Privacy Policy
We are very sensitive to the privacy of users who visit this site. We therefore endeavor to provide users all information regarding how we handle personal information and how to contact us.
This site is operated by St Stephen's Episcopal Church, Westborough, Massachusetts, USA. Users can contact us for more information by any of the methods suggested on the Contacts page.
Collection of Personal Information
As of the date of this policy publication (see below) this site does not actively solicit any information from users browsing the site, with the exception of the feedback page. There is no login required and no cookies (see next) are stored to track personal preferences. This may change with subsequent releases of this site, and this policy will be amended at that time as the need arises.
A more detailed listing of the specific policies related to specific privacy and other concerns are documented on the Site Policies page.
Cookies and Preferences
A cookie is a small text file that is stored on a browser when a user visits a Web site. Cookies do not identify the user personally, they simply identify the browser and track the settings, preferences, or features. When a user returns to the site, the user's browser sends the cookie to our web server
Site Traffic Analysis
We track and analyze usage and volume statistics on this site to gauge interest and help streamline the navigation scheme. When users request pages from this site, our servers may log their IP address in order to improve site administration. This information can be used to produce usage statistics to help us better meet the needs of users and determine specific interests. Our internet service provider (ISP) does not collect personal information from site visitors, only general summaries of site activities. This information is used only to improve the site's quality.
Protecting Information
Our ISP is equipped with security measures to protect against the loss, misuse, and unauthorized alteration of the information under our control. We cannot guarantee that the information will not be lost or misused, but we make every effort to ensure that it is secured to avoid such problems.
Foreign Transfer of Data
This site is designed for use by US residents. If you are not a US resident, you can use this site, but you are responsible for making sure that your actions comply with the laws in your area. If you submit information through this Web site, we understand that your action is an affirmative act, indicating informed consent to the processing as well as informed consent to allow the trans-border transfer of the data to the U.S. for the purposes outlined above.
Third-Party Links
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party sites to which we may link. For your own protection, you should review the policies of similar sites to ensure they meet your personal expectations of privacy.
Future Changes to Privacy Policy
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions of this Privacy Policy at any time. As we do not typically use personal information except as provided for above, we are not in a position to notify each user of material changes in our Privacy Policy. We encourage you to periodically check this policy to remain informed of any changes.
Effective Date
This version of the Privacy Policy became effective on the 15th day of September, 2006.