Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 6, 2026
Roman Catholic Womenpriests (RCWP-USA) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
- Contact us through a form or email
- Sign up for newsletters or updates
- Register for events
- Submit an inquiry about community, ordination, or volunteer opportunities
- Make a donation
- Become an Associate Member or otherwise engage with our movement
The information you provide may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Mailing address (if provided)
- Donation information
- Any other information you choose to share with us
We also collect limited technical information automatically through website analytics, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Referring website
This information helps us improve our website and better understand how visitors use it.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your inquiries
- Provide information about our communities, ministries, and programs
- Process donations
- Send newsletters or updates if you have requested them
- Register you for events
- Improve our website and visitor experience
- Fulfill legal and financial recordkeeping obligations
We will only send marketing or email communications if you have chosen to receive them. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.
Donations
If you make a donation through our website, payment processing is handled securely by our third-party payment provider. RCWP does not store or have access to your complete credit card or banking information.
Please refer to the privacy policy of our payment processor for additional information about how your payment information is handled.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Improve website performance
Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share information only with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or providing services on our behalf, such as:
- Email communication platforms
- Donation processing services
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics providers
These providers are required to safeguard your information and use it only for the services they perform for us.
We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of RCWP or others.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While no internet transmission is completely secure, we strive to use industry-standard security practices.
Your Choices
You may:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections to your information
- Request that we delete your information, where appropriate
- Unsubscribe from email communications at any time
To make a request, please contact us using the information below.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. RCWP is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Roman Catholic Womenpriests – USA
Email: president@rcwp-usa.org