At As Unique As You Celebrancy, I understand that the information you share with me is personal, meaningful, and often deeply emotional. Whether you are planning a wedding, welcoming a child into the world, renewing vows, or saying goodbye to a loved one, trust and confidentiality are incredibly important to me.

This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, why I collect it, how it is used, and your rights regarding your personal information in line with UK GDPR and data protection legislation.

Who I Am

As Unique As You Celebrancy is operated by:

Lesley Shipley
As Unique As You Celebrancy  
Website: www.asuniqueasyou.co.uk  
Email: lesley@asuniqueasyou.co.uk  

I am the data controller responsible for the personal information you provide through this website and during our work together.

The Information I May Collect

Depending on the service you enquire about or book, I may collect information such as:

- Your name and contact details
- Email address and telephone number
- Ceremony dates and venue details
- Information about your relationship, family, loved ones, or personal story
- Details shared within questionnaires or planning meetings
- Names of children, guideparents, witnesses, or family members
- Music, readings, vows, memories, and personal preferences
- Payment and invoicing information
- Website usage information through cookies or analytics

For funeral and memorial services, some information shared may be sensitive or emotional in nature. Any information you provide is treated with care, respect, and confidentiality.

How I Collect Your Information

I may collect your information when you:

- Complete an enquiry form
- Contact me by email, telephone, or social media
- Book a ceremony or consultation
- Complete planning questionnaires
- Attend discovery calls or meetings
- Subscribe to updates or marketing communications
- Visit my website

Why I Collect Your Information

I collect and use your information to:

- Respond to enquiries
- Plan and deliver personalised ceremonies
- Communicate with you throughout the planning process
- Prepare scripts, vows, readings, and ceremony materials
- Process payments and maintain financial records
- Improve my services and website
- Meet legal, tax, or insurance obligations

I only collect information that is relevant and necessary for the services I provide.

Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

Under UK GDPR, the lawful bases I rely on may include:

- Contract, to provide the services you have requested
- Legitimate interests, to communicate effectively and run my business professionally
- Consent, where you have chosen to subscribe to marketing communications or provided optional information
- Legal obligation, for tax, accounting, or legal requirements

How Your Information Is Stored

I take reasonable steps to keep your information secure.

Your information may be stored securely through:
- password-protected devices
- encrypted cloud storage
- secure email systems
- protected business records

Only I, or trusted professionals directly involved in providing the agreed service where necessary, will have access to your information.

I will never sell your personal information to third parties.

 Sharing Information

Your information will only ever be shared when necessary, for example:
- with venues or suppliers where required for ceremony planning
- with accountants or professional advisers
- where required by law

I will always aim to keep sharing to the minimum necessary.

Photography, Testimonials & Social Media

From time to time, I may ask permission to:
- share photographs from ceremonies
- use testimonials or kind words
- share parts of your story on social media or my website

I will always seek permission before sharing identifiable personal details wherever possible.

You are under no obligation to agree.

How Long Can I Keep Information

I only keep personal information for as long as necessary.

Typically:
- Enquiry information may be retained for administrative purposes
- Client records and contracts may be retained for legal, insurance, and tax purposes
- Ceremony questionnaires and scripts may be securely retained for a limited period following the ceremony

Where information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or destroyed.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights including:

- the right to access your information
- the right to request corrections
- the right to request deletion of your information where appropriate
- the right to object to certain uses of your information
- the right to withdraw consent at any time

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details abov

 Cookies & Website Analytics

My website may use cookies or analytics tools to help improve website performance and understand visitor activity.

You can usually control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

If I introduce additional analytics or marketing tools in future, this policy will be updated accordingly

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may occasionally be updated to reflect changes in services, legislation, or website functionality.

The most recent version will always be available on my website

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Lesley Shipley

As Unique As You Celebrancy  
Website: www.asuniqueasyou.co.uk  
Email: lesley@asuniqueasyou.co.uk  

Updated May 2026.