Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 26, 2025

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how My Latin Mass (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit MyLatinMass.com, submit forms, make donations, or opt in to receive SMS text messages from us. By using our website or providing your information, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Scope

This Policy applies to information collected online through MyLatinMass.com and through our SMS text messaging program. It does not cover third-party websites or services that we do not control.

Information We Collect

  • Identifiers & Contact Info: name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
  • SMS Consent & Messaging Data: phone number, opt-in/opt-out status, consent timestamp, message delivery records, and limited message metadata (e.g., time sent). We keep this to operate the program and demonstrate compliance.
  • Donation/Transaction Data: donation amounts, frequency, and related details. Payment card data is processed by our third-party payment processor (e.g., Stripe) and is not stored on our servers.
  • Usage & Device Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, and interactions. We may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and similar technologies (cookies, pixels).
  • Communications: messages you send to us (email, forms, replies to SMS).

How We Use Information

  • To provide devotional content, event updates, and site functionality.
  • To send donation confirmations, reminders, and liturgical or community updates via SMS (with your consent).
  • To process donations and maintain records.
  • To respond to inquiries and provide support.
  • To improve our website, services, and user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.

SMS Text Messaging Privacy

  • Opt-In: You may opt in on our website by providing your number and agreeing to receive texts. Message frequency may vary. Message & data rates may apply.
  • Opt-Out: Reply STOP to any message to cancel at any time. Reply HELP for help.
  • Purpose: donation confirmations, event reminders, liturgical updates, and related communications from My Latin Mass.
  • Data We Keep: consent records (e.g., timestamp, IP where available), phone number, and limited messaging metadata necessary for program operation and compliance.
  • Service Providers: we may use messaging providers (e.g., Twilio) to deliver SMS; they act as our service providers/“processors.”

Legal Bases (EEA/UK Users)

Where applicable, we process personal data based on your consent (e.g., SMS opt-in), our legitimate interests (e.g., site security, basic analytics), and performance of a contract (e.g., processing donations you initiate).

How We Share Information

  • Service Providers: vendors that help us operate the website, process donations (e.g., Stripe), send communications (e.g., Twilio), and provide analytics (e.g., Google).
  • Legal & Safety: to comply with law, enforce our Terms, or protect rights, property, or safety.
  • No Sale: we do not sell your personal information.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. SMS consent records and related metadata may be retained to demonstrate compliance and opt-in/opt-out history.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the site and understand usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not function properly without certain cookies enabled.

Your Choices & Rights

  • SMS: reply STOP to unsubscribe; reply HELP for help.
  • Email/Contact: you may request access, correction, or deletion of your data by emailing mylatinmass@gmail.com.
  • EEA/UK: where applicable, you may have additional rights (e.g., portability, objection, restriction).
  • California Residents: you may have rights under California law (e.g., access, deletion). Contact us to exercise these rights.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and SMS program are not directed to children under the age of 13. If you believe a child provided personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

International Users

If you access the site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be processed in the United States, where laws may differ from those in your country.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above reflects the most recent changes. Your continued use of the site or SMS program after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Policy or our practices, contact us at mylatinmass@gmail.com or (305) 771-3633.

This Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.