Last Updated: March 27, 2026
1. Introduction Welcome to Louisiana Weddings Magazine ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we look after your personal data when you visit our website (regardless of where you visit it from) and tells you about your privacy rights.
2. Information We Collect We may collect, use, store, and transfer different kinds of personal data about you which we have grouped together as follows:
Identity Data: First name, last name, username, or similar identifier (for Brides, Grooms, and Vendors).
Contact Data: Billing address, email address, and telephone/mobile number.
Transaction Data: Details about payments to and from you and other details of products (such as Directory Listings or Magazine Ads) you have purchased from us.
User Content: Photos, wedding stories, and vendor reviews submitted through our forms.
3. How We Use Your Data We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we will use your personal data in the following circumstances:
To Run the Directory: To display your Vendor Profile to the public (if you are a business).
To Publish Content: To feature your wedding story or photos in our digital magazine or social media.
To Process Payments: To manage your directory subscriptions or ad placements.
Communication & SMS: To send you updates, lead notifications, or requested materials (like our Bridal Checklist) via email or text message, provided you have opted in.
4. Sharing of Data
Public Visibility: If you are a Vendor, the business information you intentionally provide for public display (Address, Phone, Website) will be visible on the directory.
Real Weddings: If you submit a wedding feature, the names of the couple and the vendors involved will be published publicly.
Strict SMS Data Protection: We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties. Crucially, mobile information and SMS opt-in consent will not be shared with any third parties, affiliates, or partners for marketing or promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
5. SMS and Text Messaging Policy By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive text messages from Louisiana Weddings Magazine. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. You may opt-out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. For help, reply HELP.
6. Image & Copyright Policy When you submit photos to Louisiana-Weddings.com, you acknowledge that you have the permission of the photographer and the subjects in the photos to share them. We are not responsible for copyright disputes arising from user-submitted content.
7. Third-Party Links This website includes links to third-party websites (such as Vendor websites). Clicking on those links may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements.
8. Contact Us If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at: Email: [email protected]