Privacy and legal notice
Last updated: November 2026. Template text pending parish approval.
Who we are
St. Martin de Porres is a Catholic parish of the Archdiocese of Chicago, at 5112 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644. Phone +1 (210) 501-0622.
What information we receive
- Contact form: your name, phone, email (optional), topic and message. It is received over an encrypted connection (HTTPS) by our hosting provider (Netlify, Inc., USA) and read only by the parish staff who reply.
- WhatsApp, phone or email: whatever you choose to share. WhatsApp is a Meta service with its own privacy policy.
- Analytics (only if you agree): tools such as Google Analytics or the Meta pixel record aggregate usage data such as pages visited, device type and approximate city.
How we use it
To reply to you, set an appointment and, if you agree, refer you to another organization. We never ask about immigration status, and we do not sell or share your data for commercial purposes.
Cookies
The site works without cookies. Analytics tools turn on only if you press "Accept" in the cookie notice. You can change your choice at any time under "Cookie preferences" at the bottom of the page. The Google map loads only if you press "Show map".
How long we keep it
Form messages are deleted once they are no longer needed to help you, and after 12 months at the latest.
Your rights
You can ask to see, correct or delete your information by calling +1 (210) 501-0622 or through the same channel you used to contact us. If you are under 13, please ask an adult to contact us for you.
Legal notice
The information on this site is general and pastoral. It is not legal advice. The parish is not a law firm or an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice, and it does not prepare or file immigration applications. For your case, consult a licensed attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative.
St. Martin de Porres is not an office of Catholic Charities or of other organizations mentioned on this site; each is responsible for its own services.
All parish services are free. If anyone charges you in the parish's name, please tell us.