Privacy Policy.
CLS Celebrant respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information. This policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, stored, and disclosed when you engage with CLS Celebrant for any service, including weddings, vow renewals, commitment ceremonies, naming days, funerals & memorials, and associated celebrant services.
CLS Celebrant complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
What is Personal Information?
Personal information is any information that identifies you as an individual. Examples include your name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, and other details provided for legal or ceremonial purposes (such as documents required under the Marriage Act 1961 for weddings).
How We Collect Personal Information
We may collect information:
Directly from you in meetings, correspondence, forms (e.g. Notice of Intended Marriage), or when you use our website.
Through transactions such as bookings, invoices, and payments.
From third parties where necessary (for example, venues or professional service providers assisting with your ceremony).
We will always aim to let you know why information is being collected, how it will be used, and if it will be disclosed.
Why We Collect Your Personal Information
We collect and use your personal information to:
Provide celebrant services and conduct ceremonies.
Meet legal obligations (e.g. for weddings under the Marriage Act 1961).
Communicate with you about your booking and related services.
Manage payments and invoices.
Keep you informed (with consent) about updates, resources, or services we offer.
If you do not provide required information, CLS Celebrant may be unable to perform the service (for example, a marriage cannot be legally solemnised without certain documents and details).
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may share your information only as required to provide services, for example:
To government authorities (e.g. Births, Deaths and Marriages) to register a legal marriage.
To trusted third-party service providers (such as IT, payment processing, or professional associations) who support our business.
These parties are required to protect your information and only use it for the purpose provided. We will never sell your personal information to third parties.
Protecting Your Personal Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access. This includes secure storage of documents, restricted access, and secure digital systems.
For weddings, records required by law will be securely kept for the minimum timeframes specified under the Marriage Act 1961.
Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to correct it if inaccurate. Please contact us at clscelebrant@gmail.com to make such a request.
Website Privacy
Normal Website Use
When you visit www.clscelebrant.com.au, our system may record general information such as your internet service provider, referring website, pages visited, and time of visit. This information is used to analyse site activity and improve services. It does not identify you personally.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies (small data files stored by your browser) to improve your online experience. Cookies do not store personal information. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.
Online Forms and Enquiries
If you submit personal information via our website (e.g. an enquiry form), it will be collected only for the purpose of responding to your request.
Electronic Communications
If you send an email containing personal information, we will use it only to respond to your enquiry. It will not be added to any mailing list without your consent.
Overseas Transfers
If your personal information needs to be transferred or stored overseas (for example, through cloud-based IT services), we will take reasonable steps to ensure it remains protected under appropriate safeguards.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in law or business practices. The current version will always be available on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about how CLS Celebrant handles your personal information, or if you wish to access or correct your details, please contact:
clscelebrant@gmail.com
We will acknowledge your query in writing and work to resolve any concerns promptly.
Thank you!
