Privacy Policy
How the Gold Coast Marriage Office collects, uses, and protects personal information.
Last updated: March 22, 2026
Who this policy applies to
This policy explains how the Gold Coast Marriage Office collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information when you use this website or our marriage services.
What we collect
Depending on your situation, we may collect:
- names and contact details
- birth details
- identity documents
- previous marriage details
- witness details
- translations and supporting paperwork
- messages you send through our forms
Why we collect it
We collect personal information so we can:
- respond to enquiries
- manage bookings
- prepare and check marriage paperwork
- comply with legal requirements under marriage law
- lodge required paperwork with Births, Deaths and Marriages
Who we share it with
Where required, we may share information with:
- authorised celebrants working on your service
- registries of births, deaths and marriages
- interpreters or witnesses arranged as part of the service
- payment or website service providers helping us run the business
Website analytics and third-party services
This website may use analytics and service providers to help us understand website usage and manage forms, bookings, or payments.
Those providers may handle technical information such as device, browser, or usage data under their own privacy terms.
Storage and security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information, including secure storage practices for digital and physical records.
Access and questions
If you want to ask about your personal information or this policy, email [email protected].