Privacy Policy

At the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross Foundation, we take your privacy seriously. We don’t sell your data. We don’t misuse it. And we only use it in ways that serve our mission and help you stay connected with our work.

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Our Principles

1. We use your data respectfully.
   We only use the information you share with us to communicate with you about our work, grow support for the Foundation, and improve your experience with us.
2. We don’t sell your data. Ever.
   We do not — and will not — sell your personal information to anyone. We also do not share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may work with trusted service providers (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Google) and partners solely to operate our own programs, process donations, and improve our outreach.
3. We use common tools to understand and improve.
   Like most websites, we use analytics and remarketing tools to understand how people engage with our site and to stay in touch through ads and emails — but nothing more than what you’d expect.

What We Collect

• Personal information: When you fill out a donation form, subscribe to our email list, or use a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and other information you choose to share, such as your mailing address.
• Site activity: We use tools like Google Analytics and Facebook/Instagram pixels to understand general visitor behavior (e.g., what pages are visited and for how long).
• Email engagement: If you sign up for our updates, we may track whether you open or click on those emails — only so we can improve our communication with you.

These tools use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our website, communications, and content.

We retain personal information as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

How We Use Your Information

• Process and acknowledge donations
• We may use your mailing address to send you updates, invitations, appeals, or other communications related to our mission.
• Email you with relevant updates about our work
• Show you ads on other platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Google, reminding you of our mission and impact
• Analyze aggregated visitor behavior to improve our website and outreach

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

We may use platforms such as:

• Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• Meta (Facebook & Instagram) Ads
• Mailchimp or other email tools
• Donor management software (e.g., BlackBaud)

Who Has Access

Your data is managed by the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross Foundation and its trusted strategic partners—only for the purposes described above.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information and data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices

• You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link at the bottom of any message.
• You can opt out of cookies or remarketing through your browser settings or tools like Google Ad Settings.
• You can contact us at any time to ask about the data we have or to request changes.
• If you’ve given us your mailing address, you can contact us if you prefer not to receive postal mail from us.

Note: This policy is intended for individuals in the United States. If you are located outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be processed and stored in the United States, where privacy laws may not provide the same level of protection as those in your home country.

Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, please contact: info@puhcf.org