Privacy Policy
I care about your privacy. This privacy policy gives an overview of how I use and protect any personal data you provide to me or I collect from you. By using this website, you are in agreement with the terms of this policy.
I reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time so would encourage you to review it frequently to ensure you are happy with any changes. Updates will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If I make material changes to this policy, I will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how I use it, and under what circumstances, if any, I use and / or disclose it.
Please read this policy carefully to understand more about the information we may collect, use and share.
What type of information do I collect?
I receive, collect and store any information you enter on the website, such as your name and email address via a contact form, or voluntarily provide to me in any other way, for example by calling, emailing or handing over a business card. I will store your contact details in our database to allow for continued business communication with Pip the celebrant. I may also receive information about you from social media platforms, for example when you interact with me on such platforms.
In addition, I collect the Internet protocol (IP) address used to connect your computer to the Internet. I may use software tools to measure and collect session information, page response times, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information, and methods used to browse away from the page. I may use this information to understand page visits on my website. This information may then be used to improve the Pip the celebrant website and user experience. Your personal information will be used for the specific reasons stated above only.
Why do I collect such information?
I collect such Non-personal and Personal Information for the following purposes:
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To provide and operate my services;
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To create aggregated statistical data and other aggregated and / or inferred non-personal information, which I may use to provide and improve my respective services;
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To be able to contact my visitors and users with general or personalised service-related notices and marketing messages;
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Notify you of changes and updates to my business or services;
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To invite you to my events;
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To comply with any applicable laws and regulations.
Where do I store information?
My company is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix.com provides me with the online platform that allows me to sell our products and services to you. Your data may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases and the general Wix.com applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall.
Your details are securely stored on my CRM system and email database, when I have a legitimate and relevant business reason to do so. By providing personal details during direct contact with me you are consenting to the use of those details for the purposes of identifying you as a unique user.
I will not sell your information to third parties or share your personal data for marketing purposes. There are certain circumstances where I may share your information with employees, contractors and third parties for the purposes of completing tasks on our behalf. When I use third-party service providers, I disclose only the personal information that is necessary to deliver the service.
How long do I retain information?
Pip the celebrant will not retain your personal information longer than necessary and review my retention periods for personal information on a regular basis. I will hold onto the personal information you provide on my systems for as long as is necessary to be able to provide our services to you or until you opt-out of receiving communications from us.
Use of Cookies
Like many other websites, my website uses cookies to allow me to personalise my service to you. A cookie is a text file stored by a browser on an individual’s computer system that holds information. It will allow a website to recognise when you visit and collect statistical data about your browsing actions and patterns but do not identify you as an individual.
It is possible to switch off cookies by setting your browser preferences. For more information on how to switch off cookies on your computer, visit my cookies policy. Turning cookies off may result in a loss of functionality when using my website.
By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information by Pip the celebrant in the manner set out above.
My website may, from time to time, contain links to other websites. If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that this privacy policy applies only to my website and these websites have their own privacy policies. I do not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies, please check these policies before you submit any personal data to these websites.
In addition, if you linked to my website from a third-party site, we cannot be responsible for the practices of the operators of that third party site and recommend that you check the privacy policy of that third party site.
How can you access, change or remove your information?
You have a choice about whether or not you wish to receive information from me. If you would like to: access, correct, amend or delete any personal information I have about you, you are invited to contact me at philippa.hurst@humanistceremonies.org.uk o
Last updated 06/01/2021
Cookie Policy
Like most online businesses we use cookies to provide a great experience for our visitors and customers. Make Things Happen believe in being clear and open about how we collect and use data while you are using this website.
By using and browsing the Make Things Happen website, you consent to cookies being used in accordance with our cookie policy. If you do not consent, you must turn off cookies or refrain from using the site.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required in order to enable you to move around the website and use its features. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously. For example, I use performance cookies to help us understand how customers arrive at my site, browse or use my site and highlight areas where I can improve areas such as navigation and marketing campaigns. The data stored by these cookies never shows personal details from which your individual identity can be established.
Social Media Cookies
These cookies allow you to share what you’ve been doing on the website on social media such as Facebook and Twitter. These cookies are not within my control. Please refer to the respective privacy policies for how their cookies work.
Controlling Cookies
Switching off cookies may restrict your use of the website or affect the way in which it operates. If you want to delete any cookies that are already on your computer, please refer to the help and support area on your internet browser for instructions on how to locate the file or directory that stores cookies.
To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit allaboutcookies.org
If you have any questions about this policy or your personal information, please contact me at philippa.hurst@humanistceremonies.org.uk