Privacy Policy for The Timeless Wedding Collective

Last Updated: July 30, 2025

TC Events LLC, doing business as The Timeless Wedding Collective (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operates www.thetimelessweddingcollective.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Site or our photography and videography services for weddings and events. By accessing our Site or submitting information to us, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site or services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information you voluntarily submit, including:

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you:

• Book photography or videography services via forms or third-party platforms (e.g., HoneyBook).

• Submit inquiries through contact forms or emails.

• Sign up for newsletters or promotional offers.

• Event-specific details, such as wedding dates, venues, guest lists, or special requests, provided during booking or consultation.

• Payment information (e.g., credit card details) processed securely through third-party payment providers (e.g., PayPal, Square). We do not store payment information directly.

• Photos or videos you provide or we capture as part of our services.

b. Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We collect data about your interactions with the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring URLs, via tools like Google Analytics.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., Wix analytics, Squarespace, social media pixels) to improve Site functionality, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can manage cookies through our cookie consent tool or browser settings.

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services, such as:

• Booking platforms (e.g., Pixieset, HoneyBook).

• Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Square).

• Social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Pinterest) when you interact with us.

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics, Squarespace, Wix).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Schedule, plan, and provide photography and videography services for your wedding or event.

• Process payments and issue invoices or contracts.

• Respond to inquiries and communicate about your event.

• Send promotional materials, such as newsletters or offers, with your consent (where required).

• Improve our Site and services through usage analysis.

• Showcase your photos or videos in our portfolio, on our Site, or on social media, only with your explicit written consent.

• Comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting or fraud prevention, under New Jersey law.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information as follows:

• Service Providers: With trusted vendors who assist with our operations, such as:

• Booking platforms (e.g., Pixieset, HoneyBook).

• Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Square).

• Cloud storage providers for photos/videos (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox, Pixieset).

• Portfolio Use: With your explicit written consent, we may share your wedding photos or videos in our portfolio, on our Site, or on social media for promotional purposes.

• Legal Compliance: To comply with laws, regulations, or legal requests (e.g., subpoenas or tax requirements under the NJDPA).

• Business Transfers: If we sell or transfer our business, your information may be included in the transaction.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure proper Site functionality (e.g., saving form inputs).

• Analyze Site performance and user behavior (e.g., via Google Analytics, Wix).

• Deliver personalized ads or social media content (e.g., Instagram, Pinterest pixels).

You can opt out of non-essential cookies via our cookie consent tool (if implemented) or your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. Strictly necessary cookies (e.g., for form submissions) do not require consent under the NJDPA.

5. Your Choices and Rights

Under the New Jersey Data Privacy Act (NJDPA), effective January 15, 2025, and other applicable laws, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information.

• Correction: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal exceptions (e.g., tax records).

• Opt-Out: Opt out of targeted advertising, data sales, or profiling (if applicable) via a universal opt-out mechanism (effective July 15, 2025).

• Revoke Consent: Revoke consent for data processing as easily as you provided it, with processing stopped within 15 days.

California Residents (CCPA): If you’re a California resident, you may:

• Request details about data sharing.

• Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information via a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link (note: we do not sell your data).

• Request deletion or correction of your data.

EU Residents (GDPR): If you’re in the EU, you have additional rights, such as data portability and the right to object to processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We will respond within legally required timeframes (e.g., 45 days for CCPA, 30 days for GDPR, 45 days for NJDPA). You may also designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable measures, such as SSL encryption for forms, secure servers, and password-protected storage, to protect your personal information, including event details and photos/videos. Per the NJDPA, we maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect data confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for:

• Providing services (e.g., until your wedding project is complete and deliverables are provided).

• Legal obligations (e.g., retaining invoices for tax purposes, typically 7 years in New Jersey).

• Business purposes (e.g., maintaining a client database or portfolio, with your consent for photos/videos).

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may link to third-party platforms (e.g., Instagram, PayPal, HoneyBook). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are outside the United States, your information may be processed in the U.S., including New Jersey. For EU clients, we use safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses to comply with GDPR for data transfers.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and services are not intended for individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. For clients aged 13–16, we obtain consent before processing data for targeted advertising, sales, or profiling, per the NJDPA and COPPA. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.

11. New Jersey-Specific Information

Under the New Jersey Data Privacy Act (NJDPA), effective January 15, 2025, we are committed to:

• Notifying you of data collection and sharing practices.

• Providing a mechanism to opt out of data sales or targeted advertising (effective July 15, 2025).

• Safeguarding your personal information, including financial data (e.g., payment details), which is considered sensitive under the NJDPA.

• Notifying you of any data breaches as required by New Jersey law.

The NJDPA is enforced by the New Jersey Attorney General, with a 30-day cure period for violations until July 15, 2026.

12. Use of Photos and Videos

We may request your permission to use your wedding photos or videos in our portfolio, on our Site, or on social media (e.g., Instagram, Pinterest) for promotional purposes. We will only use such content with your explicit written consent, typically obtained through a contract or photo release form. You may revoke this consent at any time by contacting us.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Site with a new “Last Updated” date.

14. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:

The Timeless Wedding Collective

[timelessweddingcollective@gmail.com]