Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 24, 2026

1. Data Controller

This Privacy Policy explains how WeddingPeer.com ("WeddingPeer", the "Platform", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects personal information.

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data is:

WeddingPeer processes personal data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection ("FADP"), the European Union General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") where applicable, and other applicable data protection laws.

For questions about privacy or personal data, users may contact us using the details provided in this Privacy Policy.

2. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data processed through WeddingPeer.com and its associated features and services.

WeddingPeer is an international online classifieds platform dedicated to wedding-related products and items.

Users may browse listings, create accounts, publish advertisements, and communicate with other users.

WeddingPeer does not process payments between users, provide escrow services, or become a party to transactions concluded between users.

3. Personal Data We Collect

3.1 Account and Registration Information

When users register an account, we may collect and process information necessary to create and manage that account.

Such information may include:

• Name or display name.
• Email address.
• Account identifier.
• Authentication and security information.
• Telephone number, if requested or voluntarily provided.
• Country, city, or location, if requested or provided.
• Language preferences and profile settings.
• Information relating to account status and administration.

Passwords are handled through the authentication systems used by the Platform. Passwords are not intended to be publicly accessible or disclosed to other users.

3.2 Listing and Advertisement Data

When users publish advertisements, we may process:

• Listing titles and descriptions.
• Uploaded photographs and images.
• Product categories and characteristics.
• Prices and currencies.
• Locations specified in listings.
• Contact information made public by users.
• Publication and modification dates.
• Listing status and identifiers.

Users should avoid including sensitive personal information or unnecessary personal details in public advertisements.

Photographs may contain identifiable individuals or information concerning their private lives.

Users are responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary rights and permissions before uploading such content.

3.3 Communications Between Users

Where users communicate through the Platform's messaging features, we may process:

• Message content.
• Identifiers of message participants.
• Dates and times of communications.
• Information about listings associated with messages.
• Attachments or information voluntarily shared by users.

This information is used to enable communications, operate the service, and, where necessary and justified, address security concerns, abuse reports, or disputes.

Private messages are not intended for general public access.

They may be accessible to the relevant participants and, where necessary, to authorized personnel responsible for operating or securing the Platform.

3.4 Technical and Usage Data

When users visit WeddingPeer, technical systems may automatically collect information necessary for the operation, security, and maintenance of the service.

Such information may include:

• IP address.
• Date and time of access.
• Browser type and version.
• Operating system and device type.
• Requested pages and URLs.
• Technical request information.
• Error reports and diagnostic data.
• Information about unauthorized access attempts.
• Session identifiers and authentication-related data.

This information may be used to maintain service stability, prevent unauthorized access, diagnose technical problems, and protect the Platform.

3.5 Support Requests and Contact Information

When users contact WeddingPeer, we may process their name, email address, message content, and any additional information necessary to respond to their requests.

4. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing

WeddingPeer processes personal data for specified, legitimate, and proportionate purposes.

Where the GDPR applies, processing is based on one or more of the following legal grounds.

4.1 Performance of a Contract

Under Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, we may process personal data where necessary to perform our agreement with users, including to:

• Create and manage accounts.
• Enable the publication of listings.
• Provide search functionality.
• Enable communication between users.
• Manage requested account settings and Platform features.
• Provide support relating to Platform use.

4.2 Legitimate Interests

Under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, we may process personal data where necessary for legitimate interests, provided that these interests are not overridden by the rights and freedoms of affected individuals.

Such interests may include:

• Platform security and protection.
• Prevention of fraud, spam, and abuse.
• Detection and resolution of technical problems.
• Content moderation and management of user reports.
• Establishment, exercise, and defense of legal claims.
• Improvement of Platform functionality and reliability.

4.3 Legal Obligations

Under Article 6(1)(c) GDPR, where applicable, we may process personal data to comply with legal obligations, binding requests from authorities, and applicable regulations.

4.4 Consent

Where required by applicable law, processing may be based on consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

This may include marketing communications, non-essential analytics cookies, or other tracking technologies requiring consent.

Users may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

5. Technical Infrastructure: Bolt Cloud and Bolt Database

WeddingPeer uses technology services provided through the Bolt platform to operate its application.

