Privacy Policy

Maryville Retreat Center (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website https://maryvilleretreatcenter.org/ (the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information that is relevant and necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our Site:

• Personal Information: When you voluntarily provide it, such as when filling out a contact form, signing up for newsletters, or making a purchase. This may include your name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping address, and payment information.
• Non-Personal Information: Information automatically collected, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, and the date/time of visits.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools (such as Google Analytics), and similar technologies to improve the functionality of the Site and understand user behavior.

2. How We Use Your Information

We will not use your personal information for purposes materially different from those described without your consent. We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
• Process transactions and deliver products/services
• Monitor and analyze website performance and user behavior
• Send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (if you have opted in)
• Comply with legal obligations

We may also use aggregated, anonymized data for internal analytics or business purposes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• With trusted service providers who assist in operating the Site or delivering services (e.g., payment processors, email service providers, analytics platforms)
• If required by law, regulation, or legal process
• To protect our rights, safety, and property or that of our users

4. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

5. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information you provide against unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

7. Your Choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us. You may:

• Opt out of receiving marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails
• Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies

Some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

8. Future Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using our online contact form or by mail at:

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

11. International Visitors

If you are visiting our site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located.