Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

St. Tikhon’s Seminary respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you choose to share with us. This Privacy & Use of Information Policy explains generally how information submitted through our website is collected, used, and handled. 

Information We Collect 

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website, such as your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, and other information you choose to provide when completing a form, subscribing to communications, registering for an event, requesting information, or otherwise contacting the Seminary. The information collected depends on how you choose to interact with our website and the information requested through a particular form or service. 

How We Use Your Information 

St. Tikhon’s Seminary may use information you provide to: 

• Respond to inquiries and requests. 
• Provide information or services you request. 
• Manage registrations and form submissions. 
• Send seminary news, announcements, event information, fundraising communications, and other updates. 
• Maintain appropriate administrative records. 
• Support the operation of seminary programs and activities. 

We use personal information only for purposes related to the reason it was provided and the work of St. Tikhon’s Seminary. 

Email Communications

If you subscribe to communications from St. Tikhon’s Seminary, we may use the information you provide to send seminary news, announcements, event information, fundraising communications, and other updates. You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us by phone or email using the information at the bottom of this policy. 

Website Analytics

St. Tikhon’s Seminary collects limited, anonymous page-view information to help us understand general traffic patterns and how our website is being used. Our website records the number of views received by individual pages, news posts, and events, along with basic date-based statistics. Our analytics system does not use cookies or collect IP addresses, names, or other personally identifiable information. We do not use Google Analytics or similar third-party analytics services to track visitors to our website. This information is used only to provide St. Tikhon’s Seminary with basic website traffic statistics and to help us better understand the use of our website. 

Donations & Payments

Online donations and payments to St. Tikhon’s Seminary are processed through Blackbaud Merchant Services and associated personal information is recorded by Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, a suite of products owned and maintained by a third-party service provider. When you choose to make a donation through our website, the information you provide is subject to Blackbaud’s own privacy and data-handling practices, which may differ from that of St Tikhon’s Seminary. We do not process payment card information directly through this website. 

Third-Party Services and Embedded Content

St. Tikhon’s Seminary does not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with service providers when necessary to provide website functionality, manage communications, process registrations or requests, or provide other services on behalf of the seminary. We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of St. Tikhon’s Seminary or others. 

Sharing of Information

St. Tikhon’s Seminary does not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with service providers when necessary to provide website functionality, manage communications, process registrations or requests, or provide other services on behalf of the seminary. We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of St. Tikhon’s Seminary or others.

Protecting Your Information

St. Tikhon’s Seminary takes reasonable measures to protect personal information provided to us from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining data on secure and private-access data and cloud networks. Personal information is never made publicly available or freely accessible within or without our organization. Encryption, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and access control best practices are encouraged where infrastructure permits. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. 

Your Choices

You may choose not to provide personal information through our website, although doing so may prevent you from using certain forms or receiving particular services or communications. You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time. You may also contact the Seminary with questions about personal information you have provided or to request that your information be updated or corrected, where appropriate. 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

St. Tikhon’s Seminary may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, or information practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. 

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information submitted through our website is handled, please contact: 

St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary 
178 St. Tikhon’s Rd. 
Waymart, PA 18472 

Phone: 570-561-1818 (x101) 
Email: info@stots.edu 
Web: www.stots.edu