1. Introduction St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (“the Church”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, members, and all individuals who interact with us online or via mobile communications. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.
2. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when voluntarily provided.
- Communication Preferences: Information regarding your preferences for receiving communications from us.
- Website Usage Data: Data collected through cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website.
3. How We Use Your Information We use collected information to:
- Communicate with you regarding church events, ministries, sacraments, services, and updates.
- Improve website functionality and user experience.
- Comply with legal obligations and church policies.
4. Information Sharing We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Mobile information and SMS opt-in data are not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Security We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices You have the right to:
- Opt-out of communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or texts.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies to help our website run effectively and provide the best experience for our visitors. Cookies are small pieces of data that websites store on a device, enhancing browsing experiences by remembering preferences and understanding how users interact with different features.
8. Standard Messaging Disclosures
- Message and data rates may apply. Standard messaging rates will be charged by your mobile service provider.
- You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by texting “STOP” to the number from which you received the message.
- Message frequency may vary.
9. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to external websites not controlled by the Church. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Policy Updates We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our website or services constitutes acceptance of these changes.
11. Contact Information For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
321-355-3411
info@stacatholic.org