Introduction

Parish of Pelee Island ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our parish community.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out contact forms on our website
• Register for parish programs or events
• Request sacramental services
• Subscribe to parish communications
• Make donations or financial contributions
• Attend parish activities and events

This information may include: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device and operating system information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
• Process sacramental requests and parish registrations
• Communicate about parish events, programs, and activities
• Send parish newsletters and important announcements
• Process donations and provide tax receipts
• Maintain parish records and directories
• Improve our website and services
• Fulfill our pastoral and administrative duties

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Diocese of London: As part of the Diocese of London, certain information may be shared for diocesan records and purposes
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting parish business
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our parish community
• Parish Directory: With your explicit consent, basic contact information may be included in parish directories shared with registered parishioners

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

When children participate in parish programs (such as religious education or youth ministry), we collect information with parental consent. Parents have the right to review, update, or request deletion of their child's information.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to record-keeping requirements)
• Opt-out of receiving non-essential parish communications
• Withdraw consent for information processing where consent was given

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as the Diocese of London or Catholic resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

"As a faith community, we are committed to treating all personal information with respect, integrity, and in accordance with Catholic values of dignity and stewardship."