Privacy Policy for Saint Paul’s Anglican Church

Last Updated: July 11, 2025

At Saint Paul’s Anglican Church, we are committed to stewarding your personal information with care, transparency, and integrity. This privacy policy explains what data we collect through www.saintpauls.net, how we use it, and how we protect it—because your trust matters to us, both online and in person.

By using our website, you agree to this policy and the practices described below.

1. Who We Are

Website: https://www.saintpauls.net
Mailing Address: Saint Paul’s Anglican Church, 101 N. El Monte Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022
Phone: (650) 949-0909

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent to help detect spam. An anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service. See Gravatar’s privacy policy.

Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract this data.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve performance, remember preferences, analyze traffic (via Google Analytics), and support marketing (Google Ads, Facebook Pixel). You can manage cookies in your browser settings.

  • Comment cookies last 1 year
  • Login cookies last 2 days to 2 weeks
  • Editing cookies expire after 1 day

Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content (videos, maps, etc.). These behave as if you visited the third-party site, which may track your interaction or use cookies.

Forms & Submissions

When you fill out a form, we collect your submitted data (e.g., name, email, message) to respond and follow up.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To communicate about events and resources
  • To improve the website
  • To maintain internal records
  • To send email updates (only if you opt in)

4. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your data. We may share it with:

  • Hosting/analytics providers (e.g., WordPress, Google)
  • Email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)
  • Security services (e.g., Akismet)

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.

5. How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely. Registered users (if any) can edit or delete their personal info except usernames. Admins can also edit user info.

6. What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have an account or left comments, you may request:

  • An exported file of your personal data
  • Erasure of your data (except required for legal/admin purposes)

Email requests to steve[at]saintpauls.net.

7. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

8. Security of Your Data

We use SSL encryption (HTTPS) and standard security practices. However, no system is 100% secure. Please use caution when submitting sensitive data online.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent. Contact us if you believe a child has submitted data.

10. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted here with a new date.

11. Contact Us

Have questions about this privacy policy or your data?

Email: steve[at]saintpauls.net
Phone: (650) 949-0909
Address: Saint Paul’s Anglican Church, 101 N. El Monte Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022