Privacy Policy

The Privacy Policy was last updated 26th September 2025

St. Thomas Episcopal Church and School (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at www.tom1604.org.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our Site:

a. Personal Information You Provide:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Prayer requests
  • Donation information (e.g., amount, payment method via third-party services)
  • Any other information you voluntarily submit through contact forms or registrations

b. Automatically Collected Information:

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages visited and time spent on our Site
2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and prayer requests
  • Provide information about church events, services, and ministries
  • Manage online donations and acknowledgments
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Send newsletters or updates (if you opt-in)
  • Maintain internal records

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties, except:

  • With service providers who help us operate the website (e.g., email or donation platforms)
  • When required by law (e.g., subpoena or legal process)
  • To protect our rights or property

All third-party services we use are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

4. Donation Information

Online donations may be processed through secure third-party services (e.g., PayPal, Tithe.ly, or Stripe). Please review their privacy policies, as we do not store your payment information.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand how visitors use our site and allow us to improve functionality. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some features may not function properly.

6. Email Communications

If you opt in to receive newsletters or updates, you may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in the emails.

7. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

10. Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Correct inaccuracies
  • Request deletion of your information

To make a request, contact us at: stthomaschurch@tom1604.org.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

St. Thomas Episcopal Church
1416 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, Texas 78232
(210) 494-3507
stthomaschurch@tom1604.org