1. Introduction
Welcome to CatholicCourtship, a faith-centered platform dedicated to facilitating meaningful connections for traditional Catholics seeking authentic courtship experiences. At CatholicCourtship, accessible from www.thecatholiccourtship.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our services. By accessing or using our platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
3. Information We Collect
We collect various types of personal information to enhance your experience and enable compatible connections. This may include, but is not limited to:
- Contact Information: First name, middle initial, last name, email address, phone number.
- Personal Information: Gender, date of birth, location, and other details that help create accurate profiles.
- Preferences and Values: Information about your faith, values, and preferences to facilitate meaningful matches.
- Usage Analytics: Information about your interactions, device, and usage patterns.
- Credit card information: Used to bill you for your membership only. Credit card numbers are NOT stored in our database. All financial transactions are encrypted and processed by Stripe using SSL protocol.
4. Use of Your Information
We utilize your personal information for purposes that include:
- Account Creation: Establishing and managing your account on our platform.
- Matchmaking: Pairing you with like-minded individuals based on shared values and preferences.
- Communication: Facilitating interactions between members while ensuring privacy.
- Personalization: Customizing your experience and content to align with your faith and values.
- Improvement: Analyzing data to enhance our services, optimize user experience, and develop new features.
5. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your personal information with specific entities:
- Other Members: To enable connections and meaningful conversations. We do not share your contact information with other members.
- Service Providers: To assist in operational and technical support, ensuring seamless platform functionality.
- Legal Authorities: In response to legal obligations, requests, or to prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access.
6. GDPR Compliance
We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and respect your rights:
- Access and Control: You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal data. You can exercise these rights by editing your profile directly on the platform. You can also contact us at support@thecatholiccourtship.com
for assistance.
- Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
7. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific privacy rights:
- Access and Deletion: You can request access to and deletion of your personal data.
- Opt-Out of Sale: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
8. Security
We prioritize your data security:
- Data Protection Measures: We implement technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data.
- Encryption: Your data is encrypted during transmission and storage.
- User Responsibility: You play a crucial role in maintaining your account security by using strong passwords and not sharing sensitive information.
9. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites.
10. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices. You will be notified of any material changes through prominent notices on our website or via email.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@thecatholiccourtship.com