PRIVACY POLICY

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: Name, email, and authentication details.
Registration: Data for retreat bookings and event registrations.
Transactions: Purchase and donation details processed securely in CAD.
Usage Data: Automated logs including IP addresses and browser types.

2. Use of Information

We use your information to facilitate weekend retreats, manage member communications, process donations, and enhance our digital resources to better serve the Ottawa Catholic community.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

Our processing is based on Consent (e.g., for mailing list subscriptions) and Legitimate Interests (e.g., fulfilling event registrations and maintaining organizational security).

4. Cookies and Sharing

We use cookies for site optimization. We share data only with service providers (e.g., payment gateways, email tools) or when legally required to protect our movement's integrity or comply with Canadian law.

5. Data Transfers and Retention

Information may be processed outside Canada. We retain data only as long as necessary for its intended purpose or as required by financial and legal record-keeping standards.

6. Security and Your Rights

We employ technical safeguards to protect your data. You have the right to access, correct, or delete your information, withdraw consent, and file a complaint regarding our data practices.

7. Children and External Links

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Our site may contain links to third-party Christian resources, for which we are not responsible regarding privacy practices.

8. Contact Us

For questions or requests, please contact:
Ottawa Catholic Cursillo Movement
1247 Kilborn Place, Ottawa, ON
info@ottawacursillo.ca

PRIVACY POLICY

The Ottawa Catholic Cursillo Movement (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our community members. This policy explains how we collect and use your personal information in connection with our website and spiritual activities.

The explanations and information provided on this page are only general and high-level explanations and information on how to write your own document of a Privacy Policy. You should not rely on this article as legal advice or as recommendations regarding what you should actually do, because we cannot know in advance what are the specific privacy policies you wish to establish between your business and your customers and visitors. We recommend that you seek legal advice to help you understand and to assist you in the creation of your own Privacy Policy.

Having said that, a privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It usually also includes a statement regarding the website’s commitment to protecting its visitors’ or customers’ privacy, and an explanation about the different mechanisms the website is implementing in order to protect privacy.

Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations of what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible to make sure you are following the relevant legislation to your activities and location.

What to include in the Privacy Policy

Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors and customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much, much more.

To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy”.

Information We Collect & Use

Account Information

We collect identifiers such as your name, email address, and contact details when you join our movement or create a digital profile. We process this information based on your explicit consent and our legitimate interest in maintaining accurate community records and personalizing your journey.

Booking and Event Registration

Details provided during registration for Cursillo weekends, retreats, or Ultreyas—including dietary requirements and emergency contacts—are used solely for logistics and participant care. This processing is necessary to fulfill our commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment for all participants.

Purchases and Donations (CAD)

We gather financial data for contributions and material purchases made in Canadian Dollars to support our sacred mission. These transactions are processed through secure payment partners to ensure compliance with Canadian financial regulations and for accurate tax receipting where applicable.

Communications

Any correspondence shared with us via our contact forms or email is retained to provide consistent pastoral support and respond to your spiritual inquiries. We store these records based on our legitimate interest in fostering meaningful engagement within the movement.

Website Usage Data

We automatically collect technical information, such as IP addresses and browser types, to monitor site performance and improve our digital resources. This data is processed anonymously to help us understand how our community interacts with our mission online.

Privacy Policy

The Ottawa Catholic Cursillo Movement is dedicated to safeguarding the personal information of our faith community. This policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of data shared during retreat bookings, event registrations, and donations.

Legal Bases & Processing

We collect names, contact details, and account information to manage retreat registrations. Financial data for donations is processed securely in CAD. Our processing is grounded in your Consent or our Legitimate Interests in organizing spiritual community events and providing relevant membership updates.

Cookies & Usage Data

Our website utilizes cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor traffic patterns and enhance user navigation. We gather technical data, such as IP addresses and device types, to maintain site security and analyze how our spiritual resources are accessed by the Ottawa Catholic community.

Sharing & Transfers

We share information with trusted service providers who assist with payment processing and email communications. If data is stored or processed outside Canada, we ensure robust protection is maintained. We never sell your data and only disclose info when legally required to protect our movement.

Your Rights & Protection

You have the rights of access, correction, and deletion regarding your data. We retain info strictly for movement purposes and fulfill children’s privacy standards. For any questions, links, or policy updates, please contact the Ottawa Catholic Cursillo Movement at 1247 Kilborn Place, Ottawa, ON.

Privacy Policy

Welcome to the Ottawa Catholic Cursillo Movement. Your privacy is a priority for us. This policy describes our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information we collect through our website and organizational activities.

Information We Collect

We collect personal data that you provide directly to us when you create an account, register for Cursillo weekends or ultreyas, and communicate with us. This includes contact details, booking and event registration information, and details of purchases or donations made in Canadian Dollars (CAD). We also collect website usage data automatically via cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience.

How We Use Your Information

The Ottawa Catholic Cursillo utilizes your information to manage retreat enrollments, process your CAD contributions, send spiritual and organizational updates, and ensure the effective running of our movement. Our legal bases for processing include your explicit consent and our legitimate religious and communal interests.

Data Sharing and Protection

We share data only with essential service providers, such as secure payment processors for donations and email delivery platforms. Your information may be subject to international transfers if our providers operate outside Canada. We implement robust safeguards to protect your data, which we retain only as long as necessary for our organizational goals or as required by law.

Your Rights & Children’s Privacy

How to Contact Us

Ottawa Catholic Cursillo

1247 Kilborn Place, Ottawa, ON

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your information, as well as to restrict processing or withdraw your consent at any time. Our services are not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect information from individuals under legal age. We may update this policy periodically; links to third-party sites are provided for your convenience, though we are not responsible for their privacy practices.