Privacy Notice
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
The JP II Homeschool Ministry ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or participate in our ministry activities.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Register for membership in the JP II Homeschool Ministry
- Sign up for programs (Family Rosary, Field Trips, Friday PE, New Homeschooler Consulting, Adopt an Island Service Project, etc.)
- Submit information for the JP II Family Business Directory
- Contact us via email by visiting our Contact Form or by phone at 904.580.4242
- Communicate with our board members
This information may include:
- Names of parents and children
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Mailing addresses
- Information related to Protecting God's Children workshop completion
- Background check and fingerprint verification status (maintained by the Diocese of St. Augustine)
- Business information for the Family Business Directory (business name, services offered, contact details)
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected, including:
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Date and time of visits
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process membership registrations and renewals
- Coordinate and communicate about programs, events, and activities
- Send ministry updates and announcements
- Maintain our Family Business Directory
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Comply with diocesan requirements and legal obligations
- Improve our ministry services and website
- Verify completion of required safe environment training and background checks
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:
- With the Diocese of St. Augustine as required for compliance with diocesan policies and safe environment requirements
- With event coordinators and volunteers as necessary to facilitate ministry activities
- Within our member directory (with your consent) to facilitate community connections
- In the JP II Family Business Directory (with your explicit consent for business listings)
- When required by law or to protect the safety of our community
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our ministry serves families with children, but our website and communications are directed to parents and guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without parental consent. Information about children is collected from parents/guardians for ministry participation purposes only.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and review the personal information we have about you
- Request corrections to your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and operational requirements)
- Opt out of non-essential communications
- Withdraw consent for directory listings or information sharing
- Request information about your safe environment compliance status
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as registration forms, curriculum providers, or diocesan resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Notice on our website with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or our privacy practices, please visit our Contact Form or call us at 904.580.4242
Diocesan Compliance
As a ministry operating within the Diocese of St. Augustine, we comply with all applicable diocesan policies regarding data protection, safe environment requirements, and privacy practices. Background check and fingerprint information is maintained by the Diocese of St. Augustine in accordance with their policies.