Privacy Policy

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Athleta Christi
Effective date: Nov 21, 2025

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1. Who We Are

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Athleta Christi (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to [brief mission statement – e.g., “promoting Catholic spiritual formation, community, and outreach through events, content, and digital initiatives.”]

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you:

• Visit our website at [insert main domain, e.g., www.athletachristi.org]
• Use our online forms, event registrations, and donation pages
• Subscribe to our email newsletters or other communications
• Engage with us on social media or through other digital services we operate

By using our digital services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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2. Information We Collect

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We may collect the following categories of information:

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2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact information
  • Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
• Donation and payment information
  • Donation amounts and history
  • Billing address
  • Limited payment details (most payment data is processed directly by secure third-party payment processors; we do not store full credit card numbers)
• Event & program participation
  • Event registrations, attendance, volunteer sign-ups, and related preferences
• Communication content
  • Messages you send us (contact forms, email, social media messages, survey responses, feedback)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

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When you visit our website or interact with our digital content, we may automatically collect:

• Device & usage information
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on pages
  • Referring URL (the site you came from)
• Cookies and similar technologies
  • Session cookies to keep the site functioning correctly
  • Analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site
  • Preference cookies to remember your settings (e.g., language)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

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We may receive information about you from:

• Donation platforms and payment processors (e.g., Givebutter)
• Email marketing and CRM tools (e.g., Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign)
• Social media platforms when you interact with our accounts or share our content

The information we receive will depend on your privacy settings with those services.

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3. How We Use Your Information

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We use your information to:

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3.1 Ministry & Mission-Related Uses

• Provide, maintain, and improve our website and digital services
• Communicate about our mission, programs, events, and initiatives
• Process donations, send donation receipts, and acknowledge gifts
• Manage event registrations, attendance, and follow-up
• Build relationships with supporters, volunteers, and participants

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3.2 Administrative & Operational Uses

• Maintain accurate donor and contact records
• Send administrative information (e.g., confirmations, policy updates, important notices)
• Respond to inquiries, questions, and support requests
• Enforce our terms, agreements, and policies

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3.3 Marketing & Communications

• Send newsletters, updates, and other communications you opt into
• Tailor content and communications based on your interactions and preferences
• Conduct surveys, engagement campaigns, and outreach efforts

You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us directly.

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3.4 Legal & Security Purposes

• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or security risks
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests
• Protect our rights, property, and the safety of our staff, volunteers, and community

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4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with:

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4.1 Service Providers & Partners

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Trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our ministry and digital services, such as:

• Website hosting and content management platforms (e.g., Webflow)
• Email marketing and CRM tools (e.g., Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign)
• Payment processors and donation platforms
• Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Cloud storage and IT service providers

These providers are given access to only the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to protect it appropriately.

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4.2 Legal Requirements & Protection

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We may disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to:

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
• Respond to lawful requests by public authorities
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of Athleta Christi, our staff, volunteers, or others

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4.3 Organizational Changes

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If our structure changes (for example, if we merge with or become part of another ministry or nonprofit), your information may be transferred as part of that change, subject to continued protection consistent with this Policy.

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5. Donor Privacy

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We deeply value the trust of our donors and supporters. As part of our donor privacy commitment:

• We do not sell or rent donor information to other organizations.
• We do not share donor information for third-party marketing purposes.
• Donation information is used only for processing gifts, issuing receipts, maintaining donor records, and communicating about our mission and giving opportunities (where permissible).

If you wish to remain anonymous as a donor or limit how we communicate with you, please contact us using the details below.

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6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

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Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep the site running securely and efficiently
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how visitors use our site, so we can improve it

6.1 Types of Cookies

• Essential cookies – Necessary for website operation and security
• Analytics cookies – Help us understand usage patterns (e.g., which pages are most visited)
• Preference cookies – Remember your settings and choices

6.2 Your Choices

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Most browsers allow you to:

• Refuse or block cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Receive a warning before cookies are stored

Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

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7. Data Retention

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We keep your information only as long as necessary for:

• The purposes described in this Privacy Policy
• Legal, accounting, and reporting requirements (for example, donation records for tax compliance)

The specific retention period depends on the type of information and applicable laws. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it where feasible.

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8. Data Security

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We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against:

• Unauthorized access
• Loss or theft
• Misuse or alteration

These measures may include:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS) on our website
• Restricted access to donor and contact databases
• Use of reputable third-party providers with strong security standards

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to protect your information to the best of our ability.

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9. Your Rights & Choices

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Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have one or more of the following rights:

• Access – Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction – Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion – Request we delete your information where there is no compelling reason for us to continue processing it
• Restriction – Ask us to restrict how we use your information
• Objection – Object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing
• Portability – Request a copy of your information in a commonly used, machine-readable format (where applicable)
• Withdraw consent – Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 14. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

You can also:

• Unsubscribe from marketing emails by using the link provided in those emails.
• Adjust cookie settings in your browser.

10. Third-Party Websites & Services

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Our website and communications may include links to third-party sites or services (for example, donation platforms, event registration pages, social media sites).

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

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11. Children’s Privacy

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Our digital services are not primarily directed to children under the age of 13.

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent where required by law.
• If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

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12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our ministry operations
• Updates to our digital tools and services
• Changes in applicable laws or regulations

When we make changes, we will update the “Effective date” at the top of this page. Significant changes may be communicated through our website or by email where appropriate.

Your continued use of our digital services after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

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13. Contact Us

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If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our handling of your information, please contact us at:

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Athleta Christi
Email: info@athletachristi.org
Mailing Address: 1580 N. Logan Street Suite 660, Denver, Colorado 80203