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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 2026

Ethical Society of St. Louis
9001 Clayton Road
St. Louis, MO 63117
314.991.0955

Thank you for visiting the Ethical Society of St. Louis (“ESSL,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) website. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you share with us.

By using this website, you accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy. We may update this policy periodically, and any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

This Privacy Policy applies only to the Ethical Society of St. Louis website. If you follow links to other websites, please review their privacy policies separately.

Website Analytics & Statistics

We use Plausible Analytics to collect anonymous website usage data. This may include:

  • Anonymized IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • General traffic data

This information is aggregated and not linked to personally identifiable information. It helps us improve the usability and performance of our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We collect personally identifiable information only when you voluntarily submit it. This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Event registrations

  • Form submissions

  • Rental inquiries

  • Newsletter sign-ups

  • Member login credentials

We use this information only to fulfill your request unless you give permission for additional uses, such as subscribing to communications.

Donations & Payment Processing

Online donations and certain payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers, including Shelby Systems and related financial platforms.

ESSL does not store full credit card numbers on our website servers. We receive only the information necessary to process your donation or transaction, such as name, contact information, and confirmation details.

Please refer to Shelby’s privacy and security policies for additional information regarding payment processing.

Member Areas

Certain sections of our website may be password-protected for members.

  • Access credentials should not be shared.

  • Member accounts may be modified or deactivated when membership status changes.

  • Certain documents (such as board materials) may be restricted to authorized members.

While we take reasonable measures to protect restricted content, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed 100 percent secure.

Embedded Content

Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or social media feeds.

Embedded content from other websites behaves the same as if you visited the external website directly. Those websites may:

  • Collect data about you

  • Use cookies

  • Embed additional tracking

  • Monitor your interaction with the content

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third-party platforms.

Third-Party Services

We work with trusted service providers to operate our website, process payments, send emails, and manage events. These providers are expected to maintain appropriate data protection standards.

However, whenever you voluntarily disclose personal information in public areas online — such as blog comments or social media — that information may be collected and used by others outside of ESSL.

Please use discretion when sharing personal information publicly.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or other communications:

  • You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email.

  • We will only send communications related to ESSL activities, events, or initiatives.

We do not sell or rent email lists.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information.

We do not share personal information with third parties except:

  • As required by law

  • To process payments or services you request

  • To operate essential website services

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.

Your Choices

You may:

  • Request access to the personal information we have about you

  • Request corrections to inaccurate information

  • Request removal from email communications

To make a request, please contact the ESSL office.

Music Licensing

Music presented through ESSL programming is licensed through Christian Copyright Solutions with BMI, ASCAP, and SESAC.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

The Ethical Society of St. Louis respects the intellectual property rights of others.

If you believe that copyrighted material on our website infringes your rights, please provide the following to our designated Copyright Agent:

  • A description of the copyrighted work

  • A description of the location of the alleged infringing material

  • Your contact information

  • A statement of good-faith belief that the use is unauthorized

  • A statement under penalty of perjury that your notice is accurate

  • Your electronic or physical signature

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Ethical Society of St. Louis
9001 Clayton Road
St. Louis, MO 63117
314.991.0955