Effective Date: 1st October 2026.

Last Updated: 1st October 2026

At Bridal by Emma Victoria, protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled with care, discretion, and complete transparency is fundamental to the service provided. This Privacy Policy outlines how your personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit this website, make an enquiry, or book hair and makeup services.

1. Information Collected

To provide a seamless, bespoke service from initial enquiry to your wedding morning or special occasion, the following personal information may be collected:

• Contact Details: Name, email address, telephone number, and postal address.
• Event Details: Event date, preparation location, schedule, party size, and service requirements.
• Styling Preferences & Health Notes: Trial notes, skin/hair sensitivities, allergies, or specific requirements shared during consultations.
• Transaction & Billing Data: Invoicing details, payment records, and booking history (processed securely via third-party payment providers).
• Website Usage Data: Non-identifiable technical data such as IP address, browser type, and page interactions collected via standard cookies to improve website functionality.

2. How Your Information Is Used

Your personal data is used strictly for legitimate business purposes and to deliver an exceptional, stress-free experience:

• Responding to booking enquiries and checking date availability.
• Managing consultations, trials, and scheduling your event morning itinerary.
• Processing deposits, invoices, and booking confirmations.
• Communicating important updates regarding your trial or event styling
• Sending promotional communications or portfolio updates only if you have explicitly opted in.

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

Your personal details will never be sold, rented, or traded to third parties. Information is only shared with trusted service providers necessary for business operations, including:

• Booking & Invoicing Platforms: Secure software used to manage contracts, client portals, and payments.
• Website Analytics & Hosting: Trusted hosting providers and web analytics services operating under strict privacy compliance.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulations, or legal proceedings.

4. Photography & Media Permissions

As a hair and makeup artist, visual portfolios are central to showcasing authentic artistry:

• Images taken during trials, wedding mornings, or event sessions will only be published on this website, social media, or marketing materials with your prior verbal or written consent.
• You may withdraw or update your photography permissions at any time by sending a direct written request.

5. Security & Data Retention

• Data Protection: Appropriate technical and organisational security measures are in place to safeguard your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.
• Retention Period: Client records and booking details are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the services requested, meet legal and tax accounting obligations, and resolve any potential enquiries.

6. Your Data Rights

Under applicable UK data protection regulations (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information held about you.
• Rectification: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete details.
• Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer required for booking or legal purposes.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing or promotional communications at any time using the link provided in emails or by direct request.

7. Cookies

This website uses standard functional and analytical cookies to ensure proper site navigation and monitor performance. You can adjust your web browser settings at any time to disable or decline cookies, though some site features may function differently as a result.

8. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, to update your personal details, or to exercise any of your privacy rights, please get in touch:

• Business Name: Bridal by Emma Victoria
• Email: contact@bridalbyemmavictoria.co.uk