First Friday Friars

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 8, 2026

1. Introduction

First Friday Friars (FFF) is a Catholic men's organization dedicated to fellowship, faith formation, and spiritual growth.

We respect the privacy of our members, prospective members, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how First Friday Friars collects, uses, protects, and manages personal information, including information provided through membership applications, email communications, text messaging (SMS), and online payments.

By providing personal information to First Friday Friars, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy. Consent to receive promotional SMS messages is requested separately.

2. Information We Collect

First Friday Friars may collect the following information:

Full name
Mailing address
Email address
Mobile or telephone number
Membership status and history
Membership dues and payment records
Event registrations and attendance information
Communication preferences
Other information voluntarily provided through membership forms, website submissions, or correspondence

Payment transactions may be processed through secure third-party payment processors. First Friday Friars does not intentionally collect or store complete credit card numbers or card security codes on its own systems.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information only for legitimate organizational purposes, including:

Maintaining membership records
Processing membership applications and renewals
Collecting membership dues
Communicating meeting dates, locations, and schedules
Providing event announcements and registration information
Distributing newsletters and organizational updates
Sending membership renewal reminders
Communicating important organizational matters
Responding to member questions and requests

First Friday Friars does not sell or rent membership information.

4. SMS Text Messaging Privacy

Members and prospective members who expressly opt in to receive SMS communications from First Friday Friars may receive text messages concerning:

Monthly meetings and event reminders
Membership renewals
Schedule changes or cancellations

SMS Consent and Privacy

First Friday Friars does not sell, rent, share, or disclose mobile phone numbers or SMS opt-in consent information to third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties, except service providers acting solely to deliver or support First Friday Friars messaging services under appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.

SMS Participation

SMS enrollment is voluntary and is not required as a condition of membership.
Message frequency varies according to organizational activities and events.
Message and data rates may apply.
Members may opt out at any time by replying STOP to an SMS message.
Members may reply HELP for assistance with the SMS messaging program.
Members may also contact First Friday Friars directly to request removal from its messaging list.

Consent to receive text messages may be withdrawn at any time.

5. Email Communications

First Friday Friars uses email to distribute meeting announcements, newsletters, membership information, renewal notices, and other organizational communications.

Members may request removal from optional email announcements at any time by using an unsubscribe link when provided or contacting First Friday Friars directly.

Certain administrative communications, such as membership payment confirmations or important account notices, may still be sent when necessary.

We do not sell or rent member email addresses to outside organizations.

6. Sharing of Personal Information

First Friday Friars does not sell member information or provide membership contact lists to outside organizations for their independent marketing or promotional purposes.

Limited personal information may be disclosed to trusted service providers when reasonably necessary to operate the organization, including:

Secure membership management systems
Email and SMS communication providers
Payment processing services
Website hosting and technical support providers

Such providers are permitted to use the information only for authorized services, subject to applicable privacy and security obligations.

We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the security, rights, or property of the organization or its members.

7. Payment Information and Security

Membership dues and event payments may be processed through authorized third-party payment platforms.

These providers maintain their own privacy and security policies governing the payment information they process.

First Friday Friars takes reasonable measures to protect membership information against unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, or loss.

However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Data Retention

Personal information is maintained only as long as reasonably necessary for membership administration, organizational recordkeeping, financial reporting, legal compliance, and legitimate organizational purposes.

Members may request that their personal information be corrected, updated, or deleted, subject to applicable legal and recordkeeping requirements.

9. Member Privacy Rights

Members may contact First Friday Friars to:

Request information about personal data maintained by the organization
Correct inaccurate personal information
Update email or telephone contact preferences
Withdraw SMS or optional email consent
Request deletion of personal information when permitted by law

We will respond to reasonable privacy requests within an appropriate timeframe.

10. Website and Third-Party Services

The First Friday Friars website may contain links to third-party websites, registration services, or payment platforms.

First Friday Friars is not responsible for the privacy practices of independently operated third-party websites. Members are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those services.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

First Friday Friars may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in organizational practices, technology, or applicable legal requirements.

The current version will be made available through the organization's website, together with its effective date.

12. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, personal information, or communication preferences, please contact:

First Friday Friars (FFF)

Email: [Insert official FFF contact email]

Website: [Insert FFF website address]

First Friday Friars is committed to respecting the privacy and dignity of every member while fostering Catholic fellowship, faith, and community.