Privacy Policy

01 — Who We Are

Golden Celebrations LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is a luxury wedding cinematography and event planning company based in Charleston, South Carolina. Our website is located at goldencelebrations.com.

This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website, inquiry forms, and any communications you initiate with us. It does not apply to the practices of third-party websites or vendors that may be linked from our site.

02 — Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you fill out a contact or inquiry form, subscribe to our email newsletter, or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Event date and location
• Any additional information you voluntarily include in a message or form

You are under no obligation to provide this information. Choosing not to provide it may limit our ability to respond to your inquiry or provide services to you.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain data is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including:

This automatically collected data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

03 — How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries: When you contact us through a form or email, we use your information to reply and provide you with details about our services.
• To communicate about your booking: If you become a client, we use your information to coordinate event details, share deliverables, and provide ongoing service-related communications.
• To send marketing communications: If you subscribe to our email list or opt in at the time of inquiry, we may send you newsletters, updates, and promotional content. You may unsubscribe at any time.
• To improve our website: Analytics data helps us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve content, navigation, and user experience.
• To fulfill legal and contractual obligations: We retain records as required by law or in connection with any agreements we have entered into with you.

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.

04 — Cookies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to support site functionality and gather analytics data. The types of cookies we use include:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the website to operate. These cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
• Analytics cookies: Used to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site (via Google Analytics). This data does not identify you personally.
• Functionality cookies: Used to remember your preferences and improve your experience during a session.

By continuing to browse our website, you consent to the use of these cookies. You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time; however, doing so may affect your experience on our site. For more information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

05 — Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business. These providers are given access only to the information necessary to perform their specific function, and they are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information. These providers may include:

• Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Email marketing platforms
• Website hosting and content delivery services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Golden Celebrations LLC, our clients, or the public.

Business Transfers

In the event that Golden Celebrations LLC is sold, merged, or otherwise transferred, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

06 — Client Media & Portfolio Use

As described in our Terms of Service, Golden Celebrations LLC may use footage, photographs, and edited deliverables from client engagements for portfolio, marketing, website, and social media purposes. This use may include referencing client names and event details alongside the media.

If you do not wish for your media to be used for marketing purposes, you may submit a written opt-out request at any time. Opt-out requests received before your event date or within 30 days following delivery of your final materials will be honored in full. Requests received after this window will be honored on a prospective basis.

To submit an opt-out request, contact us at goldencelebrations.com/inquire.

07 — Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, maintain our business records, and comply with applicable legal and contractual obligations. The general retention periods we observe are:

• Inquiry and contact form data: Retained for up to 2 years following last contact, unless a booking is made.
• Client records and communications: Retained for a minimum of 7 years following the completion of services, consistent with standard business record-keeping requirements.
• Email marketing list: Retained until you unsubscribe or request removal.
• Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics' data retention settings, typically 26 months on an aggregated basis.

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time. See Section 8 for your rights.

08 — Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information we hold about you.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information. We will honor deletion requests unless retention is required by law or necessary to fulfill an existing contractual obligation.
• Opt-out of marketing: You may unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly. Opting out of marketing does not affect service-related communications.
• Media opt-out: As described in Section 6, you may opt out of the use of your media for marketing purposes by submitting a written request.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11. We will respond to all requests within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

09 — Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, video hosting services, and vendor partner websites. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we do not accept any responsibility or liability for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

10 — Children's Privacy

Our website and services are intended for adults and are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11 — Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable law. When we update this policy, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

For material changes that affect how we handle existing client data, we will provide notice via email or through a prominent announcement on our website prior to the change taking effect.

12 — Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us directly:

Golden Celebrations LLC
Charleston, South Carolina
goldencelebrations.com/inquire

We are committed to working with you to resolve any privacy concerns promptly and transparently.