Our Privacy Policy

Privacy StatementEffective Date: 1st Aug 2025
This Privacy Statement outlines how Reel Irish Wedding (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects the personal data you provide when you visit or interact with our website: www.reelirishwedding.com (the “Site”).
We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and other applicable Irish data protection laws.

1. What Personal Data We CollectWe may collect and process the following information:

• Contact Information: Name, phone number, email address, postal address.
  
• Wedding Details: Date, venue, partner’s name, ceremony details, preferences, and other relevant information submitted via contact or booking forms.
  
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our Site, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
  
• Marketing Preferences: Your consent for receiving promotional emails or updates.
  

2. How We Use Your DataWe use your data to:

• Respond to enquiries and provide quotes.
  
• Deliver contracted videography and photography services.
  
• Process bookings and payments.
  
• Send important updates, including pre-wedding communications.
  
• Improve the performance and content of our website.
  
• Send occasional marketing communications (only if you’ve opted in).
  

3. Lawful Basis for ProcessingWe process your personal data based on:

• Consent – when you opt in to marketing communications.
  
• Contract – when processing your booking or fulfilling our services.
  
• Legitimate Interest – to improve services and respond to general enquiries.
  
• Legal Obligation – to comply with tax, accounting, and legal responsibilities.
  

4. How Your Data is StoredYour data is stored securely on password-protected systems and encrypted platforms. We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by Irish law.

5. Sharing Your DataWe do not sell or rent your personal information. Your data may be shared with:

• Trusted third-party service providers (e.g. cloud hosting, payment processors).
  
• Our professional photography partner, Andrew Collins, only if you book a combined package.
  
• Legal authorities, if required to comply with a legal obligation.
  

All third parties are GDPR-compliant and will only process your data in accordance with our instructions.

6. Your Rights Under GDPRYou have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
  
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  
• Request erasure of your data (in certain circumstances).
  
• Withdraw consent at any time (where consent was used as the basis).
  
• Object to processing or request restriction.
  
• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission in Ireland (www.dataprotection.ie).
  

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
📧 [email protected]

7. CookiesOur Site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. By using our Site, you consent to our use of cookies in line with our [Cookie Policy] (link to cookie policy if separate).

8. Links to Other WebsitesOur website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites.

9. Changes to This Privacy StatementWe may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact UsIf you have any questions about this Privacy Statement or your personal data, please contact:
Derek Lawless
📧 [email protected]
📍 Wicklow, Ireland