Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025

Viet Catholic San Diego (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, https://vietcatholicsandiego.org/, or make a donation.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address (optional)

  • Phone number (optional)

  • Donation amount and related details

Payment information (such as credit card numbers) is not stored by us.
All payment transactions are securely processed by Stripe, a third-party payment processor.

2. Donation Processing (Stripe)

When you make a donation, your payment is processed through Stripe. Stripe may collect and process your payment information in accordance with their own privacy policy.

We do not have access to your full credit card number or banking information.

You can review Stripe’s Privacy Policy here:
👉 https://stripe.com/privacy

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and acknowledge donations

  • Send donation receipts and confirmations

  • Communicate about our mission, programs, and events (if you opt in)

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal and financial requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Email Communications

If you provide your email address, we may send you:

  • Donation receipts

  • Important updates related to our mission

You may unsubscribe from non-essential emails at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

Sharing of Information

We only share personal information with:

  • Trusted service providers (such as Stripe) who help us operate our website and process donations

  • Legal authorities if required by law

All service providers are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information using administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access the personal information we have about you

  • Correct or update your information

  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Viet Catholic San Diego
Website: https://vietcatholicsandiego.org/
Email:  info@vietcatholicsandiego.org