Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 11, 2026
St. Ignatius Council 9729 of the Knights of Columbus (“we,” “our,” or “the Council”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through this website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you regarding your information.
Information We Collect
Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you contact us through our website, you may choose to provide information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Any information included in your message
We collect only the information necessary to respond to your inquiry or provide the requested information.
How We Use Your Information
Information submitted through our website may be used to:
- Respond to questions or requests
- Provide information about council activities and programs
- Communicate regarding membership inquiries
- Improve the operation of our website
- Maintain website security
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Website Analytics
Our website may use analytics services such as Google Analytics, Jetpack, or similar tools to better understand how visitors use our website.
These services may collect information such as:
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- General geographic region
This information is collected in aggregate form and is used solely to improve the website and user experience.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and improve performance.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites remember user preferences and gather usage statistics.
Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through browser settings.
Third-Party Links and Services
This website may contain links to external websites, including but not limited to:
- Knights of Columbus Supreme Council
- St. Ignatius Parish
- USCCB
- Archdiocese of Baltimore
- YouTube
- Other charitable or community organizations
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
Online Donations and Payments
In the future, this website may accept donations, event registrations, membership dues, or other payments through secure third-party payment processors such as Stripe.
When payment processing is implemented:
- Payment information will be collected and processed by the payment provider.
- The Council will not store full credit card information on its servers.
- Transactions will be subject to the privacy and security policies of the payment processor.
This Privacy Policy will be updated as necessary when online payment services become available.
Protection of Information
We take reasonable measures to protect the information submitted through our website from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should use discretion when submitting personal information online.
Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that such information has been provided, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in website functionality, legal requirements, or Council operations.
Any updates will be posted on this page along with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the use of your information, please contact:
St. Ignatius Council 9729
c/o St. Ignatius, Hickory Catholic Church
533 E. Jarrettsville Rd.
Forest Hill, Maryland 21050
Email: info@knights9729.com
Phone: 410-879-1926