Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

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

a) Personal Information (You provide it directly)

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Information submitted through contact forms

• Prayer requests

• Mass intention details

• Registration details for sacraments, events, or volunteering

b) Non-Personal Information (Collected automatically)

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the website

This information helps us improve the website and understand what visitors find helpful.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your details only for church-related purposes such as:

• Responding to your queries

• Contacting you about prayer requests, sacraments, or mass intentions

• Providing updates or announcements

• Managing event registrations

• Improving website performance and security

• Keeping internal records for church services and communication

We never sell or misuse your personal information.

3. Sharing Your Information

We keep your information private.
However, we may share information only in the following cases:

• With parish staff or clergy who need it to assist you

• With service providers who help run the website (security, hosting, etc.)

• When required by law or legal processes

We do not share your details with marketers or external companies.

4. Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve browsing experience

• Remember your preferences

• Analyze website traffic

You can turn off cookies anytime in your browser settings.

5. Protecting Your Data

We take your privacy seriously and use measures to keep your information safe, such as:

• Secure website hosting

• Regular security checks

• Limited access to personal data

• Encrypted communication (HTTPS)

Still, please remember no website is 100% free from security risks.

6. Links to Other Websites

Sometimes, we may link to external sites (like YouTube, Facebook, or other church resources).
We are not responsible for how those websites handle your data.
Always check their privacy policies separately.

7. Children’s Privacy

We care about the safety of children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children below 13 without the consent of a parent or guardian.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of your information

• Ask us to update or correct your information

• Ask us to delete your information

• Withdraw consent at any time

To request any of these, you can contact us using the details below.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to make a request, please contact:

St. Joseph’s Church, Hubballi
Keshwapur, Hubballi – Karnataka
Phone: +91 95382 51487

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.