Last updated: 31.10.2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Louisa May Weddings (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website www.louisamayweddings.co.uk
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and any message details submitted through our contact form.
- Analytics Data: via Google Analytics, which collects information such as your IP address (in anonymised form), device type, browser, and pages visited.
- Marketing Data: if you subscribe to our email updates or newsletters through Mailchimp.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Respond to enquiries or provide quotes and service information.
- Improve our website, content, and user experience.
- Send occasional marketing emails or updates (only if you’ve opted in).
- Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: when you submit a contact form or subscribe to emails.
- Legitimate Interests: to maintain and improve our website and respond to enquiries.
- Legal Obligation: if we must retain data for record-keeping or legal compliance.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share information with trusted third parties who help us operate our business, including:
- Google Analytics (for website usage insights)
- Mailchimp (for email newsletters)
These providers only process your data in accordance with our instructions and applicable data protection laws.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to collect analytics data.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. For more details, see our Cookie Policy
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent (for example, unsubscribe from marketing).
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Louisa May Weddings
Email: info@louisamayweddings.co.uk
Website: www.louisamayweddings.co.uk
Location: Essex, UK
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
Cookie Policy
Last updated: 31.10.2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, improve performance, and provide information to the website owner about how visitors use the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
At Louisa May Weddings, we use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions as intended.
- Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve user experience.
- Provide relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our marketing.
The cookies we use fall into the following categories:
| Type of Cookie | Purpose | Example |
| Essential Cookies | Necessary for the operation of the site (e.g., to submit contact forms). | PHP session cookies |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors use our website. | Google Analytics cookies |
| Marketing Cookies | Used when you subscribe to emails or interact with marketing content. | Mailchimp cookies (only if subscribed) |
3. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect information such as how long visitors stay on a page, what pages are visited, and what device or browser they use.
This data is anonymised and cannot identify you personally.
You can learn more about how Google uses data here:
👉 https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
If you prefer not to be tracked by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on here:
👉 https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers let you:
- Delete existing cookies.
- Block cookies from all or specific sites.
- Receive notifications before cookies are placed.
For more details, see your browser’s help section or visit www.aboutcookies.org for guidance.
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in technology or legislation. The latest version will always be available on this page.