Welcome to DiscoverCatholic.com and Catholic Visitor Guides, LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our travel-focused website, interact with our content, or contact us.
Information We Collect
We may collect information in the following ways:
A. Personal Information You Provide
- Name
- Email address
- Contact details
- Information submitted through forms (e.g., newsletter signup, sponsorship inquiries, media requests)
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)
C. Third-Party Data
We may receive information from:
- Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks
- Social media platforms you use to interact with us
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and improve the Discover Catholic website, in conjunction with strategic partners of Catholic Visitor Guides, LLC, and with companies associated with our parent organization, The Genesis Group, LLC.
- Personalize user experience
- Respond to inquiries or provide customer support
- Send newsletters or updates (only with your consent)
- Analyze website usage and track marketing effectiveness
- Detect and prevent fraud or misuse of our website
- Comply with legal obligations
How We Share Information
We may share your information with:
Service Providers
Trusted third-party vendors who assist with:
- Website hosting
- Analytics
- Email marketing
- Payment processing (if applicable)
Strategic partners of
- DiscoverCatholic.com and our parent organizations, Catholic Visitor Guides, LLC and The Genesis Group, LLC.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to:
- Comply with applicable laws
- Respond to lawful requests from authorities
- Protect our rights, users, or the public
Business Transfers
If all or part of our business is merged, sold, or transferred, user information may be included as part of that transaction.
We do not sell your personal information, although we may from time to time provide information at no cost to our selected partners and affiliates for free or in exchange for promotional services. DiscoverCatholic.com, Catholic Visitor Guides, LLC, and The Genesis Group, LLC are discriminating when we select our partners. This is always done with the consideration that any partners operate as institutions and entities in support of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections or updates
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Disable cookies through your browser settings
To exercise these rights, contact us at Info@DiscoverCatholic.com
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or travel partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
- Understand how visitors use our site
- Improve performance and user experience
- Support advertising and analytics
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but certain features may not function properly.
Children’s Privacy
DiscoverCatholic.com is not intended for children under age 13, without parent supervision. Although all our advertisements and content are pursued and delivered in good taste, and in a spirit that honors our Catholic faith, it is possible that some parents or persons might see content in a different light. DiscoverCatholic.com, Catholic Visitor Guides, LLC, and The Genesis Group, LLC assume no responsibility for interpretations of the content that some may find offensive. We take every step to guard the content and keep it appropriate, and in accord with Catholic teaching.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have done so unintentionally, we will delete such information promptly.
International Visitors
If you access our website outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
Discover CatholicP.O. Box 44, Westtown, PA 19395
Email: Info@DiscoverCatholic.com
Website: DiscoverCatholic.com