Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 30, 2025
We believe in transparency and privacy-first design. This policy explains what we track, why, and how you control your data.
What We Collect
1. Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email, phone number, account type
- Wedding Details: Wedding date, location, budget (if you choose to add)
- Guest Information: Names and contact info you add to your guest list
- Vendor Communications: Messages you send to vendors through our platform
2. Automatic Information
- Device & Browser: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, search queries
- Cookies: Session cookies for login, preferences cookies for settings
How We Use Your Data
To Provide Our Service
- Enable your wedding planning tools
- Connect you with vendors
- Process payments and bookings
- Send important service notifications
To Improve Your Experience
- Personalized vendor recommendations based on your browsing
- Suggest relevant features and tools
- Improve platform performance
- Understand which features are most valuable
For Security & Legal
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Maintain audit logs for security
Activity Tracking
- Which vendor categories you browse (e.g., photographers, venues)
- Which features you use (guest list, budget tracker, etc.)
- Pages you visit and time spent
- Search terms (wedding-related only)
- Vendors you view or contact
- General browsing patterns
- Content of your private messages with vendors
- Specific financial amounts or payment details
- Guest personal information beyond what you provide
- Your location in real-time
- Activity on other websites
- Sensitive personal information
Data Sharing
We Share Data With:
- Vendors You Contact: Your name and contact info when you message them
- Service Providers: Email delivery, payment processing, hosting (under strict contracts)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights
We DO NOT:
- ❌ Sell your data to third parties
- ❌ Share your data for advertising purposes
- ❌ Give vendors access to your full browsing history
- ❌ Share your data without your consent (except as legally required)
Your Rights & Controls
Access Your Data
Request a copy of all data we have about you
Correct Your Data
Update incorrect or incomplete information
Delete Your Data
Request deletion of your account and data
Opt-Out of Analytics
Disable activity tracking (coming soon)
Data Retention
- Active Accounts: Data kept while your account is active
- Deleted Accounts: Most data deleted within 30 days
- Audit Logs: Security logs kept for 12 months, then anonymized
- Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law
Security
We protect your data with:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Encrypted passwords (never stored in plain text)
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and monitoring
- Secure data centers
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
International Users
Our service is based in the United States. By using our service, you consent to your data being transferred to and processed in the US.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on our website.
Contact Us
Questions about this privacy policy or your data?
- Email: privacy@thinkingofmarriage.com
- Address: [To be added]
Compliance
We are committed to compliance with GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), and other applicable privacy laws. We respect your privacy rights and take our responsibilities seriously.