Effective date: July 29, 2026

The Catholic Sun is the official news source of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit catholicsun.org (the “Website”), subscribe to communications, contact us, or interact with videos and other embedded content.

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Your first and last name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
• Contact information and message contents when you contact us.
• Information you submit through forms, surveys, event registrations, or similar features that may be offered on the Website.

Please do not submit confidential or sensitive personal information through general website forms.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, our servers and service providers may automatically collect limited technical information, such as:

• Internet Protocol address.
• Browser and device type.
• Operating system.
• Pages viewed and referring pages.
• Date, time, and approximate duration of visits.
• Cookie identifiers and similar technical information.
• Website errors, performance information, and security events.

We use this information to operate the Website, understand general usage, improve performance, prevent abuse, and maintain security.

YouTube API Services and Embedded Videos

The Website uses YouTube API Services and official YouTube embedded players to display public video content. Our video component may retrieve public information such as video and playlist identifiers, titles, descriptions, thumbnails, publication dates, availability information, and live-stream status.

Our Website does not require visitors to sign into YouTube and does not use the YouTube API to access visitors’ private YouTube account information. We do not upload, edit, delete, download, claim, or resell YouTube content through this component.

When you view or interact with embedded YouTube content, Google and YouTube may collect information directly from your browser, place cookies or similar technologies, and process information according to their own policies. Your use of YouTube features is subject to the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website and its service providers may use cookies, local storage, pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Remember website preferences.
• measure traffic and Website performance.
• Support security and fraud prevention.
• Enable embedded media and other third-party features.
• Improve content and visitor experience.

You can manage or block cookies using your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may prevent some Website features, including embedded videos, from working correctly.

How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Website.
• Deliver newsletters and other communications you request.
• Respond to questions and messages.
• Display public videos, podcasts, livestreams, and related content.
• Understand Website traffic and content performance.
• Diagnose technical problems.
• Protect the Website, visitors, and the Diocese from fraud, abuse, or security threats.
• Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.

How We Share Information

We may share information with service providers that help us operate the Website, deliver email communications, host content, analyze performance, maintain security, or provide embedded media.

These providers may process information only as necessary to perform services for us and are subject to their own contractual and legal obligations.

We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, or a valid governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, and security of the Website, the Diocese of Phoenix, our visitors, or others.

We do not sell newsletter subscriber names or email addresses.

Third-Party Services and Links

The Website may contain links to or embedded content from third parties, including YouTube, Google, podcast platforms, social-media services, event websites, and partner organizations.

These third parties operate independently and may collect information according to their own privacy policies. This Privacy Policy does not govern third-party websites or services.

Newsletter Choices

You may unsubscribe from The Catholic Sun newsletter at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in an email. We may retain limited information necessary to honor an unsubscribe request and prevent future unwanted messages.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide requested services, maintain business and legal records, protect the Website, and comply with applicable obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

Your Privacy Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have provided to us.

You may also:

• Unsubscribe from email communications.
• Adjust browser cookie settings.
• Decline to interact with third-party embedded content.
• Contact us with questions about our privacy practices.

We may need to verify your identity before completing certain privacy requests.

Children’s Privacy

The Website is intended for a general audience and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent. If we learn that personal information was collected from a child under 13 without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Information Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no website, network, or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to the Website, our services, legal requirements, or privacy practices. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

Questions or privacy requests may be submitted through our Contact page or mailed to:

The Catholic Sun
Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
400 E. Monroe St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004