Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 26, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Margaret Soraya ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit https://margaretsorayacelebrant.com/ (the "Site").
As a wedding celebrant operating in Scotland, we process personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect minimal personal information necessary to provide our services and understand how visitors use our Site.
Information you provide voluntarily:
- Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, and wedding details when you fill out an online contact form or email us directly.
Information collected automatically:
- Device and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, links clicked, and the time and date of your visit.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to improve site functionality and analyze traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries regarding wedding celebrant services.
- To provide, operate, and maintain our Site.
- To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities through Google Analytics to improve user experience.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
Our legal basis for processing this data is our legitimate interest in responding to client inquiries and improving our website experience, or your explicit consent where required (such as for certain cookies).
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information, nor do we use Facebook Pixels or online payment processors like Stripe. We only share data with trusted third parties under these specific conditions:
- Service Providers: We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our visitors use the Site. Google collects information through cookies and transmits it to servers in the United States.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, and safety.
4. Data Security & International Transfers
We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. Because we use Google Analytics, some data may be transferred outside the UK to the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with UK data protection laws.
5. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: The right to request copies of your personal data.
- Rectification: The right to request that we correct any inaccurate information.
- Erasure: The right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.
- Restriction/Objection: The right to object to or restrict our processing of your data.
- Data Portability: The right to request the transfer of your data to another organization.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, or if you have a complaint about how we handle your data, please contact us. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK data protection authority.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites (such as wedding venues or vendors). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any changes by updating the date at the top of this policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please email us at margaret at margaretsoraya.com