Website Privacy Policy for Church of Our Saviour – Archdiocese of New York - Yarumal Missioners
At Church of Our Saviour - Yarumal Missioners, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect the personal data collected via our website, and your rights regarding that information.
1. Information We Collect Through Our Website
We may collect personal information through various interactions with our website, including:
Personal information you provide: This includes data you voluntarily submit via online forms, such as when you register for events, sacraments, or parish programs, make online donations, sign up for newsletters, or submit prayer requests. This may include:
Name Email address Phone number Physical address Payment information (for online donations) Other relevant personal details you choose to provide Automatically collected information: We may automatically collect certain information about your visit, such as:
IP address Browser type Pages visited Time spent on our site Cookies and other tracking technologies (see Section 3 for details)
2. How We Use the Information
We use the information collected from our website for the following purposes:
To respond to inquiries and prayer requests submitted through our website. To register users for parish events, programs, and sacraments. To process online donations and provide acknowledgment or tax receipts. To send newsletters, event updates, or other communications if you have opted in to receive them. To improve the functionality, user experience, and content of our website. To comply with legal and regulatory obligations within the Archdiocese of New York.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your online experience and collect data about how visitors use the site. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device to store data related to your visit.
Types of Cookies Used: Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the operation of our website and cannot be turned off in our systems. Performance and Analytics Cookies: These allow us to track website usage and performance to help improve user experience. Functionality Cookies: These are used to remember your preferences and personalize your experience on our site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
4. Sharing of Personal Information
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, in specific cases, we may share your data as follows:
With service providers: We may share personal information with third-party service providers who assist with our website operations (e.g., hosting services, payment processors, email platforms). These providers are required to use your information solely for the purpose of providing services to the parish and must comply with our privacy and security standards. With the Archdiocese of New York: In certain instances, personal data collected via our website may be shared with Archdiocesan offices to fulfill religious, operational, or reporting obligations. Legal compliance: We may disclose your personal information to comply with legal obligations or respond to requests from law enforcement authorities.
5. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the personal information collected through our website from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes using secure servers, encryption, and access controls.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. For example, information related to donations may be kept for a period specified by tax regulations.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as those of the Archdiocese of New York or external donation platforms. 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 websites you visit.
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information. Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal or operational exceptions. Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for certain data processing activities, such as receiving marketing emails. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.
9. Children’s Privacy
We are especially mindful of protecting children’s privacy. Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18 without parental consent. If we collect personal information from children (e.g., for sacraments or religious education registration), we ensure parental consent is obtained.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed of how we protect your data.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Church of Our Saviour - Yarumal Missioners 2317 Washington Avenue Phone: +1 (718) 295 9600 - +1 (718) 561 8248 [email protected] - [email protected]