Like most website operators, the Diocese of Amarillo collects non-personally-identifying information of the sort that web browsers and servers typically make available, such as the browser type, language preference, referring site, and the date and time of each visitor request. The Diocese of Amarillo’s purpose in collecting non-personally identifying information is to better understand how the Diocese of Amarillo’s visitors use its website. From time to time, the Diocese of Amarillo may release non-personally-identifying information in the aggregate, i.e., by publishing a report on trends in the usage of its website.

The Diocese of Amarillo also collects potentially personally-identifying information like Internet Protocol (IP) addresses for logged in users and for users leaving comments on https://amarillodiocese.org blog posts. The Diocese of Amarillo only discloses logged in user and commenter IP addresses under the same circumstances that it uses and discloses personally-identifying information as described below.

Certain visitors to the Diocese of Amarillo’s websites choose to interact with the Diocese of Amarillo in ways that require the Diocese of Amarillo to gather personally-identifying information. The amount and type of information that the Diocese of Amarillo gathers depends on the nature of the interaction. For example, we ask visitors who leave a comment at https://amarillodiocese.org to provide an email address.

Some of our programs and websites may allow you to send us an email. We will use the information you provide to respond to your inquiry. You should be reminded that email may not necessarily be secure against interception. Therefore, we suggest that you do not send sensitive personal data (i.e. Social Security number) to us via email. If your intended email communication is very sensitive, or includes information such as your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number, you should instead send it by U.S. mail. Another alternative may be to call us to discuss submission of data through other secure means, if available.

We collect basic contact information, such as your mobile number, when you voluntarily choose to communicate with diocesan staff, or staff of its parishes or schools, via SMS (text messaging). This information is used solely to facilitate communication regarding your participation in sacraments, ministries, events, and services provided by the Diocese of Amarillo, its parishes, and its schools, or to respond to any SMS communication initiated by you.

Your mobile number, personal information, and SMS consent will not be shared with or sold to third parties or affiliates for marketing, promotional, or unrelated purposes. All other categories of information collected exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Your information is kept private and used only by the Diocese of Amarillo, its parishes, and its schools for the purposes of communication you have initiated or agreed to receive.

By agreeing to receive reminders, updates, and support messages from the Diocese of Amarillo, you understand that message frequency varies, and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out.

The security of your Personal Information is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Our Service may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy and terms-of-service of every site you visit.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites, products or services.

The Diocese of Amarillo may collect statistics about the behavior of visitors to its website. The Diocese of Amarillo may display this information publicly or provide it to others. However, the Diocese of Amarillo does not disclose your personally-identifying information.

To enrich and perfect your online experience, the Diocese of Amarillo uses “Cookies”, similar technologies and services provided by others to display personalized content, appropriate advertising and store your preferences on your computer.

A cookie is a string of information that a website stores on a visitor’s computer, and that the visitor’s browser provides to the website each time the visitor returns. The Diocese of Amarillo uses cookies to help the Diocese of Amarillo identify and track visitors, their usage of https://amarillodiocese.org, and their website access preferences. The Diocese of Amarillo visitors who do not wish to have cookies placed on their computers should set their browsers to refuse cookies before using the Diocese of Amarillo’s websites, with the drawback that certain features of the Diocese of Amarillo’s websites may not function properly without the aid of cookies.

By continuing to navigate our website without changing your cookie settings, you hereby acknowledge and agree to the Diocese of Amarillo’s use of cookies.

Although most changes are likely to be minor, the Diocese of Amarillo may change its Privacy Policy from time to time, and in the Diocese of Amarillo’s sole discretion. The Diocese of Amarillo encourages visitors to frequently check this page for any changes to its Privacy Policy. Your continued use of this site after any change in this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such change.

If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, contact us here.