PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 01/08/2022

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how Grace Madelyn Deavin (ABN: 99418601098, “we”, “us” or “our”), a Commonwealth Registered Civil Marriage Celebrant, collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using this website or engaging our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:

- Full names

- Contact details (email, phone number, address)

- Date and place of birth

- Marriage details (e.g., ceremony location, date)

- Witness details

- Identity verification documents

- Any other information required under the Marriage Act 1961 (Cth)

We may also collect non-personally identifiable information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and usage data.

3. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information directly from you through:

- Online forms

- Emails or phone calls

- Face-to-face meetings

- Legal documentation (e.g., Notice of Intended Marriage form)

We may also collect information from third parties with your consent.

4. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect and use your information for purposes including:

- To provide celebrant services

- To comply with legal obligations under the Marriage Act 1961 (Cth)

- To communicate with you regarding your ceremony

- For billing and administration purposes

- To maintain legal records

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

- The Australian Government Department of the Attorney-General

- The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages in your state or territory

- Legal or professional advisers (where required)

- Service providers (e.g., email, payment processors) who assist in our operations

- Where required by law

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. This includes secure storage systems, password protection, and data encryption where applicable.

7. Access and Correction

You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with the APPs.

8. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience. Cookies do not identify you personally but may help us understand website traffic and usage trends.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

9. Overseas Disclosure

Your personal information is stored in Australia. However, some service providers we use may store data overseas (e.g., cloud storage or email providers). Where this occurs, we ensure compliance with the APPs and take reasonable steps to ensure your information is protected.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on our website with the effective date.

11. Contact Us

Grace Madelyn Deavin

Commonwealth Registered Civil Marriage Celebrant

Email: grace@gracethecelebrant.com

Phone: 0431 602 144

Website: gracethecelebrant.com.au

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

Last updated: 7th April 2025