Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 2, 2026
Introduction / Scope
St. Agnes Catholic Church (“we,” “our,” or “the Parish”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected and used when you visit stagneschurchmena.org or interact with our parish online
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information when you use this website or communicate with us:
Contact Information: name, email address, mailing address, and phone number you provide through forms or email.
Parish Interaction Information: information related to parish registrations, ministry participation, event RSVP forms, or similar parish activities.
Online Giving Information: transaction details and contact information you provide when making online donations, processed via a third-party giving platform.
Website Usage Data: technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This may be collected automatically through cookies or analytics tools if used.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information only for church-related purposes:
• To communicate Mass schedules, parish announcements, and ministry news.
• To manage parish registrations, sacramental participation, or event sign-ups.
• To process financial contributions and provide donation statements.
• To respond to inquiries submitted via contact forms or email.
• To analyze website usage and improve site performance.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing.
3. Online Giving and Third-Party Providers
If you choose to give online, your donation transaction is handled by a secure third-party platform (e.g., OSV Online Giving or equivalent). These providers manage financial information in accordance with industry standards, but you should review their privacy policies directly to understand their practices.
4. Cookies and Tracking
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to collect technical data about how the site is used. Cookies help improve functionality and user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to manage or reject cookies if you prefer.
5. Sharing of Information
We share personal data only in limited circumstances:
• With trusted service providers who assist with communications, donations, or website hosting.
• When required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of parishioners or the parish community.
We do not disclose personal information for commercial marketing.
6. Data Security and Retention
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal data. However, no system is completely secure. We retain personal data for as long as necessary for parish operations and compliance with legal obligations.
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under age 13 online without parental consent. If we learn we have collected such information without consent, we will take steps to delete it.
8. Your Rights and Choices
You can request to:
• Review or update your personal information held by the parish.
• Request that we remove your contact information from parish mailing lists.
Sacramental records, once created, are maintained as permanent church records.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy at any time. Revised versions will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to review the information we hold about you, contact:
St. Agnes Catholic Church
Address: 203 8th Avenue, Mena, Arkansas 71953
Phone: 479-394-1017 or 479-394-2088
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday