PRIVACY STATEMENT

Last Updated: [January 2025]

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Statement (“Statement”) explains how The Wedding Depot (referred to herein as “THE WEDDING DEPOT,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible at https://theweddingdepot.shop/, collects, uses, discloses, stores, transfers, and protects your personal data in connection with our products, services, and website activities. Your privacy is of paramount importance to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

2. SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS

(a) Personal Data: Information relating to an identified or identifiable individual. This includes any data, whether directly or indirectly linked, that can be used to identify you. Data that has been irreversibly anonymized or aggregated so that it no longer identifies you is not considered personal data.
(b) Processing: Any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, including collection, storage, use, alteration, disclosure, or deletion.
(c) Cookies and Similar Technologies: Small pieces of data stored on your device that assist in enhancing your online experience.

3. COLLECTION AND USE OF PERSONAL DATA

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data for the purposes described below:
3.1 Data You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you create an account, contact customer service, participate in surveys, or otherwise interact with us, we collect information such as your name, email address, telephone number, billing and shipping addresses, and authentication credentials.

• Transactional Data: If you purchase products or services from us, we collect payment details (e.g., credit or debit card information, or alternative payment information), order history, and other related transactional data.

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3.2 Data Collected Automatically

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• Device and Usage Data: When you access our website or services, we automatically collect data from your device including IP address, device identifiers, browser type, operating system, usage patterns, diagnostic information, and geolocation data (through IP or GPS where applicable).

• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We deploy cookies and comparable technologies to enhance your user experience, personalize content, provide targeted advertising, and analyze website performance. For further details on the types of cookies we use and your options regarding their use, please review our Cookie Statement below.

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3.3 Purposes for Processing Personal Data

We process your personal data for purposes including, but not limited to:

• Provision and Improvement of Services: To enable your transactions, customize your experience, and conduct data analytics, research, audits, and service improvements based on legitimate business interests.

• Security and Fraud Prevention: To verify accounts, monitor user activity, and detect and prevent fraud or other suspicious, potentially illegal activities.

• Communications: To respond to your inquiries, send transactional messages regarding your orders, and, with your consent, provide marketing communications about our products and promotions.

• Compliance and Legal Obligations: To fulfill any statutory or regulatory requirements, to respond to legal process, and to protect the rights, property, or safety of THE WEDDING DEPOT, our users, or others.

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4. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

4.1 Definition and Use
Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us recognize you and enhance your online experience. We may also use other tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixel tags) for similar purposes.
4.2 Purpose and Control
We use cookies to:

• Personalize and improve our services and content

• Analyze website usage and trends

• Provide targeted advertising and measure campaign effectiveness

• Enhance security and protect against fraud

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies via your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and the services we provide.

5. DISCLOSURE AND TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA

5.1 Third-Party Service Providers and Strategic Partners
We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers and strategic partners solely for the purposes of processing your orders, providing services, or enhancing our marketing efforts. Such partners are contractually bound to use your personal data only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and to protect your privacy.
 

5.2 Legal, Regulatory, and Business Transfers

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• Legal and Regulatory Requirements: We may disclose your personal data to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights in legal proceedings.

• Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or part of our business, your personal data may be transferred to the succeeding entity. Such transfers will be conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

• International Transfers: If personal data is transferred outside your country of residence, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place as required by law.

 

6. DATA SECURITY, INTEGRITY, AND RETENTION

We implement robust technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
 

7. RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

• Restriction: Request restriction on the processing of your personal data.

• Data Portability: Request the transfer of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data where based on our legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

 

To exercise your rights, please contact us at the addresses provided in Section 10. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law. Please note that in certain circumstances, we may be required by law to retain certain data or may refuse your request.
 

8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our products and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16. If it comes to our attention that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under the applicable age limit, we will promptly delete such information. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, please contact us immediately.
 

9. WHATSAPP MESSAGING PROGRAM

9.1 Enrollment and Consent
By enrolling in our WHATSAPP /text messaging program, you expressly consent to receive recurring automated marketing messages. Enrollment is voluntary and not a condition for using our services.

9.2 Opt-Out and Charges

You may opt-out of receiving WHATSAPP messages by following the opt-out instructions provided in the messages or by contacting us. Please note that message and data rates may apply as per your wireless provider’s terms.
 

9.3 User Responsibilities
You represent that you are the owner or authorized user of the mobile number provided. Should your mobile number change, you must notify us promptly. We are not liable for any failure in message delivery resulting from incorrect or outdated mobile information.

 

10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT

We may update or modify this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of our services following any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Statement. If you do not agree with the revised terms, you should discontinue the use of our services and contact us regarding your account.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

For inquiries related to your personal data or to exercise your rights under this Privacy Statement, please contact us as follows:

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Customer Service and Data Use Inquiries:
Email: theweddingdepot@gmail.com.

 

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Statement or its implementation, please do not hesitate to contact us at the above addresses.