Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 6, 2026

Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church (“Sisters of Charity,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our website, sistersofcharity.com (the “Website”).

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and the choices you may have regarding your information.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use the Website. This may include information such as:

• Your name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Phone number

• Information submitted through contact or prayer request forms

• Information provided when signing up for our newsletter or other communications

• Information provided in connection with donations or purchases made through the Website

We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general information about how you interact with the Website.

How We Use Your Information

We may use information we collect to:

• Respond to questions, requests, or prayer intentions submitted through the Website

• Send newsletters, publications, updates, and other communications you have requested

• Process donations, purchases, or other transactions

• Provide information about our ministries, events, programs, and activities

• Improve the Website and our online services

• Understand how visitors use the Website

• Maintain the security and functionality of the Website

• Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Analytics

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the Website function properly, remember preferences, understand how visitors use the Website, and improve our online services.

We may also use third-party analytics or similar services to collect information about Website traffic and usage. These services may use cookies or other technologies to collect information about your activity on the Website.

You can generally adjust your browser settings to refuse or limit cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain Website functionality.

Newsletter and Communications

If you voluntarily provide your contact information to subscribe to our newsletter or other communications, we may use that information to send you the requested materials.

You may unsubscribe from promotional or newsletter communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the communication or by contacting us directly.

Donations and Payments

The Website may allow visitors to make donations or purchase items online. Payment transactions may be processed through third-party payment providers.

We do not intend to collect or store complete payment card information on our own servers. Payment information is handled by the applicable third-party payment processor in accordance with its own privacy policy and security practices.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party payment providers used to complete a transaction.

Information We Share

We may share personal information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Website, communicating with our supporters, processing transactions, managing donations, or providing other services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, safety, property, or the rights and safety of others.

Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to websites operated by third parties, including social media platforms, payment providers, ministry partners, or other organizations.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information submitted through the Website. However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps.

Your Privacy Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information we maintain about you.

You may also opt out of receiving certain communications from us at any time by using the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications or by contacting us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our Website, practices, or applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us:

Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church
Holy Family Motherhouse
54 W. Main St.
Baltic, CT 06330
Phone: (860) 822-8241
Development Office: (860) 822-6323

Website: https://sistersofcharity.com/