Privacy Policy

Byron Bay Marriage Office takes privacy seriously.

This page explains, in plain language, how we handle personal information collected through our website, enquiries, bookings, and legal marriage paperwork.

What we collect

Depending on your situation, we may collect:

• names and contact details
• dates and places of birth
• identity documents
• previous marriage information
• witness and interpreter details where needed
• information required for the Notice of Intended Marriage and other legal forms
• enquiry and booking details

Why we collect it

We collect personal information so we can:

• answer enquiries
• manage bookings and payments
• prepare and check marriage paperwork
• solemnise marriages lawfully
• register marriages with NSW Births, Deaths and Marriages
• meet legal record-keeping obligations

How we collect it

We collect information through:

• website forms
• emails and calls
• meetings with you
• identity and supporting documents you provide

Website analytics

This website uses analytics and performance tools to understand general site use and improve the website.

Those tools may collect information such as device, browser, pages visited, and general usage patterns.

Who we may share it with

We may share information with:

• NSW Births, Deaths and Marriages and other authorities where the law requires it
• service providers who help us run the website, forms, payments, or communication systems
• interpreters or witnesses where needed for your booking

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information we hold.

No online system is completely risk free, but we work to keep data secure and only use it for legitimate business and legal purposes.

Access and corrections

If you want to ask about personal information we hold about you, or you think something is wrong, email byronbay@paperwork.net.au.

Updates

We may update this policy from time to time by publishing a new version on this page.