Privacy Policy

Last Updated January 2026

Angela Reilly Marriage Celebrant (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in a respectful, secure and lawful manner. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Australian Privacy Principles.

1. Personal information we collect

We may collect personal information necessary to provide marriage celebrancy services, respond to enquiries and meet our legal obligations. This may include:

  • Full names

  • Email addresses and phone numbers

  • Postal addresses

  • Wedding date, location and ceremony details

  • Personal information provided during consultations or correspondence

Identity documents (legally required)

As part of the legal marriage process, we are required to collect and record identity information under the Marriage Act 1961 (Cth). This may include:

  • Date and place of birth

  • Proof of date and place of birth (e.g. birth certificate or passport)

  • Evidence of identity (e.g. passport, driver’s licence)

  • Evidence of the end of a previous marriage, where applicable (e.g. divorce order or death certificate)

This information is collected only for the purpose of complying with Australian marriage law.

2. How we collect personal information

Personal information is collected directly from you when you:

  • Complete an enquiry or contact form on this website

  • Communicate with us by email, phone or in person

  • Complete and sign marriage documentation (including the Notice of Intended Marriage)

We do not collect personal information from third parties without your knowledge or consent.

3. How we use your personal information

Your personal information is used to:

  • Respond to enquiries and provide celebrancy services

  • Prepare and conduct your wedding ceremony

  • Complete and lodge legally required marriage documents

  • Communicate with you before and after your ceremony

We do not use your information for marketing unrelated to our services, nor do we sell or trade personal data.

4. Disclosure of personal information

Your information may be disclosed only when required or authorised by law, including:

  • Lodgement of marriage documentation with the relevant Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages

  • Compliance with requests from authorised government bodies

We do not disclose your personal information to third parties for advertising or promotional purposes.

5. Storage and security of information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access or disclosure. Information may be stored securely in:

  • Locked physical files where required by law

Identity documents and marriage records are retained for the period required under Australian law and then securely destroyed.

6. Website cookies and analytics

This website may use cookies or basic analytics tools to improve site performance and user experience. Cookies do not identify you personally.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

7. Access and correction

You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information at any time by contacting us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Changes to this policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this website.

Contact details

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Angela Reilly
Authorised Marriage Celebrant
hello@angelareillycelebrant.com.au
0402 942 997