1. Who We Are
Catholic Connection ("we," "us," or "our") operates mycatholicconnection.com, a Catholic community platform serving Catholics across America. Our mailing address is Tampa, Florida. You can reach us at [email protected].
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter via Kit (ConvertKit)
- Name and email when you submit a business listing, job posting, or contact form
- ZIP code or city when you use our location search features
We also collect information automatically through Google Analytics, including your browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and general geographic location (city/region level). We do not collect your precise location without your permission.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you our weekly Catholic newsletter and community updates (with your consent)
- Respond to your inquiries and service requests
- Process business listings and job postings
- Improve our website and understand how visitors use it
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored and managed by Kit (ConvertKit). You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email we send. We will never sell your email address to third parties.
5. Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
Catholic Connection is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you click on Amazon links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Our Associate ID is catholiccon08-20.
We only recommend products we genuinely believe are useful to our Catholic community. Affiliate commissions help support the ongoing development of Catholic Connection.
6. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about your visit including pages viewed, time on site, and general location. This data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. Google Analytics sets cookies to track your visit. Our newsletter provider Kit may also set cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the site.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites including parish websites, event organizers, Catholic news outlets, and Amazon. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. Our website is served over HTTPS via Cloudflare. Email data is managed by Kit, which maintains industry-standard security practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
10. Children's Privacy
Catholic Connection is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
11. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify newsletter subscribers of significant changes. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects when the policy was last revised.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected] or write to us at Catholic Connection, Tampa, Florida.