Privacy Policy – The Catholic Contributor
What, How & Why Data is Collected
The Catholic Contributor does not personally collect information from website visitors. However, since it is hosted on Blogger, which is a Google social media platform, it uses basic statistical information collected by Blogger in order to better understand and serve YOU, our valued blog viewers. Information collected may include your geographical location, browser type and operating system used. This information shows Blogger how best to optimize and personalize YOUR user experience on The Catholic Contributor website.
For more detailed information on data collection methods by Blogger and Google when you visit The Catholic Contributor, check out this interesting short video below and/or review the full privacy policy write-up at this URL: https://policies.google.com/u/1/privacy
[Why Google Collects Data – VIDEO - 00:50 mins.]
How Users Can Opt-out
The Catholic Contributor gives ALL website visitors, including YOU, the option to opt-out of data collection through any of the following applicable data collection law/policy options on the website:
1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
2. California Consumer Privacy Act (CPRA)
3. Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
How & Why Data is Shared with Third Parties
The Catholic Contributor does not share data collected from you with any third parties, except Blogger and Google, which may use the collected data primarily to:
§ Run analytics for our website through Google Analytics;
§ Improve content that is shared with or suggested to you on Blogger and in Google Search;
§ Post suitable and relevant advertisements via Google AdSense;
§ Comply with local, regional or international law enforcement.
How Long Data is Retained
The Catholic Contributor can only view a limited amount of collected statistical data for the lifetime of the website. However, at any time within your Google account, you have the option to delete some of that data or modify what can be shown.
Otherwise, the length of time that collected data is retained by Blogger and Google varies. You can gain more detailed insights about data
retention by Blogger and Google at this URL: https://policies.google.com/u/1/technologies/retention
How Collected Data is Protected
The Catholic Contributor does not have the wherewithal to protect your collected data but depends exclusively on Google, which is a multinational technology company. To gain insight into how Google protects the data that they collect from you, read the details at this URL [https://safety.google/privacy/data/] or you can watch this interesting short video below:
[How Google Protects Your Data – VIDEO - 02:57 mins.]
What is the Dispute Resolution Process
The Catholic Contributor will strive to so operate that no disputes shall arise. However, if perchance any disputes should arise, those will be governed by Google’s Terms of Service which you can read in full at this URL: https://policies.google.com/terms
What will Happen if the Business Transfers Ownership
The Catholic Contributor has no intention of transferring ownership of the business to any individual or entity since this is a private initiate. Consequently, the business dies with the owner of the website.