Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how The St. Florian Society (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at http://www.stfloriansociety.com. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling your information with care and transparency. Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:

Information You Provide Directly

  • Your name, email address, phone number, or mailing address when you fill out a contact form, sign up for our newsletter, or register for an event.
  • Donation or payment information when you contribute through our website (processed securely by a third-party payment provider — we do not store full payment card details).
  • Any messages or inquiries you send us directly.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and standard web technologies, including:

  • Your IP address and general geographic location.
  • Browser type and version, operating system, and device type.
  • Pages you visit, links you click, and time spent on our site.
  • Referring website (how you arrived at our site).

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your questions, comments, or requests.
  • To send newsletters, event announcements, and updates about our organization (you may opt out at any time).
  • To process donations and issue receipts or acknowledgment letters.
  • To improve our website content, navigation, and user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect the rights and safety of our organization and visitors.
  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to help us understand how visitors use our site and to improve your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., remembering form submissions or login sessions).
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand traffic patterns and how visitors interact with the site (e.g., Google Analytics or similar tools).
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings or preferences to personalize your experience.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.

4. Sharing Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our website or carry out our mission (e.g., email platforms, payment processors, event software). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the safety and rights of our organization or others.
  • Organizational transfers: In the event of a merger, reorganization, or dissolution of our organization, your information may be transferred to a successor organization that upholds similar privacy commitments.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption to secure data transmitted between your browser and our servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.
  • Restriction: Ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at PIO@stfloriansociety.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, or partner organizations. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit. Linking to a third-party site does not imply our endorsement of that site or its content.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at PIO@stfloriansociety.com and we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 5, 2026.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please reach out to us:

The St. Florian Society
PIO@stfloriansociety.com

We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.