Effective Date: June 1, 2026.

Knights of Columbus Delaware Valley Council 7581 respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you choose to share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through our website.

This policy is intended for a local council website that collects limited information, such as contact form submissions, volunteer inquiries, event interest, donation-related inquiries, and general website usage information. Website operators should be careful to accurately describe their actual practices, since privacy promises can create legal obligations. The FTC advises organizations to understand what personal information they collect, how it is used, who has access to it, and how it is protected. (Federal Trade Commission)

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through this website, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address, if provided
Messages submitted through contact forms
Volunteer, membership, event, or donation inquiries
Any other information you choose to submit

We may also collect limited non-personal information automatically, such as browser type, device type, pages visited, approximate location, referring website, and general website usage data. This information may be collected through standard website tools, cookies, analytics services, or server logs.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to your questions or requests
Provide information about Council activities, events, charitable work, or membership
Coordinate volunteers, programs, donations, or community outreach
Improve the website and user experience
Maintain website security
Comply with legal obligations
Communicate with you when appropriate

We do not sell your personal information.

Sharing of Information

We may share personal information only when necessary and appropriate, including with:

Council officers or volunteers who need the information to respond to your request
Service providers who help operate the website, email, forms, hosting, analytics, or related services
Knights of Columbus-related organizations, when appropriate for membership, charitable, event, or administrative purposes
Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of others

We do not knowingly trade, rent, or sell personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. The national Knights of Columbus privacy notice similarly states that it does not sell, trade, or otherwise share personal information with unaffiliated companies, which is a useful standard for local council privacy language when accurate. (Knights of Columbus)

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve functionality. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help websites remember certain information.

You can usually adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

If this website uses tools such as Google Analytics, embedded maps, videos, social media widgets, payment processors, or donation platforms, those third-party services may collect information according to their own privacy policies. The FTC notes that third-party tracking may occur when outside companies are allowed to collect information through a website. (Consumer Advice)

Donations and Payment Information

If donations, event payments, or other transactions are accepted through this website, payment information may be processed by a third-party payment provider. We do not directly store complete credit card or banking information on our website unless specifically stated otherwise.

Please review the privacy policy of the payment processor used for any online transactions.

Email Communications

If you provide your email address, we may use it to respond to your inquiry or send information related to Council activities, events, service opportunities, membership, or charitable programs.

You may request that we stop sending non-essential communications by contacting us at the email address listed below.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been submitted, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information submitted through our website. However, no website, email system, or online transmission is completely secure. Visitors should avoid submitting sensitive personal information through standard website forms unless necessary.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including parish websites, Knights of Columbus resources, donation platforms, event pages, social media pages, or community organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of those third-party websites.

Your Privacy Choices

You may contact us to request that we update, correct, or delete personal information you have provided to us, subject to any legal, administrative, or recordkeeping obligations.

Residents of certain states, including New Jersey, may have additional privacy rights under applicable law depending on the type and volume of personal information collected and how it is used. New Jersey’s privacy law became effective in 2025 and provides certain rights such as access, correction, deletion, and opt-out rights for covered entities. (didomi.io)

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us using the contact form on this website.

Please do not submit sensitive personal information through the contact form unless it is necessary for us to respond to your request.