Catholic Church of St. Ann – Marietta, GA
Effective Date: 10/01/2025
The Catholic Church of St. Ann (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values the privacy of all who visit our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our site.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information You Provide
- When you complete forms (e.g., contact forms, event registrations, ministry sign-ups, online donations), we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you choose to share.
- If you make an online donation or payment, your payment details are processed securely by our third-party payment processor. We do not store sensitive payment information on our servers.
- Non-Personal Information
- We may collect non-identifying information such as browser type, device type, IP address, and pages visited, to help us improve our website and provide a better experience.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information you provide for purposes such as:
- Responding to inquiries or prayer requests.
- Registering you for parish events or programs.
- Processing donations and payments.
- Sending parish news, updates, or bulletins (if you opt-in).
- Improving our website and services.
We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
Sharing of Information
We may share your information only in the following situations:
- With trusted service providers (e.g., donation platforms, email systems) who assist in parish operations.
- When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of the parish community.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze website usage. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of the site may not work properly without them.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g., diocesan resources, Catholic organizations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
Your Choices
- You may opt out of parish communications at any time by following the “unsubscribe” instructions included in our emails or by contacting the parish office.
- You may request to review, update, or delete the personal information we have about you by contacting us directly.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Catholic Church of St. Ann
4905 Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30062
Phone: (770) 552-6400
Email: dsmith@st-ann.org