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Old Catholic Institute<\/strong> – oldcatholicinstitute.org<\/strong> – Effective Date: May 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Introduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Old Catholic Institute, the seminary of the Old Catholic Churches International, is located in North Augusta, South Carolina. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all persons who visit our website, submit an application for admission, or participate in our formation programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and what rights you have with respect to your personal information. By using this website or submitting information through it, you agree to the practices described in this policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have questions about this policy or how your information is handled, you may contact us at any time at bishopgodsey@myocci.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Information We Collect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Information you provide directly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you submit an application for admission through the application form on this site, we collect the personal information you enter, which may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, parish and clergy information, references, and your responses to vocational discernment questions. This information is submitted through Fluent Forms and stored within our WordPress installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you contact us through the Contact page, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information collected automatically<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you visit this website, standard information may be collected automatically by our hosting server, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you visit, and the date and time of your visit. This information is used for the technical operation and security of the website and is not used to identify individual visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information collected through Moodle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students who are admitted to the Old Catholic Institute and enrolled in our Learning Management System (Moodle) provide additional information as part of their formation, including course activity, assignment submissions, and progress records. This information is stored within our Moodle installation and is used solely for the purposes of formation and academic record-keeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How We Use Your Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To process and evaluate your application for admission and to conduct the vocational discernment process with Bishop Godsey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To communicate with you regarding your application, your admission status, and the discernment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To enroll admitted students in our Moodle learning management system and to administer their formation program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To send course notifications, formation updates, and other communications related to your enrollment and progress in our programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To maintain accurate records of formation and ordination preparation for students in our programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To operate and maintain the technical function and security of this website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We do not use your information for marketing purposes. We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes of any kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How We Share Your Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We do not sell or share your personal information with outside parties for commercial purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your information may be shared in the following limited circumstances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Bishop Godsey and any other clergy of the Old Catholic Churches International directly involved in your formation, discernment, or ordination process, on a need-to-know basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the references you provide in your application, for the purpose of contacting them as part of the admissions process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With our technology service providers, including our web hosting provider and the providers of WordPress, Fluent Forms, and Moodle, to the extent necessary for those services to function. These providers are not permitted to use your information for any purpose other than providing services to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With law enforcement or other authorities if required by law or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Old Catholic Institute, its students, or others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Data Retention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Application information submitted through Fluent Forms is retained for as long as necessary to complete the admissions and discernment process, and thereafter for as long as is reasonably necessary for our records. If you are admitted and enrolled, your formation records in Moodle are retained for the duration of your program and for a reasonable period thereafter for ordination and historical record purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you wish to request deletion of your personal information, please contact us at bishopgodsey@myocci.org. We will honor deletion requests to the extent permitted by our legitimate operational and record-keeping needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cookies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This website may use cookies, which are small text files stored on your device by your browser, to support the basic technical function of the site. Our Moodle learning management system uses cookies to maintain your session while you are logged in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics cookies. We do not use your browsing activity on this site for advertising or marketing purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may configure your browser to refuse cookies, though doing so may affect the functionality of certain parts of this site and the Moodle learning management system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the personal information you provide to us against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our website is operated over a secure connection. Access to personal information stored in our systems is limited to those with a legitimate need to access it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Children’s Privacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This website and our formation programs are intended for adults discerning a call to ordained ministry. We do not knowingly collect personal information from persons under the age of 18. If you believe that a minor has submitted personal information through this site, please contact us at bishopgodsey@myocci.org<\/a> and we will take steps to remove that information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your Rights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, to request correction of inaccurate information, and to request deletion of your information, subject to our legitimate operational and record-keeping needs. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at bishopgodsey@myocci.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Changes to This Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of this website following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Contact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bishop Greer Godsey<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old Catholic Institute <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seminary of the Old Catholic Churches International <\/p>\n\n\n\n

North Augusta, South Carolina <\/p>\n\n\n\n

bishopgodsey@myocci.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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