Privacy Policy

Serviam Apostolate Inc.
Effective Date: 7/18/2025
Website: www.serviamapostolate.org

1. Introduction
Serviam Apostolate Inc. (“Serviam,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information gathered from users of our website and ministry programs. We are committed to protecting the dignity and privacy of the young people and families we serve in accordance with Catholic values and applicable laws.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information:

Full name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Date of birth (especially for youth participants)
School or parish affiliation
Emergency contact and medical info (if required for retreats/events)
Parent or guardian name (for minors)

B. Non-Personal Information:

IP address
Browser type
Pages visited and usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)
Device and usage data for site optimization

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:

To register individuals for events, retreats, or ministry programs
To communicate with parents/guardians and participants
To send newsletters, updates, or donor appeals (with opt-out available)
To improve our website, programs, and outreach
To comply with legal, insurance, and diocesan safety requirements
To thank donors and issue tax receipts

4. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. When minors participate in our programs, all registration must be completed by a parent or legal guardian. If we discover that personal information has been collected from a child without consent, we will delete it promptly.

5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

With diocesan or school officials for program coordination
With third-party service providers (e.g. email platforms, secure payment processors)
When required by law or to protect the safety of individuals

All vendors we work with must also follow reasonable data protection practices.

6. Donor Privacy
Serviam Apostolate Inc. respects the privacy of our donors. We do not sell, share, or trade our donor list or personal donor information with any other entity. Donor names may be published in annual reports with permission or anonymity options.

7. Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience and track how the site is used. This may include services like Google Analytics or embedded YouTube videos. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may limit some functionality.

8. How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal data, including:

SSL encryption for online forms and transactions
Restricted access to data internally
Secure storage of paper forms and digital files

9. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:

Access, update, or delete your personal information
Opt out of email or text communications
Request the removal of a child’s information from our database

To do so, please contact us using the information below.

10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other Catholic organizations, parishes, or ministries. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here and, if significant, announced via email or on our website. Your continued use of our website implies acceptance of the updated policy.