Privacy Policy
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect and use your personal information.
Information We Collect and How We Collect It
We collect different types of information from and about users of our website:
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information when you:
- Contact us via forms, email, or phone
- Request information
- Make a donation
This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and details associated with your donation (such as billing information). Note that we do not collect or store payment card information directly; all online donations are processed securely by third-party payment providers.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect information automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser and device details
- Internet service provider
- Location data (approximate)
- Pages visited, links clicked, and content interacted with
- Duration and frequency of your visits
Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We and our service providers may use technologies such as:
- Cookies – small data files stored in your browser to enhance your user experience.
- Pixel tags (web beacons) – embedded code that helps us measure interactions, such as opening emails or clicking on ads.
- These technologies may be used for:
- Operational purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, website functionality)
- Performance analytics (e.g., understanding user behavior)
- Functionality enhancements (e.g., remembering your preferences)
Sources of Information
We may collect your information:
- Directly from you
- Automatically through website interactions
- From third parties such as Google Analytics
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Present our website and content
- Process transactions and respond to inquiries
- Fulfill legal and contractual obligations
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Notify you about updates or changes
- Support administrative functions such as marketing research, fraud prevention, and customer support
We may also use your information for other purposes disclosed at the time it is collected or as permitted by law. We do not collect personal information for commercial marketing purposes.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your personal information with:
- Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., IT support, payment processors)
- Government or law enforcement agencies if required by law or legal process
- Others when necessary to protect rights, safety, or property
- Third parties involved in enforcing our policies or collecting owed amounts
We may also share aggregated, anonymized information that does not identify any individual.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have received personal data from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.
Security Measures
We take appropriate steps to secure your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure. By using our website, you acknowledge and accept this risk.
If a data breach occurs, we may notify you via email, website posting, or other methods, as permitted by law.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
- Meet legal and regulatory requirements
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
Data retention periods may vary based on the type of data, its sensitivity, and legal obligations.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. These links are provided for your convenience and do not signify our endorsement. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. All changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of our website indicates your agreement with the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School
336.887.2613