How MCCB protects your information
The Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops respects the privacy of people who visit our website, subscribe to our communications, contact the Catholic Secretariat, or interact with our online services.
Who we are
This website is operated by the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB), serving the Catholic Church in Malawi through the Catholic Secretariat and its pastoral, social development, education, health, justice and communications work.
Information we may collect
Information you provide
This may include your name, email address, phone number, organisation, message details, newsletter preferences, or information submitted through contact forms.
Website information
Our website may collect technical information such as browser type, device information, pages visited, approximate location, and basic analytics data.
How we use information
- To respond to enquiries sent to MCCB or the Catholic Secretariat.
- To send newsletters or updates where a person has subscribed.
- To publish and manage Church news, events, statements and resources.
- To improve the security, performance and usefulness of the website.
- To meet administrative, legal, safeguarding, pastoral or organisational obligations.
Newsletter and communications
If you subscribe to an MCCB newsletter, we use your email address to send the updates you requested. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in newsletter emails or by contacting MCCB.
Cookies and analytics
The website may use cookies and similar technologies to support basic site functions, security, analytics, embedded content and social media features. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not work correctly if cookies are disabled.
Embedded content and third-party services
Pages on this website may include embedded content from services such as Facebook, YouTube, Google services, Vatican News, or other Catholic and partner websites. Embedded content may behave as if you visited the third-party website directly and may collect data according to that service’s own privacy policy.
How we protect information
MCCB takes reasonable administrative and technical steps to protect information submitted through the website. However, no internet transmission or digital storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Sharing information
We do not sell personal information. Information may be shared only where necessary with authorised MCCB personnel, diocesan or commission offices, service providers who support the website, or where required by law or legitimate Church administration.
Your choices
You may request access, correction or removal of personal information you have submitted to MCCB, subject to legitimate administrative, legal, archival or pastoral requirements. You may also unsubscribe from newsletter communications at any time.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, please contact the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops through the Catholic Secretariat.
Last updated: 30 June 2026.