Effective Date: October 31, 2024
The Secular Order Servants of Mary (OSSM) respects the privacy of all visitors to our website and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information from visitors:
- Personal Information: When you contact us, sign up for newsletters, or make a donation, we may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment information (where applicable).
- Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-identifiable information about how visitors interact with our website. This includes data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the duration of your visit. This information helps us improve our website experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for purposes including, but not limited to:
- Communicating with you regarding news, events, and updates related to the OSSM;
- Responding to inquiries or processing your donations or purchases;
- Analyzing website performance to enhance user experience;
- Complying with legal requirements or obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with our website and operations. These parties are required to handle your data securely and confidentially.
4. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and gather information on how our website is used. You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may affect your experience on our website.
5. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. While we strive to keep your data secure, please be aware that no internet transmission is completely secure. OSSM is not responsible for unauthorized access beyond our control.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.
- Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our communications at any time by following the instructions included in our emails or by contacting us.
7. Links to Other Sites
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites, and we encourage you to review their policies independently.
8. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy regularly.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Secular Order Servants of Mary (OSSM)
webmaster@secularservites.org