Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2025
Who we are
This website is operated by Gemé Artistry, an independent bridal and editorial makeup studio. References to "we," "us," or "our" in this policy refer to that studio.
You can contact us at: hello@gemeartistry.com
What information we collect
Contact and booking information: when you complete a booking request or contact form, we collect your name, email address, phone number, preferred date, and the details you share in your message.
Email subscription: if you subscribe to beauty notes, we collect your email address only.
Consent preferences: we store your cookie and privacy preferences locally in your browser using localStorage. This data does not leave your device unless you complete a form.
Usage data: if you consent to analytics cookies, we may collect anonymized data about how visitors use this website (pages visited, time on page, general location). We do not collect data that identifies you personally through analytics.
We do not collect payment information. No transactions are processed through this website.
How we use your information
Booking responses: to read and respond to your booking or inquiry request, and confirm your appointment.
Beauty notes: to send occasional updates on availability, seasonal offerings, and beauty tips. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Website improvement: to understand how visitors use the site and improve the experience.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Legal basis for processing (UK & EU visitors)
Legitimate interests: processing your inquiry and responding to questions you have chosen to send us.
Consent: analytics cookies and email subscription, which you can withdraw at any time.
Contractual necessity: where processing is required to enter into or perform an engagement.
Data retention
Inquiry and form data: retained for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to and manage the inquiry, and no longer than two years unless an ongoing engagement relationship exists.
Email subscriptions: retained until you unsubscribe.
Analytics data: anonymized and aggregated; individual sessions are not retained beyond 26 months.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to: access the personal data we hold about you; request correction of inaccurate data; request deletion of your data; object to or restrict certain processing; and withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@gemeartistry.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Third-party services
This website may use third-party services including hosting (Vercel), analytics, and email infrastructure. These providers process data only on our behalf and are bound by appropriate data-processing agreements.
We do not embed third-party advertising or tracking pixels.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. Data transmitted through this website is encrypted in transit using TLS.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date of the most recent update appears at the top of this page. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For questions about this policy or your personal data, contact us at hello@gemeartistry.com.