The policy: This privacy policy is for this website; and governs the privacy of its visitors. It explains how we comply with the EU’s GDPR (General Data ProtectionRegulation) legislation and the DPA (Data Protection Act). This policy will explain areas of this website that may affect your privacy and personal details, how we process, collect, manage and store those details and how your rights under the GDPR and DPA are adhered to. This website complies with the DPA (Data Protection Act 1998) and the GDPR (General Data ProtectionRegulation), effective from May 2018.
CONATCT
This website, www.girlandglass.com, collects private user data using the following form: which generates emails sent to: claire@girlandglass.com. The data from these forms is emailed to the address listed above and also stored on the website server. The website server is accessible by the website administrators for Showit (https://www.showit.co). Showit does not access or share this data other than by request from Girl and Glass, Owner of Girl and Glass.
EMAIL MARKETING
Girl and Glass does not engage in email marketing specific to our services. Your personal details will not be used for such marketing purposes nor will they be passed onto any third parties.
EXTERNAL WEBSITE LINKS & THIRD PARTIES
Although we only look to include quality, safe, and relevant external links, users are advised to adopt a policy of caution before clicking any external web links mentioned throughout this website. We cannot guarantee or verify the contents of any externally linked website despite our best efforts. Users should therefore note that they click on external links at their own risk and we cannot be held liable for any damages or implications caused by visiting any external links mentioned.
CLIENT DATA HELD ON FILE
We take care over the processes around looking after personal data stored on our physical systems. Girl and Glass holds the following personal data of clients: i) names ii) addresses iii) phone numbers iv) email addresses within soft copy as well as soft copy wedding client day plan documents. Soft copy contracts and day plans are safely stored within my password-protected home office iMac and backed up to encrypted external hard drives. Client photos are safely stored within my password-protected home office iMac and backed up to encrypted external hard drives.
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY & USAGE
We adopt a safe and responsible Social Media Policy. While we may have official profiles on social media platforms, users are advised to verify the authenticity of such profiles before engaging with, or sharing information with such profiles. We will never ask for personal details on social media platforms. Users are advised to conduct themselves appropriately when engaging with us on social media.
PROMOTIONAL USE OF IMAGES
To enable the continued work of Girl and Glass, I reserve the right, with your consent, to select photographs to be used for promotional purposes. To promote Girl and Glass, photographs may be displayed on the Girl and Glass website, blog, social media, and on brochures/flyers that promote the services of Girl and Glass. Photographs occasionally will be submitted to lifestyle photography blogs, on lifestyle photography-related websites, and magazine articles; providing that the images used are used lawfully and without damage to Girl and Glass's client(s). The rights of the people captured in these photographs are protected by Girl and Glass as detailed in this privacy policy. Girl and Glass respects the privacy of every client and therefore every client photographed by Girl and Glass must consent for photographs of themselves to be displayed.
WITHDRAWAL CONSENT
Anyone photographed by Girl and Glass, whether a client or wedding guest, and whether past or current may withdraw consent for a photograph in which they appear to be displayed. The process for this is to email Girl and Glass at claire@girlandglass.com specifying the photo in question. With that request, Girl and Glass will then remove the photo from online and printed display wherever it appears.
By clicking 'submit' on your contact form, you hereby consent to Girl and Glass contacting your selected email address to respond to your enquiry within 72 hours. Clients are reminded that if you do not wish for your email to be kept on the system then please state so.
COOKIE POLICY
Girl and Glass ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies on our website (www.girlandglass.com) to enhance your browsing experience and to analyze site traffic. This policy outlines what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.
TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
Essential Cookies:
These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, certain services on the website cannot be provided.
Analytical/Performance Cookies:
We use these cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. This data helps us understand which pages are most and least popular, and how visitors move around the site. This information is used to improve the website's performance and user experience.
Functionality Cookies:
These cookies allow our website to remember the choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For instance, they may be used to remember your photo selection preferences.
Advertising Cookies:
We may use these cookies to deliver ads that are relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. For example, we may use third-party analytics services like Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.
To find out more about how to manage and delete cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Changes to Our Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates. Your continued use of our website following any amendments signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at claire@girlandglass.com.
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