Effective Date: 1 November 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to www.lifecelebrant.wales (“the Website”), operated by James Daniel, an independent Funeral Celebrant certified by the Academy of Professional Celebrants.
This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Data Controller
The Data Controller responsible for your personal data is:
James Daniel
Funeral Celebrant
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0845 643 6261
3. Information Collected
This website does not collect personal data through online forms, cookies, or analytics tools.
However, when you contact James directly by phone or email, you may choose to provide personal information, such as:
- Your name and contact details
- Details relevant to your enquiry or ceremony (for example, information about a funeral or family member)
Only the information you choose to share is collected.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, the lawful bases relied upon for processing personal data are:
- Legitimate Interests: To respond to your enquiry and provide celebrant services you have requested.
- Contract: Where you engage James Daniel’s services, data is processed as necessary to deliver those services.
- Legal Obligation: To maintain records as required for tax, accounting, or regulatory purposes.
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information (e.g. by email or phone), you consent to its use for communication and service delivery.
5. How Your Information Is Used
Your information is used solely to:
- Respond to your enquiry
- Arrange and conduct celebrant services
- Communicate regarding the ceremony or follow-up matters
- Maintain records for administrative or legal compliance
Your personal data will not be shared with third parties for marketing or other unrelated purposes.
6. Data Storage and Security
All personal information is stored securely using password-protected and encrypted systems where possible.
James Daniel takes reasonable precautions to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure.
7. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary:
- To respond to your enquiry or provide a service
- To comply with legal and tax obligations
- To maintain professional records for a reasonable period following the service (typically up to 7 years)
After this period, data will be securely deleted or destroyed.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information held about you
- Request correction of any inaccurate information
- Request erasure of your personal data (“the right to be forgotten”)
- Object to processing or request restrictions on processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled
You can contact the ICO at www.ico.org.uk.
9. Cookies and Analytics
This website does not use cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising. Minimal technical information may be collected automatically by the hosting provider (such as IP address or browser type) for security and performance reasons only.
10. External Links
The website may contain links to external sites or email addresses. This Privacy Policy applies only to www.lifecelebrant.wales. James Daniel is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
11. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or website practices. The latest version will always be available on this page.
12. Contact Information
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
James Daniel
Funeral Celebrant
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0845 643 6261