Effective Date: 10th February 2025
Hounds & Heritage Weddings (hereinafter referred to as "we," "our," or "us") is unwavering in its commitment to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the secure and ethical handling of all personal data provided through the Heyflow quotation form. This comprehensive privacy policy delineates the exact mechanisms by which personal information is collected, processed, stored, shared, and protected. It further outlines the rights of data subjects and the obligations we uphold to comply with the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and legal compliance.
1. Contact Details
For inquiries regarding this privacy policy or your personal data, you may reach us at:
Telephone: 07799642893
Email: admin@houndsandheritage.uk
We encourage you to contact us directly should you have any questions or concerns about the handling of your data.
2. Information We Collect, Use, and Why
We collect and process personal data to provide superior service experiences, comply with legal obligations, and facilitate operational efficacy. Below is an exhaustive categorisation of data collected and the corresponding purposes for its use:
- For Service Provision and Enhancement
Names and Contact Details: Essential for facilitating communication and delivering requested services.
Addresses: Required for logistical planning and ensuring service feasibility.
Third-Party Information: Pertinent details of family members or other relevant parties for coordination purposes.
Usage Data: Includes interaction data from our website and services to optimise client experiences and address usability challenges.
- For Managing Client Accounts
Names and Contact Details: Utilised to create, manage, and maintain individual accounts.
Addresses: Maintained to ensure logistical accuracy and operational continuity.
Security Information: Employed to protect accounts against unauthorised access and fraud.
- For Marketing and Informational Updates
Names and Contact Details: Used for delivering promotional material, updates, or newsletters to subscribed clients.
Purchase or Account History: Analysed to offer tailored recommendations and personalised services.
- For Legal and Compliance Requirements
Names and Contact Information: Maintained to ensure compliance with statutory or regulatory obligations, such as record-keeping for tax purposes.
- For Handling Queries, Complaints, or Claims
Names and Contact Details: Used to address and resolve client concerns effectively.
Address Information: Verified when required to ensure the legitimacy of queries.
Photographs: Collected only in circumstances where they are directly relevant to the query or service.
- For Technical Analytics and Continuous Improvement
Device Information: Includes browser type, operating system, and device model to optimise digital interface functionality.
IP Address: Utilised to monitor usage trends and enhance the security of our services.
Submission Timestamps: Maintained to assess form usability and response efficiency.
3. Lawful Bases for Data Processing
Our processing activities are guided by the lawful bases defined under the UK GDPR. Each lawful basis is outlined below, corresponding to the specific purposes for which data is processed:
- For Service Provision and Enhancement
1. Consent: Explicit permission granted by clients after receiving clear and comprehensive information. Consent can be withdrawn at any time without affecting the legality of prior processing.
2. Contract: Processing is necessary for entering into or fulfilling a contract. This includes delivering bespoke services tailored to client needs.
- For Managing Client Accounts
1. Consent: Given by clients to facilitate account creation, maintenance, and security. Withdrawing consent may limit the functionality of certain services.
2. Contract: Data is processed to ensure efficient management and adherence to service agreements.
- For Marketing and Informational Updates
1. Consent: Clients explicitly opt-in to receive updates, promotions, or newsletters. Clients retain the right to withdraw consent at any time.
2. Contract: In cases where updates are essential to active service agreements, processing may proceed under contractual obligations.
- For Legal and Compliance Requirements
1. Legal Obligation: Data is processed to meet statutory or regulatory requirements, such as financial record-keeping. Certain rights, such as erasure, may not apply in these contexts.
- For Handling Queries, Complaints, or Claims
1. Consent: Provided by clients to enable detailed investigation and resolution of issues.
2. Contract: Necessary to address concerns arising from service agreements.
3. Legal Obligation: Ensures compliance with legal obligations in the context of dispute resolution or regulatory oversight.
4. Your Data Protection Rights
Under data protection legislation, you are entitled to the following rights concerning your personal data:
Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data and information about its processing.
Right to Rectification: Request corrections to any inaccuracies or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to certain legal or contractual limitations.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitations on how your data is processed in specific circumstances.
Right to Object to Processing: Object to processing activities, particularly for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Data Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another organisation in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke your consent for data processing at any time without retroactively affecting its legality.
Requests are typically addressed within one calendar month. For assistance, contact us using the details provided in Section 1.
5. Retention of Information
Personal data is retained based on operational needs and legal requirements:
Enquiry Data: Retained for a maximum of 2 years to facilitate future bookings or correspondence.
Transactional Data: Retained for up to 7 years in compliance with accounting and tax regulations.
Marketing Data: Retained until consent is withdrawn or the data is deemed no longer relevant.
6. Sharing Information
Third-Party Sharing
Personal data is shared only when necessary to facilitate services or meet legal requirements. Key examples include:
Sprout Studio: For managing customer relationships and service agreements.
Heyflow: For processing and managing form submissions.
International Transfers
Where data transfers occur outside the UK or EEA, we employ:
Standard Contractual Clauses: To ensure compliance with international data protection standards.
Adequacy Decisions: Restricting transfers to jurisdictions with equivalent legal safeguards.
7. How to Complain
If you have concerns about our data handling practices, you can:
1. Contact us directly using the information in Section 1.
2. Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Phone: 0303 123 1113
Website: www.ico.org.uk
8. Cookies and Tracking
Types of Cookies
Essential Cookies: Enable core functionalities of the form.
Analytics Cookies: Provide insights into user behaviour to enhance usability.
Managing Cookies
Users can modify browser settings to manage or disable cookies. Note that certain features may become unavailable if cookies are disabled.
9. Policy Updates
This policy is subject to periodic updates to reflect changes in operational practices, technology, or legal requirements. Updates will include an amended "Effective Date."
10. Contact Information
Telephone: 07799642893
Email: admin@houndsandheritage.uk
Website: www.houndsandheritageweddings.uk
By utilising the Heyflow quotation form, you affirm your understanding and acceptance of this Privacy Policy.