Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2026

Welcome to MarriageOfficerJa.com. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our wedding officiant services. By using our website and services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Personal Information for Wedding Services: When you book our services, we collect:
- Full names of both parties
- Contact information (email, phone number, address)
- Wedding date, time, and location
- Identification details (for legal ceremonies: passport numbers, dates of birth)
- Minister's Marriage Licence information (for legal weddings)
- Payment information (processed securely through our payment gateway)
- Ceremony preferences and customization requests

1.2. Website Usage Data: We may collect:
- IP address, browser type, device information
- Pages visited, time spent on site
- Referring website information
- Cookie and tracking data (see Section 4)

1.3. Communication Data: Any information you provide when contacting us via email, contact forms, or phone.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1. We use your personal information to:

• Process your wedding officiant booking and provide services
• Prepare and customize your wedding ceremony
• Communicate about your booking, changes, or updates
• Process payments and issue receipts
• Submit marriage registers to the Registrar General's Department (for legal weddings)
• Comply with Jamaican legal requirements for marriage solemnization
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Send service-related announcements (not marketing)

2.2. Marketing Communications: We will only send promotional materials with your explicit consent. You can opt-out anytime.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

3.1. We process your data based on:
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our wedding officiant services agreement
- Legal Obligation: To comply with Jamaican marriage laws
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and website
- Consent: For marketing communications (opt-in required)

4. Sharing Your Information

4.1. We may share your information with:

• Registrar General's Department (RGD): Required submission of marriage registers for legal weddings
• Payment Processors: Secure payment gateways (Ezeepayments.com) to process transactions
• Legal Authorities: If required by Jamaican law or court order
• Professional Service Providers: Accountants, legal advisors (under confidentiality agreements)

4.2. We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4.3. International Transfers: As a Jamaica-based service, your data is primarily processed in Jamaica. Any international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

5. Data Retention

5.1. We retain wedding records as required by Jamaican law:
- Marriage registers and related documents: Minimum 7 years
- Booking and payment records: 7 years for tax purposes
- Client communications: 3 years after service completion

5.2. You may request deletion of non-essential personal data after your wedding, subject to legal requirements.

6. Your Rights

6.1. Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (where legally permissible)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent for marketing

6.2. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@marriageofficerja.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

7.1. We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website traffic and usage
- Improve user experience

7.2. Types of Cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings

7.3. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Security Measures

8.1. We implement appropriate security measures including:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure payment processing
- Limited access to personal data
- Regular security assessments

8.2. While we take reasonable precautions, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

9.1. Our website contains links to:
- Payment gateway (Ezeepayments.com)
- Social media platforms
- Other wedding service providers

9.2. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

10.1. Our wedding services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10.2. For legal weddings in Jamaica, both parties must be 18+ (or have parental consent if 16-17).

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

11.1. We may update this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date will reflect changes.
11.2. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11.3. Significant changes will be communicated to active clients.

12. Contact Information

12.1. For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights:

Marriage Officer JA
Attn: Data Protection
22B Old Hope Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica
📧 contact@marriageofficerja.com
📞 876-396-3057

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Business Entity: Dwayne Fuller International Limited (DFI LTD)
License: Licensed Marriage Officer under Jamaican Law
Registration: Registered company operating under the laws of Jamaica

This Privacy Policy applies to all services provided under the Marriage Officer JA brand, a service of Dwayne Fuller International Limited.