Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through this website, including when you:

• Fill out a contact form
• Subscribe to parish updates or newsletters
• Ask a question or request information
• Submit information through an external form
• Use a donation link or third-party donation platform
• Contact us by email or phone

The information we collect may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Message or inquiry details
• Any other information you choose to provide

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through this website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information you provide to:

• Respond to your message or inquiry
• Send parish updates, announcements, or newsletters
• Provide information about church services, events, or community activities
• Process or direct donation-related inquiries
• Improve the website and communication with parishioners and visitors
• Maintain records related to church communication

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Newsletter and Email Communication

If you subscribe to receive updates from the church, we may use your email address to send parish news, service reminders, announcements, or community updates. You may request to stop receiving these communications at any time by contacting us.

4. Contact Forms

When you submit a contact form, we use the information you provide only to respond to your request or communicate with you about church-related matters. Please do not submit confidential, financial, medical, or highly sensitive information through the website contact form.

5. Donations and Third-Party Platforms

This website may link to third-party platforms for donations, forms, payment processing, maps, social media, or other services. If you make a donation or submit information through a third-party platform, your information is handled according to that third party's privacy policy and terms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites or services.

6. Cookies and Website Tools

This website may use basic cookies or similar technologies to help the website function properly, improve user experience, or understand general website activity. The website may also include embedded third-party tools, such as Google Maps, Facebook, forms, or analytics tools. These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies. You can usually control cookies through your browser settings.

7. How We Share Information

We may share your information only when necessary, including:

• With church representatives who need it to respond to your inquiry
• With service providers that help operate the website, forms, email, donations, or other church-related tools
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights, safety, or security of the church, parishioners, visitors, or the public

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information submitted through this website. However, no website, email system, form, or online service can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Please use caution when submitting information online.

9. Children's Privacy

This website is intended for general parish and community information. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian involvement. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this website, please contact us so we can review and remove it if appropriate.

10. Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to external websites, including social media pages, donation platforms, maps, forms, or Orthodox Church resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites.

11. Your Choices

You may contact us to:

• Ask what information you have submitted through the website
• Request correction of your information
• Request that we stop sending you email updates
• Request deletion of information you submitted, where appropriate

We will respond to reasonable requests as soon as we can.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: