Privacy Policy of  La Contesse Weddings
This Privacy Policy describes the policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information when you use our services, and informs you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation:

The words in this Privacy Policy with the initial letter capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall apply regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural.

Definitions:
Account means a unique account created for you to access our services or parts of our services.
Company (referred to as "La Contesse", "We", "Us" or "Our") refers to La Contesse Weddings, operated under Paula Dragomir Company.
Personal Data refers to any information that can be used to identify an individual.
Service refers to the wedding planning services and website provided by La Contesse.
Service Provider means third-party companies or individuals employed by La Contesse to facilitate our services.
Cookies are small files placed on your device to store browsing data.
Device refers to any device that can access our services, including computers and smartphones.

Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
While using our services, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include, but is not limited to:
  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Wedding preferences and details
  • Event-specific data (e.g., location, date, guest count)
  • Payment information (if applicable)
  • Usage Data
  • Usage Data is collected automatically when using our services and may include information such as your device’s IP address, browser type, the pages you visit, and other diagnostic data. This helps us monitor and enhance our services.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity on our website and improve our services. This includes cookies placed for:
  • Website analytics
  • Email marketing
  • User preferences
  • Tracking technologies may include:

Cookies (session and persistent)
Web beacons (to track the opening of emails or page visits)
You can manage cookie settings through your browser, though please note that certain website functionalities may not work without cookies.

Use of Your Personal Data
  • We may use your personal data for the following purposes:
  • To provide and maintain our services, including wedding planning, coordination, and design services.
  • To contact you for wedding-related updates, offers, and details.
  • To manage your account and bookings, ensuring all your preferences and details are met.
  • To process payments and invoices for services rendered.
  • To improve our services, including data analysis, and to assess the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
  • We may also use your information for business-related activities such as business transfers, mergers, or other transactions.

Third-Party Data Sharing
We may share your data with trusted third-party vendors and service providers who help us provide our services, such as:
Vendors (florists, photographers, venues, caterers, etc.)
Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)
Your data is only shared with these service providers to the extent necessary to fulfill your wedding planning services. We ensure that all third-party service providers comply with applicable data protection regulations.

Data Retention & Deletion
We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. You have the right to request the deletion or correction of your personal data. Please contact us directly to manage, update, or delete your information.

Jurisdiction and Legal Compliance
La Contesse operates primarily in Europe and is subject to the [GDPR], [CCPA], and other relevant data protection laws. We ensure that your personal data is handled in accordance with the privacy laws in place for your region, including international clients (EU, UK, etc.).

Security Measures
We take data security seriously and use industry-standard practices to protect your personal data. This includes encryption, firewalls, and secure passwords. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of any significant updates via email or a prominent notice on our services. It’s important to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us:
Email: hello@lacontesse.com
Phone: 00306932558535
Address: Sismanogliou Street, 17-19B, Marousi, 15126, Athens, Greece

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