Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 5th, 2025

CharlestonWeddings.com ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website, vendor directory, and wedding planning tools ("Services"). By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide
When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and profile details.
If you use our vendor directory, we may collect your wedding preferences, budget, location, guest count, and communication details.
If you interact with vendors through our platform, we collect messages, inquiries, and responses.
If you make a payment or subscription purchase, we may collect billing details such as your name, address, and payment method.

b. Information Collected Automatically
Usage Data: We collect data about your activity on our site, such as page views, search queries, interactions with vendors, and time spent on pages.
Device Data: We may collect technical information about the device and browser you use, including IP address, operating system, and screen resolution.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking tools to enhance your experience, personalize content, and analyze website performance.

c. Information from Third Parties
We may collect information from vendors, analytics providers, payment processors, and social media platforms if you interact with us through those services.
If you sign in using a third-party authentication service (e.g., Google, Facebook), we may receive basic profile information.
2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our Services, including vendor recommendations and wedding planning tools.
- Connect you with vendors and facilitate communication.
- Process transactions, payments, and subscription services.
- Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional offers (you can opt out at any time).
- Personalize content and provide relevant vendor recommendations.
- Conduct research, data analysis, and website optimization.
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security threats, or violations of our terms.
- Comply with legal obligations, regulatory requirements, or respond to legal requests.
3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
- With Vendors: When you inquire about a vendor or request pricing, your contact information and event details may be shared with them.
- With Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers for hosting, analytics, payment processing, and email communications.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights and security.
- With Advertising & Marketing Partners: We may share aggregated, anonymized data with advertising and marketing partners to improve ad targeting.
- In Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
- With Your Consent: We may share information in other ways if you provide explicit consent.
4. Your Choices & Rights

- Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing emails via the unsubscribe link.
- Account Management: You can update or delete your account information in your profile settings.
- Cookies & Tracking: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt out of tracking via third-party opt-out tools.
- Data Access & Deletion: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data by contacting us.
- Do Not Track Signals: We do not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings at this time.
5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure. We recommend that you use strong passwords and be cautious when sharing personal details online.
6. Third-Party Links & Integrations

Our site may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or payment processors. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies before engaging with them.
7. Children's Privacy

Our Services are intended for users 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it.
8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. You may request deletion of your data, but some information may be retained for legal or business purposes.
9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or through our website. Your continued use of our Services after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
CharlestonWeddings.com
Email: info@charlestonweddings.com
Phone: 843-224-2997
Address: 1051 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Suite F
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464