Privacy Policy for Waryhai

1. Introduction

Welcome to Waryhai's Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your personal information when you use our photo booth rental services for weddings, parties, and corporate events. This policy is effective as of 1st January 2024 and complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • Name and contact information
  • Event details and preferences
  • Payment information
  • Photographs and images taken in our photo booths
  • Communication records and preferences
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Providing and managing our photo booth rental services
  • Processing payments and maintaining accounts
  • Communicating about bookings and services
  • Improving our services and customer experience
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Marketing communications (with your consent)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on:

  • Contract performance
  • Legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests
  • Explicit consent (for marketing)

5. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure security of your personal data, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Regular security assessments
  • Staff training on data protection
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure data backup systems

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ('right to be forgotten')
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Rights related to automated decision-making

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Event photos are stored for 30 days unless otherwise agreed.

8. Third-Party Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • Payment processors
  • Cloud storage providers
  • IT service providers
  • Legal and regulatory authorities when required

All third parties are contractually bound to protect your data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Significant changes will be notified to you via email or through our website. Continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses essential cookies to ensure proper functionality. Additional cookies for analytics and marketing purposes are only used with your explicit consent. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.