Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 3, 2025

This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect, or otherwise handle your PII in accordance with our website.

Our website address is saintcosmas.org.

What personal information do we collect from the people who visit our website?

We request the following PII on this website under the following circumstances:

  • Name and email address of people using our contact form. Additionally, when you submit the form, your IP address is recorded.

How do we use and share your information?

We use your information to communicate with you. If you submit our contact form, we will use your information to respond to you. We may share your information internally among people affiliated with our parish as we determine how to handle and route your message and who is the best person to respond to you.

If you choose to include additional PII in your message to us, we may use it for its intended purpose. For instance, if you include your phone number, we may call you.

We do not use your information for marketing purposes.

We never sell your information to a third party.

Security of Information

The security of your personal information is important to us, but no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot be held responsible or liable for any breaches, security vulnerabilities, actions, or damage beyond our control, such as any that affect the platform on which our website is hosted or involve third-party services, vendors, or plugin creators. We are similarly not responsible or liable for any hacking or hacking attempts that may happen to our site.

Third-Party Websites

Our website contains hyperlinks to websites operated by parties other than us. We do not control such websites and are not responsible for their contents or the privacy or other practices of such websites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. It is up to you to read and fully understand the Privacy Policy and terms of service of every site you visit. We have no responsibility or liability for the content or activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

Cookies

A cookie is a small piece of data sent from a website and stored on your device by your browser. Our website is hosted on WordPress.com. Websites hosted on WordPress.com make use of cookies for various purposes. Some cookies are only set for registered WordPress.com users, whereas others are set for all visitors. WordPress.com aims to collect the minimal amount of data necessary to provide its services. For more detailed information, see the WordPress.com/Automattic dedicated Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.

You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You can do this through your browser settings. Since each browser is a little different, please look at your browser’s help menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.

If you turn off cookies, some of the features that make your website experiences more efficient may not function properly.

WordPress.com Menu/Pop-Up

Some visitors to our site may see a floating menu or pop-up, typically located in the lower right corner of your screen and sometimes appearing as three dots. Some of the options on this menu/pop-up prompt you to enter PII. Although this menu/pop-up includes the name of our website, this menu/pop-up is generated and controlled by WordPress.com, not by us. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for this menu/pop-up or its contents or for any PII that you may enter there. We encourage you to review the relevant WordPress.com Privacy Policy and terms of service before engaging with the menu/pop-up.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect PII from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with PII, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected PII from anyone under the age of 18 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page. Changes to this privacy policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Questions

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, you can contact us:

  • By using the contact page on our website.

Your Choice

If you do not agree with any of the provisions of this privacy policy, please refrain from using our website. We respect your privacy and your choice.