Privacy Policy

1. Commitment to Data Protection

Chapters of You – Josephine Bernard ("I", "me", "my") is committed to ensuring the security and protection of the personal information that I process. I comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679, as well as national data protection laws applicable in Spain (RGPD - Reglamento General de Protección de Datos) and Germany (DSGVO - Datenschutz-Grundverordnung).

If you have any questions after reading this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:
📩 Email: josephine@chaptersofyou.eu
💻 Website: www.chaptersofyou.eu

2. Information I Collect

I may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Your name(s)

  • Your email address

  • Your telephone number (if voluntarily provided)

  • Details of your ceremony (such as venue and preferences)

  • Identifiable photographs (if you choose to share them)

I do not actively collect sensitive data such as sexuality or race, but certain ceremony requests may indirectly disclose this information (e.g., requesting a same-sex wedding). You may choose to communicate such preferences in person rather than online.

3. How I Use Your Information

I use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you regarding your inquiry and ceremony planning

  • To deliver my celebrant services

  • To respond to customer service requests

  • To comply with any legal obligations

Your data will never be actively shared with third parties unless explicitly agreed upon. However, in some cases, I may need to share limited details with:

  • Ceremony venues or suppliers (only with your consent)

  • Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law

  • My accountant, for tax and financial compliance

4. How I Store & Protect Your Data

I take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data:

  • Electronic files are stored securely and password-protected.

  • Paper documents (if any) are stored safely and shredded after use.

  • Emails related to your ceremony are deleted after the event, unless otherwise required for legal compliance.

I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. While I take reasonable measures to protect your data, please be aware that internet communication (such as emails) is not 100% secure.

5. Website Analytics & Cookies

I use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. This helps me improve my services and website performance. Google Analytics may collect:

  • IP addresses (anonymized)

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

My website does not use cookies, so no data is stored on your browser. However, if you interact with embedded Instagram content (@chapters.of.you), Instagram’s own privacy policy and cookie settings apply.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR, RGPD, and DSGVO

As a visitor to my website, you have the right to:

  • Access your data (receive a copy of what I store)

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")

  • Restrict or object to data processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email me at josephine@chaptersofyou.eu. I will process your request within 30 days, as required by GDPR.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this policy periodically. Please check back for any updates. The latest version will always be posted on my website.