Privacy Policy
Effortlessly Wed
Last updated: 17 November 2025
At Effortlessly Wed (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website effortlesslywed.com (the “Website”), book our elopement services, or otherwise interact with us.
Please read this policy carefully. By using our Website or services, you consent to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information You Provide Directly
• Full name, email address, phone number, postal address
• Wedding/elopement date, location preferences, partner’s name
• Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment processors — we do not store full credit card details)
• Any other information you choose to provide in forms, emails, or during consultations
b. Automatically Collected Information
• IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
• Pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and other analytics data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6 below)
c. Information from Third Parties
• Details from vendors or partners you are referred to (e.g., photographers, celebrants) only with your consent
• Publicly available information (e.g., social media profiles if you tag or mention us)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Provide, operate, and improve our elopement planning and coordination services
• Communicate with you about bookings, inquiries, and updates
• Process payments and issue invoices/receipts
• Send you marketing or promotional materials (only with your consent — you can opt out at any time)
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect the security and integrity of our Website and services
• Analyse usage and improve user experience
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only in the following circumstances:
• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us (e.g., payment processors like Stripe or PayPal, website hosting, email services like Mailchimp, accounting software). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Wedding Vendors: With photographers, celebrants, venues, or other suppliers you have chosen, solely to coordinate your elopement (only with your explicit consent).
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. This includes encryption (SSL/TLS), secure servers, and restricted internal access. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We keep your personal information only as long as necessary:
• For active clients: until your elopement is complete and for a reasonable period afterward (usually up to 7 years for tax and legal purposes)
• For inquiries that do not result in a booking: up to 12 months
• You may request deletion at any time (subject to legal obligations)
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
• Remember your preferences
• Analyse site traffic (via Google Analytics or similar)
• Enable essential functionality
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Rejecting cookies may affect site functionality.
7. Your Privacy Rights (Australia & International)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten” where applicable)
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Australian residents can contact us or the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if they believe their privacy has been breached.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at hello@effortlessywed.com (or your actual contact email).
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in Australia and other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the “Last updated” date. Significant changes will be notified via email or a prominent notice on our Website.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Effortlessly Wed
Email: hello@effortlessywed.com
Phone: 0402745545