PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: May 29, 2026

New Orleans Weddings Magazine, Inc. (“NOW Weddings Magazine,” “NOW,” “NOW Bride,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our websites, attend our events, subscribe to our communications, create an account, purchase products or services, participate in promotions, or otherwise interact with us.

This Privacy Policy applies to all websites, publications, events, memberships, services, and digital properties owned or operated by New Orleans Weddings Magazine, Inc., including NOWWeddingsMagazine.com and related domains.

  1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Telephone number
• Wedding date
• Wedding role (bride, groom, partner, parent, planner, etc.)
• Company name
• Payment information
• Account login credentials
• Any information submitted through forms, surveys, registrations, contests, promotions, or communications with us

We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited
• Time spent on our website
• Date and time of access
• Cookie and tracking data

  1. HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION

Information may be collected when you:

• Visit our website
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Download guides, checklists, or other resources
• Complete contact forms
• Register for events
• Enter contests, giveaways, or door prize promotions
• Create a user account
• Purchase memberships, advertising, or other services
• Submit comments on articles or blog posts
• Respond to surveys
• Submit information through social media lead forms or advertising campaigns

  1. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use information we collect to:

• Provide products, services, memberships, and event registrations
• Process transactions and payments
• Manage user accounts
• Deliver newsletters and marketing communications
• Respond to inquiries and customer service requests
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Analyze trends and website usage
• Administer contests, promotions, and giveaways
• Promote upcoming events and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect the security and integrity of our business

  1. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS

If you subscribe to our email list, download resources, register for events, enter promotions, create an account, or otherwise provide your email address, we may send communications regarding:

• Newsletters
• Wedding planning content
• Event announcements
• Membership opportunities
• Promotions and special offers
• Business updates

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

  1. EVENTS, GIVEAWAYS, AND DOOR PRIZE ENTRIES

When you voluntarily participate in bridal shows, networking events, giveaways, contests, door prize promotions, surveys, or similar activities, we may collect information such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Wedding date
• Wedding details and preferences

Where disclosed at the point of collection, information submitted in connection with event registrations, giveaways, contests, door prize entries, or promotions may be shared with participating sponsors, exhibitors, vendors, promotional partners, or prize providers.

Participation in these activities constitutes consent to the collection and use of information as described in the applicable registration materials and this Privacy Policy.

  1. USER ACCOUNTS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Certain features of our website, including Wedding Krewe memberships and other account-based services, may require account registration.

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and for all activity occurring under their accounts.

  1. PAYMENT PROCESSING

Payments made through our website may be processed by third-party payment providers, including Stripe and other authorized processors.

We do not store complete credit card information on our servers. Payment information is processed according to the privacy and security policies of the applicable payment processor.

  1. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We use third-party service providers to operate and improve our business, including but not limited to:

• Google Analytics
• Meta Pixel
• Pinterest Tag
• Mailchimp
• HubSpot
• HoneyBook
• Stripe
• Google Forms
• Meta Lead Ads
• Lulu and other publication fulfillment providers

These providers may collect, process, or store information according to their own privacy policies.

  1. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our website uses cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to:

• Recognize returning visitors
• Analyze website traffic
• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Improve user experience
• Deliver relevant content and advertising

You may control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

  1. COMMENTS AND USER-GENERATED CONTENT

If you submit comments, reviews, testimonials, or other content to our website, that information may become publicly visible.

We may collect IP addresses and other information associated with comments for moderation, security, and anti-spam purposes.

  1. INFORMATION SHARING

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

We may share information with:

• Employees and contractors who need access to perform services
• Service providers and technology vendors
• Event sponsors, exhibitors, and vendors when disclosed at the point of collection
• Professional advisors
• Law enforcement or government authorities when legally required
• Successors in connection with a merger, acquisition, sale, or business transfer

  1. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for business, legal, accounting, operational, security, or recordkeeping purposes.

  1. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

  1. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including rights to:

• Access information we maintain about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Opt out of certain communications

To exercise applicable privacy rights, please contact us using the information below.

  1. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our websites and services are not directed to children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

  1. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our websites may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of those websites.

  1. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of our websites or services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

  1. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

New Orleans Weddings Magazine, Inc.
DBA NOW Weddings Magazine

info@thenowbride.com

504-832-2775

The date shown at the top of this Privacy Policy indicates when it was last updated.

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