1. Who I Am

I am a civil funeral celebrant based in Beverley, serving North and East Yorkshire. I provide bespoke funeral, memorial, and commemorative ceremonies. You can contact me at:

Ian Campbell Smith
Email: iancsmithcelebrant@icloud.com
Phone: 07584 081928
Website: www.iancsmithcelebrant.co.uk

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2. What Information I Collect

I may collect and process the following personal data:

• Your name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Address (if relevant to service delivery)

• Details relating to your enquiry (e.g. information about a loved one)

• Any other information you voluntarily provide

I collect this data when you:

• Fill out the contact form on my website

• Contact me by email, phone, or message

• Work with me to plan a ceremony

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3. How I Use Your Information

Your personal data is used to:

• Respond to your enquiry

• Arrange meetings and provide my services

• Create and deliver personalised funeral or memorial ceremonies

• Keep in touch during the planning process

• Maintain internal records and comply with legal obligations

I will never sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

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4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, the lawful bases I rely on for processing your data are:

• Your consent – when you submit an enquiry or contact form

• Performance of a contract – to provide services you have requested

• Legal obligation – to comply with HMRC or insurance requirements

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5. How Your Information Is Stored

Your personal data is stored securely on password-protected devices and email accounts. I only keep your information for as long as is necessary for the purpose it was collected.

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If you have worked with me, I may retain ceremony notes or documents securely for up to 12 months unless required longer for legal or insurance reasons.

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6. Cookies and Website Data

This website may use basic cookies to help improve your browsing experience. These do not collect personal data unless you choose to submit it via a form.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

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7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data I hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data (where appropriate)

• Object to or restrict how I use your data

• Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact me at iancsmithcelebrant@icloud.com.

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8. Third Parties

Your information may be shared with your chosen funeral director if necessary for planning and coordinating your ceremony, but only with your permission.

I may use trusted tools to manage my website or communication (e.g., contact forms, email hosting), all of which are compliant with data protection regulations.

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9. Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated occasionally. The most recent version will always be available on my website.

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10. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact me directly:

Email: iancsmithcelebrant@icloud.com
Phone: 07584 081928

 

If you are unhappy with how your data is handled, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
www.ico.org.uk