Privacy Policy

Introduction

Saints Cosmas and Damian Health Sciences College (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at https://stcosmas.org (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit or interact with the Site.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information we collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use the Site:

Information you provide directly, such as when you contact us by email or through a form on the Site (for example, your name, email address, and any message you send).
Technical and usage information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on pages, collected through analytics and tracking technologies described below.

We intend to collect the minimum amount of personal information necessary to operate and improve the Site.

Fathom Analytics

We use Fathom Analytics, a privacy‑focused analytics service, to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve content and performance. Fathom is designed to be privacy‑friendly and does not use cookies or track individual users across sites.

Fathom processes certain technical information (such as truncated IP address, device, and page views) in an anonymized or aggregated form so that we cannot identify individual visitors. This processing helps us see overall trends, like which pages are visited most often, without creating visitor profiles.

Meta Pixel (Meta/Facebook)

We use the Meta Pixel (also known as Facebook Pixel) to help measure the effectiveness of our content and any advertising we may run on Meta platforms (such as Facebook or Instagram). The Meta Pixel is a piece of code that can collect information about your activity on the Site, including pages visited, actions taken, and certain technical details about your browser and device.

This information may be combined by Meta with other data they hold about you and used to provide us with aggregated reports and, where applicable, to help deliver more relevant content or ads on Meta services. Meta’s use of this information is governed by Meta’s own data policy, and you may manage your ad preferences directly in your Meta account settings.

Cookies and similar technologies

Fathom Analytics does not rely on cookies for its measurement. However, Meta Pixel and certain features of the Site may use cookies, local storage, or similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand how you interact with pages, or help deliver and measure ads.

You can usually set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent, although some parts of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled. For more information about cookies and how to manage them, consult your browser’s help documentation or online resources about cookie settings.

How we use information

We may use the information collected through the Site for the following purposes:

To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
To understand aggregate usage patterns so we can make the Site more useful and relevant.
To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you when you contact us.
To measure, optimize, and, where applicable, personalize content or advertising on Meta platforms using the Meta Pixel.

Where required by law, certain uses may be based on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time using the controls described below.

Legal bases (if you are in the EEA/UK)

If you access the Site from the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, our legal bases for processing your personal data may include:

Our legitimate interest in operating and improving the Site, including privacy‑friendly analytics through Fathom.
Your consent, particularly in relation to cookies, Meta Pixel tracking, and personalized advertising where such consent is required by law.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with the following categories of recipients, only to the extent necessary to operate the Site:

Service providers who host the Site, provide analytics (such as Fathom), or support technical operations, bound by appropriate contractual and confidentiality obligations.
Meta Platforms, Inc. and related entities, through the Meta Pixel, for measurement and advertising services as described above.
Authorities, advisors, or other third parties if required by law, to protect our rights, or in connection with a potential merger, acquisition, or similar event.

Data retention

Information collected through the Site is stored only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Aggregated analytics data may be retained for longer periods in order to track long‑term trends.

Your rights and choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, which can include:

The right to access and obtain a copy of your personal information.
The right to request correction or deletion of your personal information.
The right to object to or restrict certain processing activities.
The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the “Contact us” section below. You may also manage your cookie settings through your browser and control interest‑based advertising on Meta platforms through your Meta account settings.

Children’s privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or other minimum age required by local law), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps to remove such information.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Third‑party links

The Site may contain links to other websites that are not operated or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy applies only to the Site, and we are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third‑party sites.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date below and, where required by law, provide additional notice.

Last updated: December 15, 2025

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

Saints Cosmas and Damian Health Sciences College

Sandy Hill, P. O. Box 174, The Valley, Anguilla

Email: inquiry@stcosmas.org