Website Terms of Use

If you are accessing this website, you agree to the following terms:

No image or text may be copied from this website at any time for any reason without the expressed written permission of the website owner or one of the agents of the CatholicPsych Institute.

Return & Refund Policy

Thanks for purchasing at www.catholicpsych.com!

If you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, we're here to help.

Returns

You have 14 calendar days to return an item from the date you purchase it. This does not include subscription access to the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat and the Integrated Life products. Each payment made for a monthly or annual subscription is considered a final purchase.

Refunds

If your return is approved, we will initiate a refund to your credit card (or original method of payment).

You will receive the credit within a certain amount of days, depending on your card issuer's policies.

Shipping

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are nonrefundable.

If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Contact Us

If you have any questions on how to return your item to us, contact Joanna for support by emailing
[email protected].

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 10/31/2024

At CatholicPsych Institute (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, CatholicPsych.com, or use our services, including courses, certification programs, and mentorship.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information as outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of personal data to provide and improve our services:

a. Information You Provide Directly

Personal Information: When you register for courses, certification programs, or mentorship services, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and payment details.
Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your username and password.
Correspondence: When you contact us via email or customer support, we may keep a record of that communication.

b. Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: We automatically collect data on how you access and interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing activities.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to track your activity on our website. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but doing so may limit certain features.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

To Provide and Improve Services: To process your registrations, provide access to our courses, certification programs, and mentorship, and improve our offerings.
To Communicate with You: We use your contact details to send important information, such as service updates, billing notices, or marketing communications (you can opt out of marketing communications at any time).
For Customer Support: To address your inquiries and resolve any issues.
For Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
For Advertising and Analytics: We use data collected from cookies, social media, and advertising platforms to run targeted ads, track website performance, and optimize marketing campaigns.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA Users)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal bases for processing personal data include:

Performance of a Contract: Processing your data is necessary to fulfill the contract when you sign up for our services.
Legitimate Interests: We process your data to further our legitimate interests, such as improving services and running advertising campaigns, unless these interests are overridden by your privacy rights.
Consent: In cases where you provide explicit consent, such as for marketing communications.
Compliance with Legal Obligations: Processing data as required by law.

4. How We Share Your Information

We will never sell your personal data to third parties. We only share your data in the following circumstances:

a. Service Providers

We work with third-party providers (e.g., for payment processing, web hosting, and email services) that process personal data on our behalf. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to process data as required to provide their services.

b. Social Media Platforms

We may use social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) to promote our services and interact with users. If you engage with us on these platforms, the platform’s own privacy policy will govern your interactions and how your data is used. We encourage you to review their policies:

c. Advertising and Analytics

We use advertising platforms like Google Ads and Facebook Ads to display targeted ads based on your interactions with our website. We also use Google Analytics to monitor website performance and user behavior.

Google Analytics: We collect and analyze website usage data through Google Analytics to improve our site and services. Google Analytics uses cookies to track website interactions. You can opt out of Google Analytics data collection by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google Ads and Facebook Ads: We use data collected via cookies and pixels to run retargeting ads on platforms like Google and Facebook. These platforms may track users across different sites to create targeted ad campaigns. You can manage your ad preferences through Google Ad Settings or Facebook Ad Preferences.

d. Email Tracking

We may track the effectiveness of our email campaigns through tools that allow us to monitor whether an email was opened and links were clicked. This information helps us improve our communication and tailor content to your interests.

e. Legal Obligations

We may disclose your data if required to do so by law or to respond to valid legal requests (e.g., from law enforcement agencies).

f. Business Transfers

If CatholicPsych Institute is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of such events and the new privacy policy governing your data.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. After that period, your personal data will be deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights (EEA and California Users)

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

EEA Users (GDPR):

Right of Access
Right to Rectification
Right to Erasure
Right to Restrict Processing
Right to Data Portability
Right to Object
Right to Withdraw Consent

California Residents (CCPA):

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

The right to know what personal data is being collected about you.
The right to request the deletion of your personal data.
The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal data (we do not sell personal data).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [[email protected]].

7. International Data Transfers

As CatholicPsych Institute is based in the United States, your personal data may be transferred to, and stored in, the U.S. or other locations outside of your country of residence. We take steps to ensure that your data is adequately protected in compliance with applicable laws, including GDPR.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us to have the information deleted.

10. Email Marketing and Consent

We may send you marketing communications about our services if you have provided consent (EU users) or if you have previously engaged with our services (U.S. users, in accordance with the CAN-SPAM Act). You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us at [[email protected]].

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any changes will be posted on this page, and you will be notified of any significant updates via email or a notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after such changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

CatholicPsych Institute

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://catholicpsych.com