St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center 

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 1st, 2026


St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center ("SMSC," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal information entrusted to us by employees, applicants, volunteers, program participants, family members, donors, and visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information obtained through our programs, services, website, employment processes, and other interactions.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:

  • Name,      address, telephone number, and email address
  • Date      of birth and emergency contact information
  • Employment      and educational history
  • Professional      licenses and certifications
  • Driver's      license information and driving records
  • Background      screening information where permitted by law
  • Payroll,      tax, and benefits information
  • Donation      and payment information
  • Information      related to participation in our programs and services
  • Health      or medical information when necessary for employment, safety,      accommodations, or program participation

How We Use Information

We may use personal information for legitimate business and organizational purposes, including:

  • Providing      services and support to program participants
  • Processing      employment applications and onboarding employees
  • Administering      payroll, benefits, and human resources functions
  • Managing      volunteer activities
  • Processing      donations and financial transactions
  • Communicating      with individuals regarding programs, services, events, and organizational      updates
  • Maintaining      safety and security
  • Complying      with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations

Information Sharing

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center does not sell personal information.

We may share personal information with authorized third parties when necessary to:

  • Conduct      background checks and employment screenings
  • Administer      payroll and employee benefits
  • Comply      with legal requirements or government requests
  • Process      payments and donations
  • Provide      services through approved vendors and contractors
  • Protect      the health, safety, rights, or property of SMSC and the individuals we      serve

All third-party providers are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards for confidential information.

Data Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Employee and Applicant Information

Information collected during the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and employment process is used solely for employment-related purposes and is maintained in accordance with applicable federal and California laws.

Program Participant Confidentiality

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center is committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of the individuals we serve. Access to participant information is limited to authorized personnel with a legitimate business or service-related need.

Website Information

When visiting our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP      address
  • Browser      type
  • Device      information
  • Pages      visited
  • Date      and time of access

This information is used to improve website functionality and user experience.

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance website performance and analytics.

Data Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill business, legal, regulatory, operational, or contractual requirements.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, individuals may request:

  • Access      to their personal information
  • Correction      of inaccurate information
  • Information      regarding how their personal information is used

Requests may be subject to identity verification and legal limitations.

Changes to This Policy

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will be posted with a revised effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center
2119 E. Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92019
Phone: 619 - 442 - 5129
Website: https://stmsc.org/