Misty Morning Barns

Privacy policy

18810 Misty Morning Lane, Ft. Myers, FL 33913  ·  Effective date: May 14, 2025

1. Who we are

Misty Morning Barns ("we", "us", or "our") is a wedding and events venue located in Ft. Myers, Florida. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information provided to us through our website, inquiry forms, and booking process.

2. Information we collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact details — name, email address, phone number, and mailing address

  • Event information — wedding date, expected guest count, event type, and preferences

  • Payment information — billing details and transaction records processed through our payment provider

  • Photos and video — images taken at events held on our property, which may be used for marketing purposes with your permission

  • Website usage data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, and cookies via analytics and advertising tools including Google Analytics and the Meta Pixel

3. How we use your information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and process booking requests

  • Manage contracts, payments, and event coordination

  • Send confirmations, reminders, and service-related communications

  • Send SMS messages for booking confirmations, reminders, and updates — only to contacts who have explicitly opted in

  • Improve our website and services through analytics

  • Deliver and measure the effectiveness of advertising on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram

  • Share event photos on our website or social media (only with your explicit consent)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. How we share your information

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our business, including:

  • Payment processors — to handle transactions securely

  • Venue Spark One — our wedding venue marketing management and CRM platform, used for contact management, booking workflows, and client communications

  • Meta Platforms (Facebook/Instagram) — for advertising, retargeting, and analytics via the Meta Pixel. Meta may collect browsing data from our website visitors in accordance with Meta's Privacy Policy

  • Website analytics providers — such as Google Analytics, to understand site usage and improve our content

  • Email and scheduling platforms — to manage client communications and appointment reminders

  • SMS opt-in data and consent records are never shared with third parties, including our CRM and marketing platforms

These providers are contractually required to handle your data securely and may not use it for their own purposes beyond what is described above.

We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our business and clients.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyse site traffic. This includes:

  • Analytics cookies — such as Google Analytics, which help us understand how visitors use our site

  • Advertising cookies — including the Meta Pixel, which allows us to measure ad performance and show relevant ads to past visitors on Facebook and Instagram. Meta may use this data in accordance with their own privacy policy

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our site. To opt out of Meta's use of your data for advertising, visit Facebook Ad Preferences.

6. Data retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Booking and payment records are typically retained for seven years in line with standard business practice. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.

7. Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data, where applicable

  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time

  • Withdraw consent for photo or video use

  • Opt out of interest-based advertising via Meta Ad Preferences

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Data security

We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Payment information is handled by PCI-compliant third-party processors and is not stored on our systems. Our CRM and communication tools (VenueSparkOne) operate under their own security standards and data processing agreements.

9. Children's privacy

Our services are intended for adults planning events. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website. We encourage you to review it periodically. Continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:

Misty Morning Barns
18810 Misty Morning Lane
Ft. Myers, FL 33913