Effective Date: January 2005
Last Updated: January 2026

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through our website or email
• Register for parish programs or events
• Request pastoral services (baptism, marriage, funerals)
• Make donations to the parish
• Subscribe to our newsletter or communications

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you choose to provide.

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 installed on your device. This information is used solely to improve our website's functionality and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
• Communicate with you about parish activities, events, and news
• Maintain parish records and membership information
• Process donations and issue tax receipts as required by Canadian law
• Provide pastoral care and spiritual support
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Diocese: We may share information with the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island for administrative and pastoral purposes
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting parish business
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our parish community

Data Security

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

Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information that we hold
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal and pastoral obligations)
• Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information
• Opt-out of receiving communications from us

Retention of Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Parish records, including sacramental records, are maintained according to Anglican Church canon law and diocesan policies.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

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 new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

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