Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 6/25/2024

Introduction

Thank you for visiting snddeneastwest.org. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose information when you visit our website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Who we are

Our website addresses are: https://snddenwest.org, https://snddeneast.org and https://snddeneastwest.org. These websites are owned and operated by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, U.S. East-West Province, Inc. We seek to provide information about the work of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and opportunities for involvement.

You may contact us using the methods indicated on this site. If you have specific privacy-related concerns, please e-mail East-West Communications at ewcommunications@sndden.org.

Copyright

All original material, photos and articles are the property of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, U.S. East-West Province, Inc., protected by United States and international copyright laws, except where indicated, and may be reprinted only with written permission.

The content of some pages are the opinions of the individual authors and, unless otherwise indicated, may not be taken to represent the official position of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.

What personal data we collect and why we collect it

We respect the privacy of all our visitors. When you visit our website, you remain anonymous. We do not require you to register to view our website. However, for those wishing to respond to an article or sign up for e-news, we do require your name, zip code and email address. We do not sell, trade or share your information with anyone.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracing your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze our website traffic. The Google Analytics Privacy Policy can be viewed here. To block Google Analytics, please visit this page to install a browser extension: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Who we share your data with

If you visit this website, your data may be shared with Constant Contact if you choose to register to receive a publication, or with DonorPerfect/SofterWare if you make an online donation. Please click on the links above to view the privacy policies for each of the organizations.

Constant Contact

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur have partnered with Constant Contact to facilitate distribution of our communications via email. Subscribers may choose to unsubscribe at any time. To unsubscribe, follow the Opt-Out link at the bottom of an email.

DonorPerfect/SofterWare

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur have partnered with DonorPerfect/Softerware to facilitate our online credit card transactions. When you make a donation to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur using the Donate button, DonorPerfect/SofterWare collects a variety of personal information about you in order to properly process your donation. DonorPerfect/SofterWare shares this information with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. This way we can enter you into our database of supporters.

DonorPerfect/SofterWare collects credit card information to process donations. This information is maintained on a secure server for internal processes only. DonorPerfect/SofterWare also uses a credit card processing company to process donations. This company does not retain, share, store, or use personally identifiable information for any secondary purposes.

What rights you have over your data

If you have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where we send your data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

How we protect your data

We are taking measures to prevent data breaches by observing password best practices and through server level security against brute force attacks.

External Links

In order to provide a more useful site, snddeneast.org, snddeneastwest.org, snddenwest.org org contains links to other websites. Please note, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites.

How we Use your Information

We use the information collected through Google Analytics 4 to analyze website traffic, track user interactions, and improve our website's content and functionality. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Cookies

We use cookies on snddeneastwest.org to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze website usage and customize your experience. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but please note that some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

You can choose to opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates or changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.

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