Privacy Policy for ndlaus.ca

Last Updated: March 17, 2025

At Notre Dame de Laus Catholic Church ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our parishioners, visitors, and users of our website, ndlaus.ca (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our Website, attend our events, make donations, or contact us. By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Event RSVPs: When you RSVP for an event, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any additional details you provide (e.g., number of attendees).
• Donations: When you make a donation through our Website via Stripe, we collect your name, billing address, email address, and payment information (processed securely by Stripe). We do not store your full payment card details.
• Contact Form: When you submit a message through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, phone number (if provided), and the content of your message.
• Website Usage Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about your visit, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Website. This is done through cookies (see Section 5 below).
• Voluntary Information: Any additional information you choose to provide, such as prayer requests or inquiries.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To process and confirm event RSVPs and communicate event details.
• To process donations securely through Stripe and issue tax receipts (if applicable).
• To respond to inquiries or requests submitted via the contact form.
• To improve our Website and services by analyzing usage trends through Google Analytics.
• To send you updates, newsletters, or announcements about church activities (with your consent, where required).
• To comply with legal obligations or protect the safety and integrity of our community.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services, such as Stripe (for payment processing) and Google Analytics (for website analytics), which may process your data on our behalf. These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and agreements to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or government request.
• Church Administration: Your information may be shared internally with clergy, staff, or volunteers strictly for the purpose of fulfilling the services you request (e.g., event coordination).

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies to enhance your experience and analyze usage:

• Google Analytics: We use cookies to collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with our Website. This helps us understand user preferences and improve functionality.
• Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some Website features. For more information, see Google Analytics’ privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Secure storage of contact form data and RSVP information in password-protected systems.
• Use of Stripe’s secure payment processing, which complies with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS).
• Regular updates to our Website’s security features.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Retention of Your Information

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

• RSVP data is kept until the event concludes, unless ongoing contact is requested.
• Donation records are retained for 7 years to comply with Canadian tax laws.
• Contact form data is kept until your inquiry is resolved, unless further communication is needed.
• Analytics data is stored in anonymized form as per Google Analytics’ retention settings.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Where we rely on your consent (e.g., for newsletters), you may withdraw it at any time by contacting us or unsubscribing.
• Complaints: If you have concerns about our privacy practices, you may file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

To exercise these rights, please contact us (see Section 9).

8. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external sites (e.g., Stripe, Google Analytics). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

Notre Dame de Laus Catholic Church
40 Laura St, Powerview-Pine Falls, MB R0E 1P0
204.367.2700
info@ndlaus.ca

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will be posted on this page with the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.