Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 15, 2025
About Us
In this Privacy Policy, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the Convent of St. Birgitta, located at:
40 N Grubb St
Columbus, OH 43215
United States
About This Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you interact with our website(s), mobile apps, and other online or offline services (collectively, the “Services”).
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Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Contact Information: When you sign up for newsletters, emails, or text messages, we may collect your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other relevant details.
- Payment Information: When you make a donation or purchase through our Services, your financial details (such as credit card or bank account information) are collected by a secure third-party payment processor. Their use of your information is governed by their privacy policy.
- Survey or Form Responses: You may choose to provide additional information by completing forms, surveys, questionnaires, providing feedback, or participating in promotions or events.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Send you newsletters, updates, and other communications related to our mission and services.
- Respond to your inquiries or requests.
- Provide you with information about our Services.
- Analyze usage and improve our offerings.
- Administer contests, promotions, and other community engagement activities.
- Detect and prevent fraud or other illegal activities.
- Fulfill any contractual obligations, including processing donations or event registrations.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We engage trusted third parties to perform services on our behalf—such as marketing, data analysis, or payment processing—and share information as necessary for them to perform those services.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, and only when we believe such disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
- Organizational Changes: In the unlikely event of a reorganization, merger, or transfer, your information may be shared or transferred as part of that process.
Your Marketing Choices
If you subscribe to our newsletters, participate in events, or enter promotions, we may contact you with updates or marketing content that we believe is relevant and valuable to you.
You can opt out of marketing messages at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us directly at bridgettinesisters1@gmail.com. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing messages, you may still receive non-promotional communications related to your use of our Services.
Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. When assessing retention periods, we consider:
- The nature and sensitivity of the data
- Legal obligations
- Risk of harm from unauthorized use
- The purpose for which the data was collected
We may retain personal information for longer if it is necessary for legal, regulatory, or evidentiary purposes.
International Transfers
If your personal information is transferred outside of the United States, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect it, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at: