Our Web Site Privacy Policy

The Parish Community of Our Lady of the Black Hills Catholic Church is the sole owner of the information collected on this site. We will not sell, share, or rent this information to others in ways different from what is disclosed in this statement.

We collect information from our users at several different points on our web site.

Cookies

A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user's hard drive containing information about the user. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information while on our site. Once the user closes their browser, the cookie simply terminates. We generate cookies on some pages to ensure to ensure proper navigation. Their use may be expanded in the future to enhance additional functions or make certain tasks easier for web site users.

Forms

As a convenience to our Parishioners, we do offer online forms for a number of purposes. The forms currently available will vary. Some of the forms include, but are not limited to, registering as a new member of our Parish, updating the current registration information, signing up for classes and programs such as Youth Formation and Vacation Bible School, Prayer Petition Requests, etc. This information is not permanently stored on the server, unless otherwise noted on the form. As required, some of the information may be provided to the Diocese of Rapid City. In most cases, your computer's IP Address will be automatically included in the information submitted on the form. The sole purpose of including your computer's IP Address is to help track down potential abusers.

Links

This web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every web site that collects personally identifiable information.

This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this Web site.

Log Files

We may use IP addresses and browser information of visitors to analyze trends, administer the site, track user's movement, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. This information is not linked to personally identifiable information.

Security

This site has taken reasonable security measures to protect the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under our control. Please remember that no computer system should be considered safe from intrusion.

Surveys

From time-to-time our site requests information from users via surveys. Participation in these surveys is completely voluntary and the user therefore has a choice whether or not to disclose this information. Information requested may include contact information (such as name and address), and demographic information (such as zip code, age level). Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving the use and satisfaction of this site.

Notification of Changes

If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on our web site so our users are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it.