Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2024
Last Updated: January 10, 2025

Knights of Columbus, Council 8909 (“Council 8909,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the primary website located at kofc8909.org, along with any affiliated landing pages hosted on subdomains of the primary domain (collectively referred to as the “Website”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access or use the Website.

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not consent to these practices, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately.

1. Scope of Policy and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information, including but not limited to names, email addresses, and phone numbers provided by individuals making inquiries, expressing interest in membership, or engaging with affiliated programs. It applies to all users of the Website, regardless of geographic location, with a primary focus on visitors situated in Colorado, USA.

2. Collection of Information

The Website collects personal information, such as names, email addresses, and phone numbers, submitted by individuals through inquiry forms. This information may be provided by prospective members interested in joining Council 8909 (or affiliated organizations), individuals making general inquiries, or those engaging with affiliated programs. The information is collected to facilitate communication, respond to inquiries, and provide additional information as requested.

Third-Party Platforms:

  • SignUpGenius: The council utilizes SignUpGenius to facilitate volunteer coordination. Although the council may access data collected by SignUpGenius, such information is handled independently of the Website. For more information, consult the SignUpGenius Privacy Policy.
  • Square: The Website provides links to Square for event ticket sales and other purchases. Users are encouraged to review the Square Privacy Policy.

Non-personally identifiable information is collected through cookies and analytics tools. For details, refer to Section 3.

3. Cookies and Analytics

Cookie Management: The Website uses the CookieYes plugin to inform users of cookie use and to allow for cookie preference management. Visitors can adjust their cookie preferences directly on the Website by selecting the CookieYes icon. See Cookie Policy.

Analytics Tools: The Website utilizes Google Analytics to collect anonymized data, including but not limited to IP addresses, browser types, and session durations. The Website also employs All In One SEO for optimization purposes. Users who wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking may do so by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Google Fonts: This Website uses fonts provided by the Google Fonts API, which is designed to limit the collection, storage, and use of end-user data. The Google Fonts Web API operates unauthenticated and does not set or log cookies. Font requests are made to resource-specific domains, such as fonts.googleapis.com or fonts.gstatic.com, and are separate from other Google services that require authentication, such as Gmail. For clarity, Google does not use any information collected by Google Fonts to create profiles of end users or for targeted advertising. For more information, visit: Google Fonts and Google Privacy Policy.

4. User Rights

Your Rights: Depending on your location, you may have the following rights concerning your personal information:

  • Access: The right to request a copy of any personal data that has been collected.
  • Rectification: The right to request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: The right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to any overriding legal obligations.
  • Objection: The right to object to the processing of personal information for specific purposes.

Exercising Your Rights: To exercise any of these rights, please contact the Grand Knight at GrandKnight@kofc8909.org.

5. Security of Information

Knights of Columbus, Council 8909, implements reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the integrity of the Website and any associated landing pages. These measures include firewall protection, malware scans, and access controls. Best practices are followed to safeguard the Website from unauthorized access or data breaches.

Despite these efforts, no online platform is entirely secure. Users are advised to take appropriate precautions, including using secure devices and updating their software regularly. The hosting plan includes daily, weekly, and monthly backups to ensure the continuity and integrity of the Website.

6. Publication of Photos and Content

Photographs and content published on the Website may include images of council members, their families, parish members, or other community participants.

Consent is implied for photographs taken in public settings, such as events or gatherings.

Non-Public Settings: For photographs taken in private or semi-private settings (e.g., council meetings or award ceremonies), individuals are presumed to be aware they are being photographed, particularly when posing for the camera.

Requests to remove photographs or content must be submitted to the Grand Knight at GrandKnight@kofc8909.org. All photos are retained indefinitely, subject to periodic purging at the discretion of future web administrators.

7. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. Knights of Columbus, Council 8909, does not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If such information is inadvertently collected, appropriate steps will be taken to delete it. Requests for removal should be directed to GrandKnight@KofC8909.org.

8. External Links and Liability

The Website contains hyperlinks to third-party platforms and resources, including but not limited to district, state, and national Knights of Columbus websites, Catholic resources, and the Vatican website. While these links are provided for user convenience, Knights of Columbus, Council 8909, assumes no responsibility for the content or data practices of these third-party sites.

Users are strongly encouraged to review the privacy policies of all external platforms they access:

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. Any disputes arising hereunder shall be resolved as follows:

  1. Contact the Grand Knight at GrandKnight@kofc8909.org.
  2. Escalate to Knights of Columbus district leadership.
  3. Consult with the pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
  4. Engage in mediation proceedings within Douglas County, Colorado.

10. Amendments

Knights of Columbus, Council 8909, reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at its sole discretion. Changes will be reflected in the “Date of Last Revision” at the top of this page. Council members will be notified of significant updates via email.

11. Accessibility

Knights of Columbus, Council 8909, is committed to ensuring that this Website is accessible to all users. If you encounter accessibility issues or require assistance, please contact GrandKnight@kofc8909.org.

12. Contact Information

Knights of Columbus, Council 8909
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
2746 Fifth Street
Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104

Email: GrandKnight@kofc8909.org

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