Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 28 May 2026

Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit this website or contact me regarding celebrant services.

This policy is designed to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Contact Details

Jo Arikan Celebrant
Email: info@joarikancelebrant.co.uk
Phone: +44 7717 144334
Website: www.joarikancelebrant.com

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact me using the details above.

What Information I Collect

I may collect and process the following personal information:

Your name
Email address
Telephone number
Postal address (where relevant)
Details about your ceremony or enquiry
Information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, emails, consultations, questionnaires, or social media messages
Payment and invoicing information where applicable

For ceremonies such as weddings, naming ceremonies, funerals, or celebrations of life, you may also choose to share personal stories, family details, photographs, music choices, or other meaningful information required to create your ceremony.

How I Obtain Your Information

I collect information when you:

Submit an enquiry through my website
Contact me by email, phone, or social media
Complete questionnaires or planning forms
Book a consultation or ceremony
Provide information during meetings or conversations
Subscribe to updates or marketing communications (if applicable)

Information is only collected directly from you or from someone authorised to act on your behalf.

Why I Collect Your Information

Your information is collected so that I can:

Respond to enquiries
Provide celebrant services
Create and deliver personalised ceremonies
Manage bookings and consultations
Communicate important information regarding your ceremony
Process payments and maintain financial records
Improve my website and services
Meet legal, regulatory, or insurance obligations

I only collect information that is relevant and necessary for providing my services.

Legal Basis for Processing Your Information

Under UK GDPR, the lawful bases I rely on for processing your information are:

Contractual necessity – to provide the services you have requested
Legitimate interests – to manage and improve my business and services
Consent – where you have given permission, for example for marketing communications or sharing testimonials/photos
Legal obligation – where I am required to retain certain records for legal or tax purposes

How Your Information Is Stored

Your information is stored securely using password-protected devices, encrypted systems where possible, and secure online platforms.

I take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration.

Personal information is only retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for, including legal, tax, accounting, or insurance requirements.

Sharing Your Information

Your personal information will never be sold to third parties.

Information may only be shared where necessary with trusted service providers such as:

Payment processors
Accountants or legal advisers
Website hosting providers
IT or cloud storage providers

Any third parties used are expected to comply with appropriate data protection standards.

I may also disclose information if legally required to do so.

Marketing Communications

I will only send marketing emails or updates if you have chosen to opt in to receive them.

You can unsubscribe or withdraw consent at any time by contacting me directly.

Cookies and Website Data

This website may use cookies or analytics tools to help improve user experience and understand website traffic.

You can usually manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:

The right to access the personal information I hold about you
The right to request correction of inaccurate information
The right to request deletion of your information in certain circumstances
The right to restrict or object to processing
The right to withdraw consent where consent has been given
The right to data portability where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details above.

How to Complain

If you have concerns about how your information has been used, I would appreciate the opportunity to address them first.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner’s Office
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or business practices.

The latest version will always be available on this website.