Registry-style ceremonies by civil celebrants, not a government registry office. No fuss, no frills, no wedding. Just paperwork.

Privacy Policy

How Darwin Marriage Office collects, uses, and protects personal information for bookings, marriage paperwork, and website use.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Darwin Marriage Office is operated by Withers XYZ Pty Ltd as trustee for the Snow Withers Trust.

We are committed to handling personal information in line with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles, and our legal obligations as a marriage service.

What we collect

Depending on what you use the site for, we may collect:

  • your name and contact details
  • booking details
  • identity documents
  • date and place of birth information
  • previous marriage information
  • NOIM and other marriage paperwork
  • witness and interpreter details where relevant
  • payment and billing information
  • website usage and analytics data

How we collect it

We collect information when you:

  • fill out the booking form
  • send us a question through the website
  • complete marriage paperwork
  • email, call, or meet with us
  • provide identity or supporting documents
  • use the website

Why we collect it

We use personal information to:

  • respond to questions
  • manage bookings
  • check marriage paperwork
  • conduct the marriage service
  • meet legal obligations under marriage law
  • lodge documents with the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
  • process payments
  • improve the website and understand how it is used

Who we may share it with

We may share information with:

  • authorised celebrants working on your matter
  • the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
  • interpreters, witnesses, or other service providers involved in your booking
  • payment providers
  • government agencies where required by law

We do not sell your personal information.

Website analytics

This website uses analytics and measurement tools including:

  • Google Analytics
  • Microsoft Clarity
  • Ahrefs analytics

These tools help us understand website traffic and improve the site.

Storage and security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information, including secure storage, limited access, and sensible handling of marriage documents and ID records.

Access and correction

If you want to access or correct your personal information, email us at [email protected].

Complaints

If you have a privacy complaint, contact us first at [email protected] so we can try to sort it out.

Changes to this policy

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