Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 2, 2026
Knights of Columbus Oak Creek Council 16821 (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms outlined herein.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways, including:
Personal Data
Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and demographic information that you voluntarily give to us when you:
- Fill out our Contact Us or Membership inquiry forms.
- Register for events or volunteer opportunities.
- Communicate with council leadership.
Derivative & Technical Data
Information our servers automatically collect when you access the site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the site.
2. Use of Your Information
Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the site to:
- Respond to your inquiries, contact requests, and membership questions.
- Send you news, event updates, and announcements regarding Council 16821 activities.
- Deliver administrative updates, site maintenance notices, or security alerts.
- Improve the efficiency and operation of our website.
- Prevent fraudulent transactions and monitor against theft or unauthorized activity.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations:
By Law or to Protect Rights
If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation.
Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including web hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and form handling (such as WordPress/Jetpack).
4. Security of Your Information
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.
5. Third-Party Websites
The website may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus, the Wisconsin State Council, or local parish pages. Once you have used these links to leave our site, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information.
6. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 13. If you become aware of any data we have collected from children under age 13, please contact us immediately using the contact information provided below.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Effective Date” of this Privacy Policy. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on the site.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Knights of Columbus Oak Creek Council 16821
Attention: Grand Knight Mark Missurelli
Email: missurelli.koc@gmail.com