Privacy statement

Last updated: 1 September 2025

The Wedding Show at the RDS (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates www.wed.ie (the “Site”) and organises The Wedding Show (the “Event”). The Wedding Show is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal information when you visit our website, register for the Event, or attend the Event.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018 (Ireland).

We are the data controller of your personal information in connection with The Wedding Show. We may engage third parties, including our appointed event organiser, to act as data processors and assist us in delivering the Event.

 

  1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

  • Name, email address, phone number, postal address
  • Payment details (if applicable, e.g. ticket purchases)
  • Registration details for the Event
  • Enquiries submitted via our contact forms

Information collected automatically

  • IP address, browser type and version, device information
  • Pages you visit, time and date of visits, time spent on pages
  • Cookie data (see Section 4 below)

Information from third parties

  • Ticketing platforms (if you purchase tickets via a third-party service)
  • Exhibitors you interact with during the Event (if you choose to share details with them)

 

  1. How We Use Your Information

We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis under GDPR, including:

  • To provide services and run the Event (contractual necessity)
  • To send you essential Event communications (legitimate interest/contract)
  • To send marketing communications (consent – you can withdraw at any time)
  • To improve our website and services (legitimate interest)
  • To comply with legal obligations (legal requirement)

 

  1. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Event organiser: our appointed organiser, [EventHaus Ltd], processes personal data strictly on our behalf and in accordance with our instructions. They are not permitted to use this information for their own purposes.
  • Service providers (e.g. ticketing companies, payment processors, website hosts)
  • Analytics and marketing partners (see cookies section)
  • Regulatory bodies or law enforcement if legally required

We do not sell your personal data.

 

  1. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies. These may include:

  • Essential cookies – required for site functionality
  • Performance cookies – help us improve user experience
  • Functional cookies – remember your preferences
  • Marketing cookies – used for advertising and remarketing

On your first visit, you will be asked to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time in your browser settings or via our cookie banner.

We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics and Meta Pixel. For details, see their respective privacy policies.

 

  1. Data Retention
  • Event registration data: kept for up to 3 years after the Event
  • Marketing data: retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
  • Analytics data: typically kept for 14 months (per Google’s settings)
  • Financial/payment records: retained for at least 6 years to comply with legal obligations

 

  1. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or update
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing (including marketing)
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland: www.dataprotection.ie.

 

  1. Event Photography & Videography

Please note that photography and video recording take place during The Wedding Show at the RDS.

Images and recordings may be used for event promotion, publicity, press coverage, and social media. This processing is carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest in promoting the Event.

 

  1. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email (where possible) or through a prominent notice on our website.

 

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

The Wedding Show at the RDS
Email: info@wed.ie
Broomfield Business Park, 3A, Malahide, Co. Dublin, K36 RF83