Privacy policy
What Information Do We Collect?
Technical Data
We collect data pertaining to your computer, your visits to our website, and your use of our website. This includes but is not limited to your IP address, geographical location, and browser type. Additionally, as you browse our website, we collect information about the individual web pages you view, the websites or search terms that referred you to our site, and information about how you interact with our website. We refer to this automatically collected information as “Device Information.”
Communication Data
This includes any information you send to us through contact forms on our website, via email, social media messaging, texts, phone calls, social media postings, or any other methods of communication. We also collect information using in-depth questionnaires for our clients to gather details about your elopement wedding plans.
Customer Data
This includes information relating to any purchase of our services. It may include your name, billing address, delivery address, email address, phone number, contact details, and purchase details. We process this data to supply the services you have purchased and to keep records of such transactions.
Marketing Data
This refers to information about your preferences in receiving marketing from us and our third parties, as well as your preferred methods of communication. We use this data to enable you to participate in any promotions we may have, to deliver relevant content and advertisements to you, and to measure or understand the effectiveness of our advertising.
Other Data
We also collect any other information that you choose to share with us.
Device Information
We collect “Device Information” using the following technologies:
• Cookies: Data files placed on your device or computer that often include an anonymous unique identifier.
• Log Files: Track actions occurring on the site and collect data including your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
• Web Beacons, Tags & Pixels: Electronic files used to record information about how you browse the site.
How Are We Using Your Data?
Technical Data
We use the Device Information that we collect to help us screen for potential risk and fraud (in particular, your IP address) and more generally to improve and optimize our site. This includes generating analytics about how our customers browse and interact with the site and assessing the success of our marketing and advertising campaigns.
Communication Data
We use the contact information we collect to:
• Communicate with you.
• Screen for potential risk or fraud.
• Provide you with information or advertising relating to our services, in line with the preferences you have shared with us.
• Keep records for administrative purposes.
• Gather information about your elopement wedding to better enable us to provide our services.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations, respond to subpoenas, search warrants, or other lawful requests for information, or to protect our rights.
Customer Data
We use this data to uphold contracts between us and our clients and to enable us to enter into such contracts.
Marketing Data
We use this data to study how customers use our services and to develop our business.
Behavioral Advertising
We use your Personal Information to provide you with targeted advertisements or marketing communications we believe may be of interest to you.
For more information about how targeted advertising works, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s educational page.
You can opt out of targeted advertising by using the links below:
• Bing
Additionally, you can opt out of some of these services by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out portal.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:
• Consent: We may process your personal data if you have given us clear consent for a specific purpose, such as receiving marketing communications.
• Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you, or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party) in conducting and managing our business to enable us to provide the best service/product in the best and most secure manner. We make sure to consider and balance any potential impact on you and your rights.
Who Is Collecting Your Data?
Elope Portugal
Us.
Third-Party Service Providers
We work with various third-party service providers to enhance our services and manage certain aspects of our business. These providers may have access to your personal information as necessary to perform their functions.
Aisle Planner
We use Aisle Planner to manage inquiries and assist in planning your elopement. By submitting a contact form on our website:
• Information Sharing: Aisle Planner will share your information with us, and they will also have access to the information you provide.
• Usage of Information: We may use your information to correspond with you and send you email marketing communications.
• Aisle Planner Privacy Policy: For more details, please refer to the Aisle Planner Privacy Policy.
• reCAPTCHA Protection: This site is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
We use Google Analytics and Google Ads. Google Analytics helps us understand how our customers use our website, and Google Ads helps draw new clients to our website.
• Google Privacy Policy: You can read more about how Google uses your personal information here.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics here.
Táve
We use Táve, a business management system, to help us manage all aspects of bookings, appointments, contracts, deposits, and client relations.
Táve Privacy Policy: They have their own privacy policy, which you can read here.
Webflow
Our website is hosted and built using Webflow. Information you submit via contact forms is processed through Webflow. We may also post photos of our clients’ elopements on our website, which is created using Webflow.
Webflow Privacy Policies:
Zenfolio
For any photography services we provide, our client galleries are processed through Zenfolio. They may have access to the information you provide related to photography services.
Zenfolio Privacy Policy: You can read their privacy policy here.
Cookies Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your device (computer or mobile device) by your web browser. They help websites recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
Types of Cookies We Use
• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings preferences. For more information on how to manage cookies, visit All About Cookies.
Opt-Out Links: You can opt out of certain cookies used for advertising purposes by visiting the following links:
• Network Advertising Initiative
• Digital Advertising Alliance
Consent to Use Cookies
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy.
Your Rights
If you are a European resident, you have certain rights under the GDPR regarding your personal data:
The Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge a small fee for this service if the request is unfounded or excessive.
The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
The Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
The Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization or directly to you, under certain conditions.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at [your email address] with your specific request. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond to your request within one month.
Rights to Withdraw Consent
If we are processing your personal data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. To withdraw your consent:
• Email Us: Send us a request, stating that you wish to withdraw your consent.
• Unsubscribe: For marketing communications, you can opt out by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the emails we send you.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Age Limitations
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 years of age. If you are under 18, please do not provide any personal information on our website.
• Parental Involvement: We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children’s online activities.
• Removal of Data: If you believe that we have collected personal information from someone under 18, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
• Encryption: Data transmitted over the internet is encrypted using SSL/TLS technology.
• Access Controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
• Regular Security Assessments: We regularly review and update our security practices.
However, please note that data transmission over the internet is inherently insecure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of any data transmitted to or from our website.
Links to External Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
Contact Us
For more information about our privacy practices please contact us using the contact form included below, or by mail using the following address:
Elope Portugal - Data Controller
Whitfield South
Butlerstown
Co.Waterford
Ireland