Its infrastructure includes Bolt Cloud and Bolt Database, which support application functionality and data management.

Depending on the features and services enabled, this infrastructure may support:

• Storage of account information.
• User authentication.
• Storage of listings.
• Management of communications.
• Storage of photographs and files.
• Execution of server-side functions.
• Technical maintenance and security.
• Data backup and recovery.

Infrastructure providers may process personal data on behalf of WeddingPeer to the extent necessary to provide their services, subject to applicable data protection requirements and contractual safeguards.

Personal data may be processed in countries where technical service providers and their subprocessors operate.

The actual storage location and any international data transfers depend on the specific configuration of the infrastructure used.

Further information about international data transfers is provided in Section 11.

6. Public Visibility of Listings

Listings published on WeddingPeer are intended to be accessible to other users and, where applicable, the public.

Public information may include:

• Seller display name.
• Product descriptions.
• Published photographs.
• Prices and product characteristics.
• Specified location.
• Other information users voluntarily make public.

Public listings may be indexed by search engines such as Google or Bing.

Consequently, some published information may remain temporarily visible in search engine results even after it has been removed from the Platform.

WeddingPeer does not directly control copies independently stored or retained by third parties.

Users should therefore publish only information they are comfortable making publicly accessible.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

WeddingPeer may use cookies, local storage technologies, and technically equivalent tools to support Platform functionality.

7.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These technologies may be necessary to:

• Manage user sessions.
• Maintain authentication.
• Protect user accounts.
• Prevent abusive activity.
• Store technical preferences.
• Provide essential Platform functionality.

Strictly necessary cookies may be used without prior consent where permitted by applicable law.

7.2 Analytics and Marketing Cookies

If WeddingPeer uses non-essential analytics or advertising technologies, users will be provided with the legally required information.

Where required by law, users must be able to accept or reject such technologies before they are activated.

Any non-essential tools actually used, their purposes, providers, and storage durations must be described in the Platform's cookie information.

7.3 Managing Cookies

Users may manage or delete cookies through their browser settings.

Where cookies requiring consent are used, an appropriate mechanism must be available to modify or withdraw that consent.

Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of certain Platform features.

8. Email Communications and Notifications

WeddingPeer may use users' email addresses to send communications necessary for operating the service.

Such communications may include:

• Registration confirmations.
• Email verification messages.
• Password reset emails.
• Security notifications.
• Account-related notifications.
• Listing and message notifications, where such functionality is enabled.
• Important service or policy updates.

Email delivery may be handled by external email service providers that process information necessary to deliver such communications.

Marketing communications, if any, will be sent in accordance with applicable consent and opt-out requirements.

Users may opt out of promotional communications through the methods provided in those messages or by contacting WeddingPeer.

9. Sharing Personal Data with Third Parties

WeddingPeer does not disclose users' personal information indiscriminately to third parties.

Personal data may be shared where necessary and lawful with the following categories of recipients:

• Cloud infrastructure, hosting, and database providers.
• Authentication and technical infrastructure providers.
• Image and file storage providers.
• Email and communications service providers.
• Information security providers.
• Other users, to the extent information is made public or voluntarily shared.
• Public authorities and courts where required by applicable law.
• Authorized professional advisers, where necessary for legal compliance or protection of rights.

Where service providers process personal data on behalf of WeddingPeer, such processing is subject to applicable data protection requirements and appropriate agreements.

WeddingPeer does not process banking information or payment card details as part of independent transactions between users.

10. Data Retention and Deletion

WeddingPeer retains personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, taking into account legal obligations, security requirements, and the protection of rights.

10.1 Account Information

Account information is generally retained for the duration of an active user account.

Following account closure, personal data is deleted or anonymized when no longer necessary, unless legal obligations or legitimate grounds require further retention.

10.2 Listings and Photographs

Listings and associated content are retained while they remain published or are necessary for account and Platform management.

After removal, technical copies or backups may remain temporarily, subject to the relevant retention and backup cycles.

10.3 Messages

Messages may be retained to enable users to access their conversations and to maintain service functionality.

Closing an account does not necessarily result in the immediate deletion of all copies of messages contained in conversations accessible to other users.

