PRIVACY POLICY
ST. MARY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
LAGUNA BEACH

Effective Date: August 25, 2025

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church – Laguna Beach, California

At St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, we value your trust. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website, fill out a form, make a donation, or sign up for our emails:

Personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Donation information (through our secure giving platform) such as the amount given and the date of the gift.
Event registration details if you sign up for a class, group, or event.
Technical information like your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected through standard web analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to your inquiries.
Register you for events, classes, or services.
Process your donations and send contribution statements.
Send you church news, prayer requests, and event updates (if you’ve opted in).
Improve our website and communication.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We use secure technologies and limited staff access to protect your personal information. All online donations are processed through reputable, secure payment processors that comply with industry standards.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information only when:

Required by law or legal process.
Necessary to complete a transaction you have requested (e.g., processing donations through a third-party provider)
Necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.

5. Your Choices

You can:

Opt out of receiving church emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send.
Request a copy of the personal information we have about you.
Ask us to correct or delete your personal information.

To do so, contact us at:

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
428 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Tel: (949) 494-3542

You can also send an email to: parishoffice@stmaryslb.org.

6. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If you believe we may have information about your child, please contact us so we can delete it.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”