exercise your data rights, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Email: lucy@rhodesweddingplanner.com

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

Rhodes Wedding Planner @ 2025