Privacy Policy

Event Connoisseur ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at eventconnoisseur.com (the "Platform") and use our services.

By using the Platform, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Platform.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when creating an account or using our services, including:

• Couple accounts: Names (both partners), email address, phone number, wedding date, wedding location, estimated budget, guest count, and aesthetic preferences
• Vendor accounts: Business name, contact name, email address, phone number, business category, location, service area, pricing information, portfolio images, website URL, Instagram handle, and biography
• Inquiries and messages: Contact information, wedding details, budget range, and message content exchanged between couples and vendors
• Vendor requests: Event type, event date, location, budget range, and descriptions of services needed
• Newsletter signups: Email address and signup source

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Platform, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or source
• Click patterns and interaction data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Platform and its features
• Create and manage your user account
• Facilitate communication between couples and vendors
• Display vendor listings in the directory
• Match couple requests with relevant vendors
• Send administrative notifications (account updates, security alerts)
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Between Couples and Vendors

When a couple sends an inquiry to a vendor or a vendor responds to a couple's request, relevant contact information and message content are shared between the parties to facilitate communication. Couple personal details are not visible to vendors until a communication thread is initiated.

3.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers that perform services on our behalf, including:

• Supabase: Database hosting and authentication
• Vercel: Website hosting and deployment
• Stripe: Payment processing for vendor subscriptions

These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide their services to us.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Platform. These include:

• Essential cookies: Required for authentication and basic Platform functionality
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Platform
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of the Platform.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL), secure authentication through Supabase, row-level security policies on our database, and regular security assessments.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you request account deletion, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Vendor listing information may be retained in anonymized form for directory and analytics purposes after account deletion.

8. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, including vendor websites, social media profiles, and portfolio links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Connecticut Privacy Rights

Under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), Connecticut residents have specific rights regarding their personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their data, as well as the right to opt out of the sale of personal data and targeted advertising. Event Connoisseur does not sell personal data. To exercise your rights under the CTDPA, please contact us using the information below.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at: