Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1st January 2026
1. Introduction
Your privacy matters to me. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit my website or work with me to create your ceremony. I follow the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 to ensure your information is handled with care and respect.
By using this website or contacting me, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Who I Am
I am an Independent Celebrant based in the UK, offering bespoke ceremonies for weddings, vow renewals, naming ceremonies, funerals, memorials, and other life events.
Data Controller:
Sarah Gilsenan
3. What Personal Information I Collect
I only collect information that helps me respond to your enquiry, prepare your ceremony, or improve the website experience. This may include:
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Your name and contact details
- Details about your ceremony (date, venue, preferences, personal stories you choose to share)
- Any documents or information you send to help shape your ceremony
- Payment information (processed securely through third‑party providers)
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Website usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site)
- IP address and browser type
- Cookies or similar technologies (see Section 10)
I only collect what is necessary and relevant.
4. How Your Information Is Used
Your information helps me:
- Respond to your enquiry
- Prepare, personalise, and deliver your ceremony
- Manage bookings and administrative records
- Communicate with you about your ceremony
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Meet legal or professional obligations
I do not sell your information or share it with third parties for marketing.
5. Sharing Your Information
Your information is treated with confidentiality. It may be shared only when necessary, such as:
- With trusted service providers (e.g., email services, payment processors)
- With a replacement celebrant, but only if you agree and only if circumstances require it
- When required by law or to protect legal rights
Any third parties used will have their own data protection safeguards in place.
6. How Your Information Is Stored
Your data is stored securely using appropriate technical and organisational measures. I keep your information only for as long as necessary for:
- Managing your ceremony
- Administrative or accounting purposes
- Legal or professional obligations
Once it is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data I hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data (in certain circumstances)
- Object to or restrict processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the basis for processing)
To exercise any of these rights, simply contact me using the details above.
8. Children’s Information
My services are directed at adults. I only collect information about children when it is voluntarily provided by a parent or guardian for the purpose of a ceremony (e.g., naming ceremonies). This information is handled with particular care.
9. Links to Other Websites
This website may contain links to external sites. I am not responsible for their content or privacy practices. You should review their policies before providing any personal information.
10. Cookies
This website may use cookies to: - See Cookie Policy for Full Details
- Help the site function properly
- Improve your browsing experience
- Understand how visitors use the site
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new revision date. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please get in touch:
SARAHGILSENAN.CO.UK
sarahgilsenanprofessionalcelebrant