Privacy policy overview
Summary of how WedSites collects, uses, and protects your personal data and guest information.
High-level summary of how WedSites handles your personal data and protects your privacy.
What privacy policies cover
Privacy policies explain:
- What data is collected
- How data is used
- Who data is shared with
- How data is protected
- Your rights regarding your data
Privacy policies are legally required in most jurisdictions and exist to protect your information rights.
Data WedSites collects
When you use WedSites, data collection typically includes:
Account data: Name, email, password, wedding date, payment information (processed securely)
Wedding data: Your website content, photos, text, design choices
Guest data: Guest names, emails, addresses, RSVP responses you add
Usage data: How you use the platform (clicks, pages visited, features used)
Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies
This collection enables WedSites to provide wedding services and improve the platform.
How data is used
Your data typically gets used for:
Service delivery: Providing your wedding website, processing RSVPs, managing your guest list
Communication: Sending you service updates, support responses, helpful tips
Improvement: Understanding how people use WedSites to make it better
Security: Detecting abuse, preventing fraud, maintaining platform security
Legal compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements
Data sharing
WedSites typically doesn't sell your data to third parties. Limited sharing might occur with:
Service providers: Email delivery services, payment processors, and hosting infrastructure. These are third parties necessary to operate the platform.
Legal requirements: Sharing required by law, court orders, or protecting legal rights
Business transitions: If WedSites is acquired, data might transfer to new ownership
With your permission: If you explicitly consent to specific sharing
Data security
WedSites implements security measures:
- SSL/HTTPS encryption for data transmission
- Secure servers and access controls
- Regular security updates
- Backup systems
- Industry-standard protection practices
See data privacy and security for more details about security measures.
Your data rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights to:
Access your data: See what data WedSites has about you
Correct data: Fix inaccurate information
Delete data: Request data deletion (with some limitations)
Export data: Download your data in usable formats
Opt-out: Decline certain data uses (like marketing emails)
Object: Challenge certain data processing practices
Specific rights depend on regulations like GDPR (Europe) or CCPA (California) applying to you.
Cookies and tracking
WedSites uses cookies for:
- Keeping you logged in
- Remembering your preferences
- Analytics and usage tracking
- Security features
- Improving user experience
You can typically control cookie settings in your browser, though some cookies are necessary for the platform to function.
Guest data responsibility
When you collect guest information through WedSites:
- You're responsible for how you use that data
- You should have guests' consent to collect their information
- You should use guest data appropriately (wedding purposes, not spam)
- WedSites provides tools; you're accountable for ethical usage
Email communications
WedSites may send:
- Transactional emails: Account confirmations, password resets, RSVP notifications (these can be managed via your user notification settings)
- Marketing emails: Tips, feature updates, promotional content (you can unsubscribe)
Your guests might receive:
- Invitation emails you send through WedSites
- RSVP confirmation emails
Third-party integrations
If you integrate third-party services (streaming platforms, Spotify, payment services), those services have their own privacy policies. WedSites doesn't control third-party data practices.
Children's privacy
Wedding planning platforms typically don't intentionally collect data from children under 13 (or relevant age in your jurisdiction). If your guest list includes children, you're responsible for their data as the account holder.
Data retention
WedSites likely retains your data:
- While your account is active
- For a period after account closure (for legal/operational reasons)
- Until you request deletion (subject to legal requirements)
Specific retention periods should be in the full privacy policy.
International data transfers
WedSites serves couples worldwide. Data might be stored on servers in different countries. The platform complies with international data transfer regulations where applicable.
Privacy for different regions
GDPR (European users): Enhanced rights to access, deletion, portability, and objection
CCPA (California): Rights to know what data is collected and opt-out of data sales
Other regions: Various privacy laws might apply depending on your location
Changes to privacy policy
Privacy policies can be updated. When significant changes occur, WedSites should notify users. Continuing to use the service after changes typically means you accept the updated policy.
Reading the full policy
This overview simplifies complex legal language. For complete, accurate information about data practices, read the full privacy policy.
Key sections to focus on:
- What data is collected
- How your data is used
- Your rights and how to exercise them
- Data security measures
Privacy concerns?
If you have specific privacy concerns:
- Read the full privacy policy
- Contact WedSites support with questions
- Check additional privacy resources like data privacy and security
- Review terms of service overview for related policies
Common privacy questions
Q: Does WedSites sell my data?
A: Typically no. Most reputable platforms don't sell customer data to third parties.
Q: Can I delete my data?
A: Usually yes, though some data might be retained for legal reasons. Contact support for deletion requests.
Q: Who can see my guest list?
A: Only you and authorized users on your account. Other WedSites customers can't see your data.
Q: Is my data secure?
A: WedSites implements security measures, though no system is perfectly secure. See data security for details.