Privacy Policy for The One Bride Guide

Effective Date: November 19, 2025
Last Updated: November 19, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to The One Bride Guide (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We operate the website www.theonebrideguide.com (the “Site”).

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains, in clear and simple language, what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and what rights you have.

By using our Site, you accept the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site or communicated directly where required by law.

2. Who We Are & Contact Information (Data Controller)

The One Bride Guide is the controller of your personal data.

Contact us at any time:
Email: info@theonebrideguide.com
Address: 418 Peoples Street, Suite 302, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Website: www.theonebrideguide.com

3. What Information We Collect

A. Information You Give Us Directly

• Name, email address, and phone number (e.g., contact forms, newsletter sign-up)
• Wedding-related details you choose to share (date, location, style preferences, etc.)
• Messages, comments, vendor inquiries, editorial submissions, or contest/survey responses

B. Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: pages you visit, time spent, clicks, and referring site
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
• Approximate location (derived from IP address)
• Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 8)

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health data, sexual orientation, precise geolocation, financial account numbers, or government ID numbers.

4. Why We Process Your Data (Legal Bases – GDPR)

We only process your data when we have a valid legal reason:

• Consent – for newsletters, non-essential cookies, and optional marketing
• Contract – to respond to your inquiries or provide services you request
• Legitimate interests – to improve the Site, prevent fraud, analyze usage, and show you relevant bridal content
• Legal obligation – when required by law

You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Deliver and improve the Site and its content
• Send newsletters and updates (only if you opt in)
• Respond to your messages and inquiries
• Personalize your experience
• Run analytics and understand what brides love most
• Keep the Site secure and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal requirements

We do not use automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects on you.

6. Who We Share Your Information With

We do not sell your personal data.

We only share data with trusted parties when necessary:

• Service providers (e.g., email platforms like Mailchimp/Flodesk, hosting, Google Analytics) who are contractually bound to protect your data
• Advertising and analytics partners via cookies/pixels (this may count as “sharing” under California law – see Section 10)
• Legal authorities if required by law
• A buyer or successor in the event of a merger or sale of our business

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use:

• Essential cookies (required for the Site to work)
• Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Functional cookies (remember preferences)
• Advertising cookies (show relevant ads on and off our Site)

You can control cookies in your browser settings or via these opt-out tools:

• Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Network Advertising Initiative: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices
• Digital Advertising Alliance: https://www.aboutads.info/choices

We currently do not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States or other countries outside the EEA/UK/Switzerland. When we transfer data from Europe, we use European Commission-approved Standard Contractual Clauses and additional safeguards to keep your data protected.

9. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep personal data only as long as needed:

• Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe
• Inquiry/contact forms: typically 12–24 months
• Analytics data: up to 26 months (or as set by the provider)
• Vendor relationships: for the duration of the relationship + a short period afterward

After that, we delete or anonymize it.

10. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal data we’ve collected about you
• Request deletion or correction
• Opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal data (this includes cross-context behavioral advertising via cookies)
• Limit use of sensitive personal data (we don’t collect any)
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

To opt out of cookie-based “sharing” for advertising: use the opt-out links in Section 7.

To submit any other CCPA request: email us at info@theonebrideguide.com

11. Your European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the right to:

• Access, rectify, or erase your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent
• Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority

12. How to Exercise Your Rights

Email us at info@theonebrideguide.com. We will respond within 30 days (or the timeframe required by law) and may ask for verification of your identity.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we discover we have, we will delete it immediately.

14. Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

15. Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to external websites (vendors, social media, etc.). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

16. Questions?

We’re happy to help. Contact us anytime: The One Bride Guide Email: info@theonebrideguide.com Website: www.theonebrideguide.com

Thank you for being part of The One Bride Guide community!