Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 8, 2025
Wesley Theological Seminary (“Wesley DC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.wesley.materiell.net or engage with our online forms, applications, and communications.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information You Provide Directly
When you:
Complete an inquiry form, application, or event registration
Subscribe to our newsletters or updates
Make a donation or payment
Contact us by email or phone
You may provide personal information such as:
Name, mailing address, phone number, and email address
Academic or professional background
Payment or billing information (processed securely through third-party providers)
Demographic information voluntarily provided for institutional reporting
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
IP address, browser type, and device information
Pages visited and links clicked
Time and date of visits
We use this information to improve site performance, enhance your experience, and analyze website traffic.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Provide requested information, services, or materials
Process applications, registrations, or donations
Communicate updates, news, and events related to Wesley
Improve our website’s functionality and user experience
Meet institutional, legal, and accreditation requirements
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share information with:
Authorized Wesley DC staff, faculty, and contractors who need it to perform their duties
Third-party service providers (such as payment processors or email platforms) who help us operate our website and communications
Government agencies or accrediting bodies, only when required by law
All third-party partners are required to protect your data and use it only for the purpose for which it was shared.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember preferences and analyze site activity. You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly if you do so. We may also use Google Analytics or similar tools to understand user behavior and improve our online presence. These analytics services collect anonymous data and do not identify individual users.
5. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletters or updates, you may receive periodic emails from Wesley.
You can opt out at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or contacting us directly at communications@wesley.materiell.net.
6. Data Security
We take appropriate physical, electronic, and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While no online platform can guarantee absolute security, Wesley follows industry best practices to keep your data safe.
7. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by Wesley Theological Seminary.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting them.
8. Children’s Privacy
Wesley DC’s website is not directed toward children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Access, correct, or delete your personal data
Withdraw consent for specific data uses
Request how your data is being processed
To exercise these rights, contact privacy@wesley.materiell.net.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or Wesley DC’s data practices, please contact:
Wesley Theological Seminary
4500 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20016
privacy@wesley.materiell.net
(202) 885-8600