Privacy Policy

Aberdeen Celebrant - The Collective

Introduction

Aberdeen Celebrant - The Collective (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data. This Data Protection Policy outlines our approach to handling personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Scope

This policy applies to all celebrants, associates, and members of Aberdeen Celebrant - The Collective who process personal data on behalf of the organisation.

Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process personal data including, but not limited to: names, contact details, dates of birth, and information relating to ceremonies. This data is collected directly from clients, associates, and other stakeholders as necessary for our services.

Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed solely for the purpose of delivering celebrant services, maintaining client records, and fulfilling legal and contractual obligations. We do not process personal data for unrelated purposes.

Lawful Basis

We process personal data on the basis of consent, contractual necessity, and legal obligation, as appropriate to the context of the service provided.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. All data is stored securely, and access is restricted to authorised personnel only.

Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once no longer needed, data will be securely deleted or destroyed.

Data Sharing

We do not share personal data with third parties unless it is necessary for the delivery of our services, required by law, or with the explicit consent of the individual concerned.

Individual Rights

Individuals have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, and object to the processing of their personal data. All requests will be handled promptly in accordance with applicable legislation.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at aberdeencelebrant@gmail.com 

Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to ensure compliance with relevant laws and best practices.