Privacy Policy for St. Joseph School

Effective Date: October 20, 2025

At St. Joseph School (“SJS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our students, parents, alumni, staff, and visitors to our website, www.sjs-webster.com. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or engage with our services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personally Identifiable Information (PII): This includes information such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or other details you voluntarily provide when you:

    • Contact us via email, forms, or phone.

    • Register for events, programs, or alumni activities.

    • Submit inquiries or applications for enrollment.

    • Provide feedback, testimonials, or comments about SJS.

  • Non-Personally Identifiable Information: This includes anonymized data such as:

    • Browser type, IP address, device type, and operating system.

    • Website usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site) collected via cookies or analytics tools.

  • Text Messaging Opt-In Data and Consent: If you opt in to receive text message communications from SJS, we collect your phone number and consent details for communication purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries, process applications, or manage event registrations.

  • Communicate with you about school activities, events, alumni news, or updates.

  • Improve our website and services through analytics and user feedback.

  • Maintain records for administrative, educational, or pastoral purposes.

  • Send text message notifications or updates, if you have opted in for such communications.

3. Sharing Your Information

We value your privacy and will not share, sell, or rent your Personally Identifiable Information (PII), including phone/mobile numbers, to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. No phone/mobile number information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.

We will not sell, share, or rent your SMS opt-in information to any third party for any reason other than to deliver the specific services associated with the campaign. However, we may share your personal data, including your SMS opt-in or consent status, with third parties that assist us in providing messaging services, such as platform providers, phone carriers, and other vendors involved in delivering text messages. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

We may also share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Other Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or managing school activities (e.g., website hosting, email services, or event management platforms). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

  • With St. Joseph Basilica Parish: As the spiritual ministry of St. Joseph Basilica Parish, we may share information with the parish for pastoral or administrative purposes, such as coordinating events or services.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or other legal process.

  • School Community: Limited information (e.g., names or testimonials) may be shared publicly with your consent, such as in alumni news, school publications, or on our website.

4. Text Messaging Policy

If you opt in to receive text messages from SJS, we will use your phone number solely for sending notifications or updates related to school activities, events, or programs. As stated above, we will not sell, share, or rent your SMS opt-in information to any third party for any reason other than to deliver the specific services associated with the campaign. Your personal data, including SMS opt-in or consent status, may be shared with platform providers, phone carriers, or other vendors solely to facilitate the delivery of text messages. You may opt out of text message communications at any time by following the instructions provided in the message or contacting us directly.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect non-personally identifiable information about site usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. We may use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools collect anonymized data and do not involve sharing PII for marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

  • Access and Update: You may request access to or updates to your PII by contacting us.

  • Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving communications, including text messages, by following the unsubscribe instructions provided or contacting us directly.

  • Cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13. If we learn that we have collected PII from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

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

St. Joseph School
47 Whitcomb Street
Webster, MA 01570
Email: info@sjs-webster.com
Phone: (508) 943-0378