Effective Date: 1/1/2025

Last Updated: 3/16/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Knights of Columbus Council #3562 (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information collected through our website, https://kc3562.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our site, interact with our services, or engage with us through Facebook and other third-party platforms.

By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details.
• Account Information: If you register on our website, we may collect login credentials and profile details.
• Event and Membership Information: If you sign up for events, volunteer opportunities, or membership, we may collect relevant details.
• Social Media Data: If you interact with our website through Facebook or other social media platforms, we may receive your public profile information as permitted by your privacy settings.
• Technical & Usage Data: We automatically collect data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and interaction with site features via cookies and tracking technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve our website, services, and user experience.
• To process registrations, event sign-ups, and membership applications.
• To communicate with you via email, newsletters, or other means regarding updates, events, or community news.
• To personalize content and improve engagement, including targeted advertisements through Facebook and other platforms.
• To ensure security, detect fraudulent activities, and comply with legal obligations.

4. How We Share Your Information

• With Trusted Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers that help operate our website, process payments, or send emails.
• With Facebook & Other Social Media Platforms: If you interact with our content, Facebook may collect data as per its policies.
• For Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to legal requests.
• With Affiliated Organizations: If you are part of the Knights of Columbus network, we may share data with related councils, chapters, or event organizers.

5. Facebook Data Policy Compliance

If our website integrates with Facebook’s services, we ensure compliance with Facebook’s policies, including:

• Limited Data Use: We only collect and process Facebook user data as necessary and do not use it for unauthorized purposes.
• User Consent & Control: Users can manage their privacy settings on Facebook and revoke data-sharing permissions at any time.
• Secure Storage & Handling: We implement security measures to protect Facebook-related data.

For more details, visit Facebook’s Data Policy.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

7. How We Protect Your Information

We take appropriate security measures, including encryption, secure hosting, and access controls, to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

8. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information.
• Opt-out of marketing communications.
• Adjust privacy settings on Facebook to manage shared data.
• Disable cookies or tracking features through your browser.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Address: Packerland Dr; Pewaukee, WI

Phone: 920-205-7483