Last Updated: July 8, 2026
Owner and Operator: Shashikant Kumar
Website: catholicreadingtoday.com
At Catholic Reading Today, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you in a variety of ways, including:
- Personal Data You Provide: When you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a contact form, or leave a comment, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details you choose to provide.
- Derivative Data: When you access our site, our servers automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you viewed directly before and after accessing the site.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and serve targeted advertisements.
2. Use of Your Information
We may use the information we collect from you to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website.
- Send you periodic emails regarding spiritual content, prayer requests, or updates (only if you have opted in).
- Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests.
- Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve user experience.
- Serve personalized advertisements through third-party networks (see Section 4).
3. Cookies & How We Use Them
Cookies are small data files that a site transfers to your device’s hard drive for record-keeping purposes. We use cookies to:
- Understand and save your preferences for future visits.
- Compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions.
Your Choices: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies. However, if you do, some features of our site may not function properly.
4. Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements on our website. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the Internet.
- The DART Cookie: Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and other sites on the Internet.
- Opting Out: Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
Other Ad Networks: We may also use other third-party ad networks. These third-party vendors use cookies and web beacons to directly collect information about your interests and serve ads relevant to you. We do not have access to or control over the cookies used by these third-party advertisers.
5. Analytics
We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to better understand how visitors interact with our site. These tools collect information sent by your browser, including the pages you visit and your IP address. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze site traffic. You can learn more about Google’s privacy practices at: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
6. Data Protection Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
We respect your privacy rights. Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data we hold.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate information.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you.
If you are a California resident (CCPA): You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you, as well as the right to request deletion of your data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the email provided in Section 9. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately. If we discover that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
8. Third-Party Website Links
Occasionally, we may include links to third-party websites (e.g., Vatican resources, Catholic charities, or Bible tools). These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, your data, or your interactions with our website, please do not hesitate to reach out to us:
Email: c38481726@gmail.com
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect.