Privacy Policy

Catholic Parish Initiatives, Inc.

Effective Date: June 16, 2026

Catholic Parish Initiatives, Inc. ("CPI," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and your choices regarding your information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name

  • Mailing address

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Parish affiliation

  • Donation and raffle participation information

  • Payment and transaction information (processed through secure third-party payment providers)

  • Information voluntarily submitted through forms, surveys, event registrations, or communications with us

  • SMS/mobile phone information when you opt in to receive text messages

We may also collect certain technical information automatically when you visit our website, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Website usage and analytics data

  • Cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

  • Process donations, raffle purchases, and other transactions

  • Communicate regarding parish fundraising programs and events

  • Provide customer service and respond to inquiries

  • Send receipts, confirmations, and administrative notices

  • Deliver newsletters, fundraising updates, and other communications you have requested or agreed to receive

  • Send SMS messages when you have provided consent

  • Improve our website, services, and fundraising programs

  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and financial reporting obligations

  • Prevent fraud and maintain the security of our systems

How We Share Personal Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share personal information with:

  • Participating Catholic parishes involved in fundraising programs administered by CPI

  • Service providers that assist us with payment processing, website hosting, email communications, SMS delivery, data management, printing, mailing, and other operational services

  • Professional advisors, including accountants, auditors, attorneys, and insurers

  • Government agencies or law enforcement when required by law or to protect legal rights

All service providers are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards for personal information and may use the information only for authorized business purposes.

SMS Communications

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you consent to receive text messages from CPI regarding fundraising activities, raffles, parish programs, account updates, and related communications.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message.

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and enhance website functionality.

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function properly.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we maintain about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of certain personal information

  • Withdraw consent for certain communications

  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Catholic Parish Initiatives, Inc.
Email: paul@catholicparishinitiatives.org
Phone: (203) 661-7811
Address: 28 Hartford Ave, Greenwich CT 06830

Website Compliance Notice

For all website forms that collect personal information or SMS consent, include language similar to:

"By submitting this form, you agree to our Privacy Policy and consent to receive communications from Catholic Parish Initiatives. Message and data rates may apply. SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes."

Include a clearly visible hyperlink to the Privacy Policy immediately adjacent to the consent language.

As a best practice, a link to this Privacy Policy should also appear in the footer of every page of the website.