Privacy Policy for The Catholic Connect Foundation

Last Updated: October 4, 2024

1. Introduction

The Catholic Connect Foundation (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. By accessing our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Including but not limited to your name, email address, postal address, phone number, payment information, and donation history when you make a donation, register for events, or contact us.
• Non-Personal Information: Such as IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing data. We collect this via cookies, pixels, and analytics tools to better understand how users interact with our site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To Provide Services: Processing donations, sending receipts, and managing your account or subscriptions.
• Communication: Sending newsletters, event updates, fundraising campaigns, and responding to inquiries.
• Analytics and Marketing: Using cookies, pixels (such as Facebook Pixel or Google Analytics), and similar technologies to track website activity, improve user experience, and for marketing purposes.
• Legal Compliance: Meeting legal requirements, such as tax and donation compliance.

4. Cookies, Pixels, and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels (such as Facebook Pixel), and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies help us analyze user activity, track conversions, and provide targeted ads. You can opt out of cookies via your browser settings, but this may limit the functionality of certain features.

• Facebook Pixel: Allows us to track website visits and measure the effectiveness of Facebook ads.
• Google Analytics: Helps us analyze how visitors use our site and identify areas for improvement.
• Email Tracking: We may use email tracking to monitor open rates and engagement with our communications.

5. Email Collection and Use

We collect email addresses when you subscribe to newsletters, register for events, or donate. We use email addresses for communication purposes, such as sending updates, event information, and donation receipts. You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors, such as payment processors and email service providers, who assist us in providing services.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of The Catholic Connect Foundation or others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccuracies in your data.
• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal obligations.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time.

9. Third-Party Links

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

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be posted on our website with the updated “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

The Catholic Connect Foundation
Email: contact [at] catholicconnect.care

13. Consent

By using our website and services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.