PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 5/16/2025

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website at www.stmattsindy.org. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to safeguard it.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Fill out a contact form
Subscribe to our newsletter
Register for events or services
Make a donation

This information may include:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Payment details (for donations)

We may also collect non-personal information such as browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries and prayer requests
Share news, updates, and events
Process and acknowledge donations
Improve our website and digital communications
Ensure website security and performance

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (such as email service platforms or donation processors) solely to help us operate our website or provide services, and only under strict confidentiality agreements.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience, such as remembering preferences or collecting anonymous analytics. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information.

Your Rights and Choices

You may:

Request access to your personal information
Ask for your information to be updated or deleted
Unsubscribe from email communications at any time using the link provided in each message

To make any of these requests, please contact us at:
Email: info@stmattsindy.org
Phone: (317) 257-8788

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children without parental consent.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these other sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.