Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 16 September 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to ECSW.org, the official website of the East Central Synod of Wisconsin (ECSW). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways, including:

  • Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through forms on our website, such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

  • Non-Personal Information: Information that does not identify you personally, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:

  • To personalize and improve your experience on our website.

  • To respond to your inquiries, provide information, or fulfill your requests.

  • To send periodic emails and communications about ECSW events, news, and updates.

  • To improve our website, services, and offerings based on your feedback.

  • To monitor and analyze website usage and trends.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties unless we provide you with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release information when it's appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our or others' rights, property, or safety.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

ECSW.org may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your web browser that enables the site’s or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We, therefore, have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

7. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Consent

By using our site, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

ECSW.org reserves the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

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

This policy is intended to comply with all relevant privacy laws and regulations. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.