Privacy Policy — Diocese of Mysore

Effective Date: 1 May 2026

Introduction

The Diocese of Mysore ("the Diocese", "we", "us") is committed to safeguarding the privacy and dignity of every person who interacts with our website at dioceseofmysore.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you. By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it. This may include:

Contact form submissions — your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message.
Prayer request submissions — your name, email address, and the text of your prayer request.
Newsletter sign-ups — your name and email address.
Event or programme registrations — name, contact details, and any other information requested in the registration form.

We do not collect any sensitive personal data (such as financial details) through this website, except where expressly stated (e.g., donation forms).

How We Use Your Information

To respond to your enquiries, prayer requests, or feedback in a timely manner.
To send you our newsletter or diocesan communications, if you have subscribed.
To process event registrations and keep you informed about diocesan programmes.
To improve the content and functionality of our website.
To comply with our legal and canonical obligations.

Sharing of Information

The Diocese of Mysore does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial or marketing purposes. We may share your information with:

Diocesan staff and clergy who need it to respond to your enquiry.
Service providers who operate our website infrastructure (e.g., web hosting), bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal or ecclesiastical authorities, where required by law or canonical process.

Cookies

This Site uses only essential session cookies required for the proper functioning of the website (e.g., to maintain your session as you navigate the Site). We do not use advertising, tracking, or third-party analytics cookies. You may configure your browser to reject cookies; however, some features of the Site may not function correctly without them.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request deletion of your personal information from our records (subject to canonical and legal retention obligations).
Opt out of newsletter communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email, or by writing to us.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no electronic transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Contact for Data Queries

For any questions or requests relating to your personal data, please contact:

Chancery, Diocese of Mysore
Bishop's House, Bannimantap 'C' Layout
Mysuru — 570 015, Karnataka, India
Email: chancery@dioceseofmysore.com

We aim to respond to all data-related requests within 30 days.