Privacy Policy
Last updated: 26 June 2026
Carla Davern ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care and transparency. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information when you visit our website and use our services.
By interacting with our website or providing your information to us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
To provide our celebrant services and ensure a smooth experience, we may collect personal information that can identify you. This includes:
Contact Details: Your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you choose to provide via our contact or booking forms.
Booking & Event Details: Information related to your upcoming wedding or ceremony, which is necessary to perform our legal and professional duties as a marriage celebrant.
2. Automatically Collected Data (Log Data)
When you browse our website, our servers automatically record standard information sent by your browser. This data is used solely for statistical purposes to improve website performance and user experience. It may include:
Your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type and version
The specific pages you visit on our site
The date, time, and duration of your visit
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website traffic.
You can configure your browser to reject all cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
To respond to your enquiries, bookings, and service requests
To prepare legal marriage documentation and deliver civil celebrant services
To maintain, monitor, and improve our website performance
To communicate important updates or changes regarding our services
5. Third-Party Service Providers
We may engage trusted third-party companies and contractors to help manage our website, assist with business operations, or process analytics. These third parties are granted access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are legally bound not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
6. Data Security
The security of your personal data is a priority. We employ industry-standard security measures to safeguard your information from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
7. External Links
Our website may contain links to external, third-party sites that are not operated by us. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of these external websites and highly recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies before providing any personal details.
8. Protection of Minors
Our services are aimed at adults planning marriage and ceremonies. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal data, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our records.
9. Legal Disclosures
We will disclose your personal information only if required to do so by Australian law, regulation, or a valid legal request (such as a subpoena), or if necessary to comply with legal marriage registration obligations.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect updates in our practices or changes to legal frameworks like the Australian Privacy Act 1988. Any revisions will be published directly on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact me anytime.