The Capuchin Friars of the Province of St. Augustine (“we,” “us,” or “our”) are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or communicate with us.

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Consent Checkmark/Agreement:
“By providing your telephone number and email, you consent to receive calls and text messages from The Capuchin Friars of the Province of St. Augustine, including pre-recorded messages and via automated methods. Msg & data rates may apply. Msg frequency may vary. Reply “STOP” to opt-out & “HELP” for help. View Privacy Policy for more info.”

 

What Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Telephone number

• Communications you send to us (such as inquiries or prayer requests)

• Donation or payment information (when applicable)

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We do not sell or rent your personal information.

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How do we collect information?

We collect information when you:

• Fill out a form on our website

• Make a donation or request information

• Sign up for email or text communications

• Contact us by email, phone, or other means

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All information collected is used only for the purposes described in this policy.

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Why do we collect such personal information?

We collect personal and non-personal information for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and requests

• To provide information about our ministry, programs, and services

• To process donations and maintain proper records

• To communicate important updates or ministry-related messages

• To comply with legal, financial, or regulatory requirements

• To improve our website and communications

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We may use aggregated, non-identifying data for internal analysis and ministry planning.

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How do we store, use, share and disclose your site visitors' personal information?

Our website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix.com provides us with the online platform that allows us to share information and, where applicable, accept donations.

 

Your data may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases, and applications. Wix.com stores data on secure servers protected by firewalls and security measures.

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All payment processing (when applicable) follows industry security standards, including PCI-DSS requirements, to help ensure the safe handling of financial information.

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How We Share Information

• We do not share your personal information outside of our organization except:

• When necessary to provide services (such as payment processing or website hosting)

• When required by law or legal process

• To protect the rights, safety, or property of our organization or others

 

Text messaging opt-in data and consent are not shared with third parties.

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Communications and Consent

By providing your email address or telephone number, you consent to receive communications from The Capuchin Friars of the Province of St. Augustine related to our ministry, services, or updates. These communications may include emails, phone calls, text messages, or postal mail.

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Withdrawing Consent
If you no longer wish for us to process your personal information or contact you, you may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at: frjohn@capuchinfriar.org.

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Privacy Policy Updates
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page and take effect immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.

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Questions?
If you would like to access, correct, update, or delete any personal information we have about you, or if you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: frjohn@capuchinfriar.org.