Privacy Policy

At SPARKS Mariages, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in compliance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website ("Site") or engage our services.

1. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information from you when you:

  • Contact us through our website or social media
  • Request information about our services
  • Sign a contract with us for wedding or event planning services
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or other communications

The types of personal information we collect may include:

  • Your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details
  • Event-related details such as wedding dates, venues, and guest information
  • Payment information
  • Any other details necessary to provide you with our services

2. Use of Personal Information

SPARKS Mariages collects and uses your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you about our services and respond to inquiries
  • To provide you with wedding and event planning services
  • To manage your account and process payments
  • To send you newsletters or marketing communications, if you’ve opted-in
  • To improve our website and services based on user behavior and feedback

We will only use your personal information for the purposes outlined in this policy, or for any additional purposes to which you have consented.

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

SPARKS Mariages does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties, such as:

  • Vendors and service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., venues, caterers, florists, photographers, etc.)
  • Payment processors to facilitate transactions
  • IT service providers for website hosting and maintenance

These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and must use your information solely to provide the services for which they were contracted.

We may also disclose your personal information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal processes or to protect our rights.

4. Consent

By using our website or engaging our services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email], though this may affect our ability to provide you with services.

5. Retention of Personal Information

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once your information is no longer required, we will securely destroy or anonymize it.

6. Security of Personal Information

We are committed to protecting your personal information and take appropriate security measures to safeguard it. This includes using secure servers, encryption, and restricted access to your data. However, please note that no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Access to and Correction of Personal Information

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, subject to certain legal exceptions. If any information is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request corrections. To access or update your personal information, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

8. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that allow us to track website activity and preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to use certain features on our Site.

We may also use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to gather data about your use of our Site, which helps us improve the user experience. This data is collected in an aggregated, anonymized form and does not personally identify you.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. SPARKS Mariages is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Marketing Communications

If you opt-in to receive marketing communications from us, we may send you information about our services, promotions, and news. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email or by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email].

11. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website, and your continued use of our Site and services constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

SPARKS Mariages
Stacey Moran, owner
info@sparksmariages.com
418.390.2468