Last updated: August 21, 2025

1. Introduction

Holy Spirit Major Seminary ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by Holy Spirit Major Seminary when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

• Contact us through our website contact forms
• Subscribe to our newsletters or publications
• Register for events or programs
• Send us emails or other communications

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Educational background and interests
• Any other information you choose to provide

3. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• Information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device
• Information about your browsing behavior, including pages you visit and links you click
• Device information such as operating system and browser type

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer service
• Send you updates about our programs, events, and publications
• Process applications and registrations
• Analyze website usage and improve user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• In connection with a merger, sale, or other transfer of all or part of our organization

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access, update, or delete your personal information
• The right to opt-out of certain communications
• The right to data portability
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

13. Contact Us

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