Protecting your private information is our priority. This Statement of Privacy applies to FSSP.com and MissionTradition.us. The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (“Fraternity”) governs data collection and usage. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise noted, all references to The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter include FSSP.com and MissionTradition.us. The Fraternity operates its websites as part of its 501(c)(3) non-profit corporate status. By using the Fraternity’s websites, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.
Collection of your Personal Information
If you choose to contact the Fraternity, or sign up for our newsletter Memento, the Fraternity may collect personally identifiable information, such as your:
- Name
- Address
- E-mail Address
- Phone Number
If you make donations, enroll in novenas or our Adjutorium program, or purchase products from the Fraternity, we collect billing and credit card information. This information is used to complete the donation or purchase transaction.
Information about your computer hardware and software may be automatically collected by the Fraternity via Google Analytics. This information can include: your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times and referring website addresses. This information is used for the operation of our website, to maintain quality of our websites, and to provide general statistics regarding use of the Fraternity’s websites.
The Fraternity encourages you to review the privacy statements of websites you choose to link to from the Fraternity so that you can understand how those websites collect, use and share your information. The Fraternity is not responsible for the privacy statements or other content on websites outside of the Fraternity’s websites.
Use of your Personal Information
The Fraternity collects and uses your personal information to operate its websites and deliver the services you have requested.
The Fraternity may also use your personally identifiable information to inform you of new novenas, programs, or initiatives available from the Fraternity or its associates. The Fraternity may also contact you via surveys to conduct research about your opinion of our mission, or of potential new initiatives that may be offered.
The Fraternity does not sell, rent or lease its customer lists to third parties.
The Fraternity may share data with trusted partners to help perform statistical analysis, send you email or postal mail, provide customer support, or arrange for deliveries. All such third parties are prohibited from using your personal information except to provide these services to Fraternity, and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
The Fraternity may keep track of the websites and pages our users visit within the Fraternity, in order to determine what Fraternity offerings and content are the most popular. This data is used to deliver customized content within the Fraternity to supporters whose behavior indicates that they are interested in a particular subject area or offering.
The Fraternity will disclose your personal information, without notice, only if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on the Fraternity or its websites; (b) protect and defend the rights or property of the Fraternity; and, (c) act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of the Fraternity, or the public.
SMS opt-in or phone numbers for the purpose of SMS are not being shared with any third party and affiliate company for marketing purposes.
Security of your Personal Information
The Fraternity secures your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. The Fraternity uses the following methods for this purpose:
- The SSL Protocol (denoted by the use of https)
- COMODO or Let’s Encrypt (Certificates), Authorize.Net (Credit Card transactions), or Stripe.com (Credit Card transactions)
When personal information (such as a credit card number) is transmitted to other websites, it is protected through the use of encryption, such as the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol, and it is shared with the PCI-compliant processors listed above.
Children Under Thirteen
The Fraternity does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen. If you are under the age of thirteen, you must ask your parent or guardian for permission to use these websites.
Opt-Out & Unsubscribe
We respect your privacy and give you an opportunity to opt-out of receiving announcements of certain information. Users may opt-out of receiving any or all communications from the Fraternity by contacting us here:
- Web page: fssp.com
- Email: info@fssp.com
- Phone: (570) 842-4000
SMS Terms And Conditions
1- SMS Consent Communication:
The Phone Numbers obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
2- Types of SMS Communications:
If you have consented to receive text messages from Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter, you may receive messages related to the following:
• Questions about Donations
• General information
3- Message Frequency:
Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. You may receive up to 5 messages per day depending on your engagement.
4- Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:
Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.
5- Opt-In Method:
You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter in the following way:
• By submitting a website form
6- Opt-Out Method:
You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply “STOP” to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.
7- Help:
If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at (570) 842-4000
Additional Options:
• If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.
8- Standard Messaging Disclosures:
• Message and data rates may apply.
• You can opt-out at any time by texting “STOP.”
• For assistance, reply with the word “HELP” or contact Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter directly at (570) 842-4000
• To learn more about our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions visit https://fssp.com/online-privacy-policy/
• Message frequency may vary.
Changes to this Statement
The Fraternity will occasionally update this Statement of Privacy to reflect organizational and supporter feedback. The Fraternity encourages you to periodically review this Statement to be informed of how the Fraternity is protecting your information.
Contact Information
The Fraternity welcomes your questions or comments regarding this Statement of Privacy. If you believe that the Fraternity has not adhered to this Statement, please contact the Fraternity at:
Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter
North American District Headquarters
450 Venard Road
South Abington Township, Pennsylvania 18411
Email Address:
info@fssp.com
Telephone number:
(570) 842-4000
Effective as of April 24, 2017
