Privacy Policy

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1004, Victoria Island
Effective Date: 8th April, 2024

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church ("we", "our", or "the Church") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our parishioners, visitors, donors, and members of the public. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you in the following ways:

• Directly from You: when you fill out membership or registration forms, attend church programs or events, request pastoral services, or contact us.
• Online: if you visit our website, subscribe to newsletters, donate online, or interact with our social media platforms.
• Security Systems: through CCTV footage within our premises, for safety and security purposes.

The types of personal information we may collect include:

• Full name
• Contact information (email, phone number, home address)
• Date of birth
• Marital status
• Baptism, communion, confirmation, and marriage records
• Donation or tithe information
• Photographs or video recordings from church events
• Any other relevant information for pastoral care or administrative purposes

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To maintain church membership records
• To provide pastoral care and sacraments
• To communicate important church updates and event information
• To process donations and issue receipts
• For security and access control within church premises
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Your information may be shared:

• With clergy, staff, or authorized volunteers for ministry or administrative purposes
• With external service providers (e.g., email or donation platforms) who support our operations, under confidentiality agreements
• When required by law or legal processes

4. Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include secure storage systems, password protection, and physical access control.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of incorrect or outdated information
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal or administrative requirements)

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

6. Children's Privacy

We recognize the importance of protecting children's privacy. Personal information of minors is only collected with the consent of a parent or legal guardian and used strictly for sacramental and church-related purposes.

7. Retention of Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law, church policies, or historical record-keeping.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. The latest version will always be available at our parish office and online if applicable.

9. Contact Us