Your Privacy
is Our Priority
We're committed to protecting your personal information and wedding memories. Learn how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.
Last updated: January 15, 2025
End-to-End Encryption
All your photos and personal data are encrypted using industry-standard security measures.
You Control Access
You decide who can see what. Granular privacy controls let you manage every aspect of sharing.
Secure Storage
Your data is stored on secure, encrypted servers with regular backups and monitoring.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Name, email address, and phone number
- Wedding date, location, and guest information
- Profile photos and wedding-related content
Photos and Media
- Wedding photos and videos uploaded by you and your guests
- Metadata associated with photos (date, location, device info)
- AI-generated facial recognition data (stored locally)
Usage Information
- App usage patterns and feature interactions
- Device information and IP address
- Communication preferences and support interactions
How We Use Your Information
Service Delivery
- • Provide and maintain the social.wedding platform
- • Enable photo sharing and guest interactions
- • Deliver AI-powered features like facial recognition
- • Process payments and manage subscriptions
Communication
- • Send important updates about your wedding space
- • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- • Share product updates and new features (with consent)
- • Send security alerts and account notifications
Improvement & Analytics
- • Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
- • Develop new features based on user needs
- • Ensure platform security and prevent abuse
- • Generate anonymized insights about wedding trends
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We Never Sell Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information or wedding photos to third parties.
Limited Sharing Only When:
- • Required by law or legal process
- • Necessary to protect our rights or safety
- • With your explicit consent
- • With trusted service providers (under strict confidentiality agreements)
Your Rights & Controls
Access & Control
- • View and download all your data
- • Update or correct personal information
- • Control who can see your photos
- • Delete your account and data
Privacy Settings
- • Choose photo visibility levels
- • Control guest access permissions
- • Manage communication preferences
- • Opt out of marketing communications
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- • End-to-end encryption for all data transmission
- • Encrypted storage with regular security audits
- • Secure authentication and access controls
- • Regular security updates and monitoring
- • Employee training on data protection
Legal Compliance & Your Rights
GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
If you're in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:
- • Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
- • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
Legal Basis for Processing: We process your data based on contract performance, legitimate interests, and your consent. You can contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@social.wedding for any GDPR-related inquiries.
CCPA Compliance (California Users)
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- • Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how we use it
- • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
- • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
- • Right to Non-Discrimination: We won't discriminate for exercising your rights
Categories of Personal Information: We collect identifiers, commercial information, internet activity, geolocation data, and audio/visual information as described in this policy.
Children's Privacy (COPPA)
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.
For users between 13-18, we require parental consent for data processing. Parents can contact us to review, modify, or delete their child's information.
Data Retention & Deletion
How Long We Keep Your Data
Active Accounts
- • Personal data: Duration of account + 30 days
- • Photos/videos: Until account deletion
- • Usage data: 2 years maximum
Inactive Accounts
- • After 3 years of inactivity: Deletion notice
- • After 6 months notice: Complete deletion
- • Legal requirements: May retain longer
Right to Deletion
You can request immediate deletion of your account and all associated data. We'll process deletion requests within 30 days and provide confirmation. Some data may be retained for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage:
Essential Cookies
Required for basic functionality, security, and authentication. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how you use our service to improve performance and features.
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings and preferences for a personalized experience.
Cookie Management
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- • Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved data transfer agreements
- • Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate protection
- • Certification Programs: Privacy Shield successor frameworks
- • Technical Safeguards: Encryption and access controls
For EU users, transfers are based on adequacy decisions or appropriate safeguards. Contact us for details about specific transfer mechanisms.
AI & Machine Learning Processing
We use AI and machine learning to enhance your wedding experience:
Facial Recognition
AI-powered facial recognition helps organize photos by identifying people. This processing happens locally on your device when possible, and any cloud processing uses anonymized data patterns.
Content Moderation
Automated systems help detect and filter inappropriate content to maintain a safe environment for all users.
Personalization
AI helps customize your experience by suggesting relevant features and content based on your usage patterns.
Your AI Rights
You can opt out of AI processing, request information about automated decisions, and have the right to human review of significant automated decisions affecting you.
Data Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we have procedures in place to protect your information:
Immediate Response
- • Contain and assess the breach within 24 hours
- • Notify relevant authorities within 72 hours (GDPR requirement)
- • Assess risk to individuals and data involved
User Notification
- • High-risk breaches: Immediate notification via email and app
- • Medium-risk breaches: Notification within 72 hours
- • Clear information about what happened and what we're doing
- • Steps you can take to protect yourself
Recovery & Prevention
- • Immediate security patches and system updates
- • Enhanced monitoring and detection systems
- • Regular security audits and penetration testing
- • Employee training and security awareness programs
Third-Party Integrations & APIs
We integrate with trusted third-party services to enhance functionality:
Cloud Storage Providers
We use enterprise-grade cloud providers (AWS, Google Cloud) with strict data processing agreements and encryption standards.
Payment Processors
Stripe and PayPal handle payment processing. We don't store credit card information or payment details on our servers.
Analytics & Monitoring
We use privacy-focused analytics tools that anonymize data and respect user preferences. No personal information is shared with analytics providers.
Communication Services
Email delivery and SMS services for notifications, with strict data processing agreements and opt-out capabilities.
Policy Updates & Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements:
Notification Methods
- • Email notification for significant changes
- • In-app notification banner
- • Updated "Last Modified" date at the top of this page
- • Version history available upon request
Your Options
- • Continue using the service (accepts changes)
- • Review changes and adjust privacy settings
- • Contact us with questions or concerns
- • Delete your account if you disagree with changes
Version History
Dispute Resolution & Legal Information
Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].
Dispute Resolution Process
- Contact us directly at privacy@social.wedding
- We'll respond within 30 days with our proposed resolution
- If unsatisfied, you may file a complaint with relevant data protection authority
- EU users can contact their local supervisory authority
Data Protection Authority
EU users can contact their local data protection authority. For other regions, contact the relevant privacy regulator in your jurisdiction.
Questions About Privacy?
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
General Privacy Inquiries
Data Protection Officer (EU)
Response Times
- • General inquiries: Within 48 hours
- • Data subject requests: Within 30 days (GDPR requirement)
- • Data breach notifications: Within 72 hours
- • Urgent privacy concerns: Within 24 hours