Ave Maria Radio Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Ave Maria Radio, owned and operated by Ave Maria Communications (which also operates Annunciation Radio), values your trust and is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information: Names, email addresses, and phone numbers submitted through forms (donations, prayer requests, event registrations, newsletters).

Sensitive Information: Prayer intentions are collected but anonymized before being shared with our prayer team.

Technical Information: Cookies, Google Analytics data, IP addresses, and browser/device details.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide communications, exclusive content, and personalized experiences based on your engagement.

  • To send updates about programming, events, and mission‑related initiatives.

  • To improve our website and services through analytics.

  • To share anonymized prayer requests with our prayer team.

  • For internal marketing and outreach purposes, your submitted information may be accessed by our team of staff and contracted service providers. Personal information (such as your name, email, or phone number) is never shared externally and is only used within our organization to support mission‑related communication.

4. Data Sharing

  • We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties.

  • We market to our user base via our own social media platforms.

  • We do not share data with affiliated organizations, though we disclose that Ave Maria Radio is part of Ave Maria Communications.

  • Contracted marketing or technical service providers may assist us in managing communications or digital platforms; however, they do not receive or use your personal information for their own purposes.

5. Security

Our website uses SSL encryption and is protected by Cloudflare servers. We take reasonable steps to safeguard your information against unauthorized access or disclosure.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained for a minimum of six months. Systematic purges are conducted to remove data that is no longer relevant. If you request deletion, we remove your data within 5–10 business days.

7. Your Rights & Choices

You may opt out of communications and tracking at any time. You may request deletion of your personal data. You may contact us with privacy concerns via the Contact Us form on our website, and a representative will respond.

8. Compliance

We comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations. Visitors from regions with specific privacy requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) may have additional rights.

9. Updates to This Policy

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

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please use the Contact Us form on our website.