A plain-language overview
About this policy
This Privacy Policy applies to the Cincinnati Cursillo website and the information you provide through links, forms, and communications connected to it. It does not govern websites or services operated independently by third parties.
1. Information we collect
We may collect information in the following ways:
- Information you provide. This may include your name, email address, telephone number, parish, sponsor information, weekend preferences, application responses, prayer or ministry questions, and anything else you choose to share.
- Communications. We may retain messages you send and information needed to respond, provide follow-up, or connect you with a Cursillo leader or local community.
- Basic technical information. Website and hosting providers may automatically record information such as an IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, dates and times of access, and referring pages for security, reliability, and website operation.
Please do not submit sensitive information that is not requested or reasonably needed for your inquiry or application.
2. How we use information
We may use information to:
- Respond to questions and requests for information.
- Review and coordinate Cursillo weekend applications, sponsorship, and related communication.
- Connect participants with Ultreyas, friendship groups, School of Leaders, and other Fourth Day opportunities.
- Send requested ministry news, event notices, reminders, and follow-up communication.
- Operate, secure, maintain, and improve the website and its forms.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect the safety, rights, and integrity of individuals and the ministry.
4. Third-party services and links
This website uses or links to services operated by other organizations, including Jotform for weekend applications, GoHighLevel for information forms, YouTube for testimonial videos, and Google Maps for directions. Hosting and email service providers may also process information on our behalf.
When you visit or submit information through a third-party service, that provider may collect and use information under its own privacy policy and terms. We encourage you to review those policies before submitting personal information.
5. Cookies and similar technologies
The website itself does not use cookies for targeted advertising. Our hosting providers and third-party services may use cookies, pixels, local storage, or similar technologies to operate their services, remember preferences, measure performance, or provide security. Your browser may allow you to limit or delete cookies, although doing so can affect certain features.
6. Data retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably needed for the ministry purposes described in this policy, to maintain appropriate records, resolve concerns, protect safety, and comply with applicable obligations. Retention periods may vary according to the type of information and the reason it was collected.
7. Your choices
You may ask us to review, correct, or delete personal information that you have provided, subject to legal, safety, archival, or ministry recordkeeping needs. You may unsubscribe from an email list using the link in the message or by contacting us directly.
8. Information security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect personal information. No website, email, transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure, so please use care when deciding what information to send online.
9. Children’s privacy
This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information through this website, please contact us so we can review and address it.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the website, ministry practices, or applicable requirements change. The effective date at the top of the page will show when the policy was last revised. Continued use of the website after an update means the revised policy applies to future use.
11. Contact us
Questions or requests about this policy may be directed to Blake Rinderle, Lay Director for Catholic Cursillo of Cincinnati.
blake.rinderle@yahoo.com937-469-7012