Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 08/23/2025
Last Updated: 08/23/2025

Introduction

Welcome to Barry Marries (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website barrymarries.com or use our officiating and DJ services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
  • Event Details: Wedding/event date, venue information, service preferences
  • Communication Records: Messages sent through our contact form, emails, or phone calls
  • Payment Information: Billing address and payment details (processed securely through third-party providers)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click-through rates
  • Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, browser settings

Third-Party Services

Our website uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect against spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA collects hardware and software information, such as device and application data, and sends this data to Google for analysis. This information is used to provide, maintain, and improve reCAPTCHA and for general security purposes. Google’s use of this information is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide officiating and DJ services for your events
  • Communication: To respond to inquiries, send confirmations, and provide customer support
  • Contract Management: To create and manage service agreements and bookings
  • Payment Processing: To process payments and maintain financial records
  • Website Security: To protect our website from spam, fraud, and security threats
  • Business Operations: To maintain records, analyze website performance, and improve our services
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

  • Website hosting and maintenance
  • Payment processing
  • Email communication services
  • Security services (including Google reCAPTCHA)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Event-related information is typically retained for tax and business record purposes as required by law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Barry Marries
Email: [email protected]

For questions specifically about Google reCAPTCHA, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

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