Effective Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Katie Jay Events ("we," "our website," or "service provider") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://www.katiejayweddingplanning.com ("Website").

By using this site, you agree that this is an independent business and not a formally registered company. If you do not agree with the terms outlined, please discontinue use of our Website immediately.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide to us directly when you:

Purchase a product or service
Sign up for our email list or newsletter
Contact us via the website or customer support
Engage with us on social media

The types of personal information collected may include, but are not limited to, your name, email address, payment information, and any details you provide while communicating with us.

We may also collect non-personal information such as your browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and how you interact with our Website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process transactions and deliver purchased products or services
Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
Improve and personalize the Website experience
Send promotional emails
Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

When required by law or to comply with legal processes
To service providers (e.g., payment processors, email marketing tools) who assist us in operating our Website

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, though this may impact certain Website functionalities.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

8. Your Rights

You may request to access, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us at katie@katiejayweddingplanning.com.

9. Withdrawing Consent

You may withdraw consent for data collection at any time by contacting us at katie@katiejayweddingplanning.com or clicking ‘unsubscribe’ in our emails. However, withdrawing consent may impact your ability to use certain features or services of our Website. You may request to access, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us at katie@katiejayweddingplanning.com.

9. Data Retention Policy

We retain collected personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Upon request, we will delete or anonymize personal information that is no longer required.

You may request to access, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us at katie@katiejayweddingplanning.com.

10. Compliance with PIPEDA & Other Regulations

We comply with applicable privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) for Canadian users. If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you may contact us at katie@katiejayweddingplanning.com.

11. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Some of our service providers store and process data outside of Canada, including in the United States. By using this website, you consent to the transfer and storage of your personal data in these locations.

12. Breach Notification Commitment

In the event of a data breach that may pose a risk to users, we will take immediate steps to notify affected individuals and the relevant authorities in accordance with Canadian privacy laws.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.