Deletion requests will be assessed in accordance with applicable law and the rights of individuals involved.

10.4 Technical and Security Data

Technical data and security logs are retained for limited periods, determined by operational requirements, abuse prevention, service configuration, and applicable legal obligations.

Data necessary for the management of disputes or the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims may be retained for as long as justified by the circumstances and applicable law.

11. International Data Transfers

WeddingPeer serves an international user base and relies on external technology providers.

Consequently, certain personal data may be processed or accessed in countries other than the user's country of residence, including countries outside Switzerland and the European Economic Area.

Such transfers must comply with applicable data protection laws.

Where required, WeddingPeer must ensure appropriate safeguards for international transfers of personal data.

These safeguards may include:

• Adequacy decisions recognized by competent authorities.
• Approved Standard Contractual Clauses.
• Additional protective measures where necessary.
• Other legally permitted transfer mechanisms.

Information concerning recipients, relevant countries, and safeguards actually implemented may be requested using the contact details in this Privacy Policy.

12. Security of Personal Data

WeddingPeer adopts appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, disclosure, and unlawful processing.

Depending on the actual technical configuration, these measures may include:

• HTTPS connections and encryption of data during transmission.
• Authentication and session management mechanisms.
• Access controls for systems and databases.
• Restrictions on administrative privileges.
• Measures against unauthorized access and abuse.
• Security monitoring and maintenance tools.
• Backup and recovery mechanisms, where available.

However, no information system can guarantee absolute security.

WeddingPeer therefore cannot guarantee that security incidents will never occur, but remains responsible for implementing the safeguards required by applicable law.

13. Your Data Protection Rights

Users may exercise the rights granted to them by applicable data protection legislation.

Where the GDPR applies, these rights may include:

• Right of access: Request information about personal data being processed.
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of personal data where legally applicable.
• Right to restriction: Request restriction of certain processing activities.
• Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests where permitted by law.
• Right to data portability: Receive certain personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw previously granted consent at any time.
• Right to lodge a complaint: Submit a complaint to a competent supervisory authority.

Individuals may also exercise the rights available under Swiss data protection legislation, subject to the applicable conditions and limitations.

Requests may be submitted using the email address provided in Section 19.

WeddingPeer may request information reasonably necessary to verify the identity of the person submitting a request and prevent unauthorized disclosure of personal data.

Requests will be handled within the time limits required by applicable law.

14. Children and Minors

WeddingPeer is not intended for active use by individuals under the age of 18.

Account registration, publication of listings, and access to registered-user features are intended for adults who meet the eligibility requirements set out in the Terms of Service.

WeddingPeer does not knowingly seek to collect personal data from minors through unauthorized user accounts.

If WeddingPeer becomes aware of unlawful processing involving a minor, it will take appropriate action in accordance with applicable law.

15. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Platform may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties.

Such third parties may have their own privacy policies and terms of service.

WeddingPeer does not determine the purposes and means of personal data processing independently carried out by those third parties.

Users are encouraged to review the relevant privacy policies before providing personal information to external services.

16. Payments and Financial Information

WeddingPeer operates exclusively as a classifieds platform and does not process payments or deposits relating to transactions between users.

WeddingPeer does not require users to provide credit card details or banking information in order to conclude purchases, sales, or rentals with other users.

Any payment information shared directly between users outside the Platform is handled by the parties and service providers involved, in accordance with applicable law.

Users are advised not to include full payment card numbers or sensitive financial credentials in Platform messages.

17. Supervisory Authorities

In Switzerland, the competent federal data protection authority is:

Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
Switzerland
Website: www.edoeb.admin.ch

Individuals whose data is subject to the GDPR may also lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.

Exercising this right does not necessarily require contacting WeddingPeer beforehand.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

WeddingPeer may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in its operations, technology providers, data processing activities, or applicable legislation.

The date of the latest update will be displayed at the beginning of this document.

Where required by law, users will be informed of significant changes through appropriate means.

Any new processing activities requiring consent will only be activated after valid consent has been obtained.

19. Privacy Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy, personal data processing, or requests to exercise data protection rights, please contact:

Requests will be reviewed in accordance with applicable data protection laws and appropriate identity verification requirements.