Privacy Policy

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using this Website.

1. Privacy Policy Consent.

   The Website and its Content is owned by Bishops’ High School Alumni Association NY Tri-state Chapter, Inc. (“Association”, “we”, or “us”). The term “you” refers to the user or viewer of our Website (“Website”).

   This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our reunion website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will only use your information for reunion-related purposes.

   Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy on the Website at any time without notice. By continuing to use the Website after we post such changes, you accept the Privacy Policy as modified.

   Use of any personal information that you provide to us, or which is collected by us on or through our Website is governed by this Privacy Policy. By using our Website, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We May Collect.

   We collect personal information from you to facilitate reunion registration and communication. We will only collect the minimum amount of information necessary for us to fulfill our obligation to you. We may collect your:

   • Name, email address, phone number, and graduation year for reunion registration and communication
   • Billing information including name, address and credit card information to process reunion ticket payments
   • Dietary preferences, accessibility needs, and guest information for event planning
   • Photos and memories you choose to share for reunion activities

   Please note that the information above (“Personal Data”) that you provide to us is voluntary, and by providing this information you are giving consent for us to use, collect and process this Personal Data for reunion purposes. You may opt-out or request deletion of your Personal Data at any point by contacting us.

   If you choose not to provide us with certain Personal Data, you may not be able to participate in certain aspects of our reunion events.

3. Other Information We May Collect.

   Anonymous Data Collection and Use

   We may use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server and to administer the Website by identifying which areas are most heavily used. This is essentially “traffic data” which cannot personally identify you but is helpful to us for improving our services.

   Use of “Cookies”

   We may use cookies to enhance your experience on our Website. You may choose to disable cookies through your web browser’s settings, but this may diminish your experience and some features may not work as intended.

4. What We Do with Information We Collect.

   We collect and store information to facilitate reunion planning and communication. We will use your information for reunion-related purposes only.

   Contact You.

   We may contact you with reunion information, updates, and alumni-related communications based on your consent and our legitimate interest in organizing successful reunion events.

   Process Payments.

   We will use the Personal Data you provide to process your payment for reunion tickets and related events through our secure payment processor, Stripe.

   Share with Alumni Community.

   With your consent, we may share basic contact information (name, graduation year) with other registered alumni for networking purposes. We will never share sensitive information without explicit permission.

   Viewing by Others.

   Note that whenever you voluntarily make your Personal Data available for viewing by others online (i.e., sharing photos, memories, or comments), it may be seen and collected by other alumni participants.

5. Data Storage and Security.

   Personal Data that you provide to us is stored securely. Your Personal Data will only be accessed by reunion committee members who need to know such information for reunion planning purposes.

   We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention.

   We retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill reunion purposes and maintain alumni connections. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

7. Confidentiality.

   We keep the Personal Data that you share with us confidential. We may disclose such information if required by law or to protect the safety of our alumni community.

8. How You Can Access, Update or Delete Your Personal Data.

   You have the right to:

   • Request information about how your Personal Data is being used
   • Access and update your personal information
   • Request deletion of your Personal Data
   • Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time
   • Opt-out of specific communications
9. Unsubscribe.

   You may unsubscribe from our communications at any time through the unsubscribe link in our emails, or by contacting us directly.

10. Security.

    We take reasonable steps to protect your Personal Data from misuse or unauthorized access. We only share your Personal Data with trusted third parties (like payment processors) who use similar care in processing your data.

11. Anti-Spam Policy.

    We have a no-spam policy and provide you with the ability to opt-out of our communications. We will not sell, rent or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.

12. Third Party Websites.

    We may link to other websites (such as The Bishops’ High School website or social media pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these other sites.

    Payment Processing.

    We use Stripe for payment processing. Your payment information is handled according to Stripe’s privacy policy and security standards.

13. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance.

    We do not collect any information from anyone under 18 years of age. Our Website and its content is directed to alumni who are at least 18 years old or older.

14. Notification of Changes.

    We may use your contact information to inform you of changes to this Privacy Policy. Continued use of the Website following changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at committee@bhsreunion2027.com.

    Last Updated: 10/05/2025