Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 23, 2023
Last Updated: May 23, 2023

Catholic Office ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our room booking software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, accessible via catholicoffice.com (the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our Service:

a. Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and organization details when creating an account.
• Booking Information: Room bookings, event details, attendees, and time slots added via the calendar interface.
• Billing Information: If applicable, credit card or payment details processed through secure third-party providers.

b. Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent on the Service.
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to manage sessions, track usage, and improve the user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Catholic Office platform.
• Enable room bookings and calendar functionalities.
• Manage user accounts and authentication.
• Communicate important updates and respond to inquiries.
• Process payments (if applicable).
• Analyze usage patterns and improve performance and usability.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors that support our operations (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processors, analytics).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or court order.
• Business Transfers: If Catholic Office is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it as necessary to provide their services.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Service;
• Comply with legal obligations;
• Resolve disputes; and
• Enforce our agreements.

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7).

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS);
• Access control and authentication;
• Regular security audits and updates.

Despite these measures, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access or correct your personal data;
• Request deletion of your data;
• Object to or restrict certain types of processing;
• Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at admin@catholicoffice.com.

7. Children's Privacy

Catholic Office is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13 (or equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in countries outside of your own, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ. We take appropriate safeguards to protect your information when transferred internationally.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will notify users via email or through the Service. Continued use of the Service after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. California Privacy Rights

This section applies solely to California residents, as required by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

a. Categories of Personal Information We Collect

In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, biometric data, or precise geolocation.

b. Purposes for Collection

We collect this information for the business purposes described in Section 2, including providing the Service, improving functionality, and complying with legal obligations.

c. Sharing and Selling

• We do not sell your personal information.
• We may "share" personal information for targeted advertising or analytics, but you can opt out (see below).

d. Your California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect about you.
• Delete personal information we have collected (with certain exceptions).
• Correct inaccurate personal information.
• Opt-Out of the sale or sharing of personal information (if applicable).
• Limit the Use of sensitive personal information (if applicable).
• Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights.

e. How to Exercise Your Rights

To submit a request, contact us at:

• Email: admin@catholicoffice.com
• Subject line: "California Privacy Rights Request"

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

If you are an authorized agent making a request on behalf of a California resident, we may require proof of authorization and verification of identity.

f. Do Not Track

Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals.

g. Your Rights Under Shine the Light Law

California's "Shine the Light" law (Civil Code Section § 1798.83) permits users who are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. Catholic Office does not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing use.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Catholic Office
Email: admin@catholicoffice.com