Privacy Policy & Website Terms of Use
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Thank you for visiting the Saint George Catholic Church website. Saint George Catholic Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie. We respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy and Website Terms of Use explain how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit our website. By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms.
1. Website Content and Ownership
Unless otherwise indicated, the text, photographs, graphics, logos, documents, and other materials on this website are the property of Saint George Catholic Church or are used with permission. These materials are provided for parish, informational, educational, and religious purposes.
Visitors may view, download, or print website materials for personal, noncommercial use. Parish photographs and other content may not be reproduced, altered, published, sold, or used commercially without prior written permission from the pastor or an authorized parish representative.
2. Accuracy of Information
Saint George Catholic Church makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information. However, the website may occasionally contain errors, omissions, or outdated information. We do not guarantee that all content will always be complete, accurate, or current.
If you have a question or concern about information appearing on the website, please contact the parish office. Any necessary correction will be reviewed and made under the direction of the pastor or an authorized parish representative.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through the website, including when you:
- Complete an online form;
- Request information from the parish;
- Register for a parish event or program;
- Submit a prayer request;
- Make an online donation; or
- Contact the parish by email.
The information collected may include your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, household information, registration details, and any other information you choose to provide.
Please do not submit confidential, sensitive, medical, financial, or sacramental information through a general contact form or ordinary email unless the parish specifically requests it through an appropriate method.
4. How We Use Your Information
Information submitted through the website may be used to:
- Respond to questions or requests;
- Process registrations or event submissions;
- Provide parish communications and ministry information;
- Maintain parish records when appropriate;
- Coordinate parish programs, ministries, and volunteer activities;
- Process donations or payments;
- Improve the website and parish services; and
- Fulfill the purpose described when the information is collected.
Saint George Catholic Church does not sell or rent personal information.
5. Sharing of Information
We may share personal information only when reasonably necessary:
- With authorized parish or diocesan personnel;
- With service providers that help operate the website, process forms, send communications, manage registrations, or process donations;
- When required by law, legal process, or diocesan policy;
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of the parish, the Diocese of Erie, or others; or
- With your consent.
Third-party service providers may maintain their own privacy policies and security practices. Information submitted through those services may be processed according to their terms.
6. Online Donations and Payments
Online donations and payments may be processed through a third-party payment provider. Saint George Catholic Church may receive information necessary to record and acknowledge a transaction but does not necessarily receive or store complete payment-card or bank-account information.
Please review the payment provider’s privacy policy and terms before submitting payment information.
7. Automatically Collected Information and Cookies
When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as:
- Internet Protocol address;
- Browser and device type;
- Date and time of access;
- Pages viewed;
- Referring website; and
- General website-use information.
The website or its service providers may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, understand how the website is used, and improve the visitor experience. You may be able to limit cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website features.
8. Photographs and Media
Photographs or videos taken at parish liturgies, programs, ministries, and public events may appear on the website or parish social-media accounts to share the life of the parish.
Saint George Catholic Church makes reasonable efforts to follow applicable parish and diocesan policies regarding photographs, videos, and permissions, particularly when minors are involved. Questions or concerns regarding an image published by the parish should be directed to the parish office.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is intended to provide information to parishioners, families, and the general public. It is not designed to knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.
Parents and guardians should supervise children’s use of the website and assist them when submitting forms or other information.
10. Information Security
Saint George Catholic Church takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information. However, no website, email system, or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Visitors should use care when submitting information online. Email should not be used to send highly sensitive or confidential information.
11. External Links
This website may contain links to websites operated by the Diocese of Erie, Catholic organizations, ministries, vendors, social-media platforms, or other third parties. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.
Saint George Catholic Church does not control and is not responsible for the availability, content, privacy practices, security, or accuracy of external websites. A link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of all content or opinions found on that website.
12. Public Contact Information
Saint George Catholic Church does not intentionally publish the private contact information of parishioners, clergy, employees, volunteers, or ministry participants without authorization. Official parish contact information may be published when appropriate.
13. Retention of Information
Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, maintain appropriate parish or sacramental records, comply with diocesan policies, satisfy legal obligations, or protect the legitimate interests of the parish.
14. Changes to This Policy
Saint George Catholic Church may revise this policy when changes to parish operations, website practices, technology, legal requirements, or diocesan policies make an update necessary.
The revised policy will be posted on this website with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after an update constitutes acknowledgment of the revised policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy, information submitted through the website, or content appearing on the website, please contact the Saint George Catholic Church parish office through the contact information provided on this website.