Privacy Policy

Overview

Seat The Day ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle your information when you visit our website and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Email address — when you sign up for access or create an account
• Google Sheet data — when you connect your Google Sheet, we read your guest list, table assignments, and dietary preferences
• Account information — name, wedding date, venue information (only if you provide it)
• Communications — any emails or messages you send us for support

Information collected automatically:

• Usage data — pages viewed, time spent, links clicked (via Google Analytics)
• Device information — browser type, device type, operating system
• IP address — for fraud prevention and analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our seating chart tool
• Authenticate you and manage your account
• Send you service updates and important notices
• Respond to your support requests
• Understand how people use our product (analytics)
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your data. We do not share your guest list or personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Google Sheets Integration

When you connect your Google Sheet to Seat The Day:

• We only access the specific sheet you authorize
• We read your guest names, table assignments, and dietary preferences
• We can write table assignments back to your sheet (with your permission)
• Your data stays in your Google account — we don't download or store it permanently
• You can disconnect at any time and we lose access

4. Data Security

We take security seriously. We use:

• HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
• Industry-standard security practices
• Google's OAuth for authentication (we never store your Google password)

However, no system is 100% secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, contact us immediately at support@seattheday.com.

5. Data Retention

• Email addresses: Kept for account management and communication
• Guest lists and seating charts: Kept while your account is active
• Deleted accounts: All associated data is permanently deleted within 30 days

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request that we delete your account and data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails anytime

To exercise these rights, email us at support@seattheday.com.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics — for website analytics and usage tracking
• Netlify — for hosting and deployment
• Google OAuth — for Sheets authentication

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

8. GDPR and International Privacy

If you're located in the European Union or UK, you have additional rights under GDPR. We comply with GDPR requirements including:

• Lawful basis for processing
• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) when applicable
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent

For GDPR requests, contact support@seattheday.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on our website. Your continued use of our service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our practices, contact us at:

Email: support@seattheday.com
Website: seattheday.com