Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 12, 2026
Last Updated: March 12, 2026

Cathy Goldstein AP ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.cathygoldstein.com (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Website or interact with us. Our Website is a personal brand site that does not currently sell products or services, engage in e-commerce, or process payments. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with best practices for 2026, including relevant U.S. federal and state laws such as the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), where applicable. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date above. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

  • Email: support@cathygoldstein.com

  • Mailing Address: Cathy Goldstein AP, Jacksonville Beach, Florida, USA

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal information to operate and improve our Website. The types of information we may collect include:

Information You Provide Directly:

  • Contact Information: Such as your name, email address, and any other details you provide when you submit inquiries via our contact form or sign up for newsletters (if available).

  • Communications: Any messages or content you send to us.

Information Collected Automatically:

  • Device and Usage Information: Such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and clickstream data. This is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies for analytics and site functionality.

  • Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (we do not collect precise geolocation data).

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., health data, financial information, biometric data, or precise geolocation) unless voluntarily provided in communications, and even then, it is used only to respond to your inquiry. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age (see Section 8 below).

2. How We Collect Information

  • Directly from You: When you fill out forms or communicate with us.

  • Automatically: Through cookies, server logs, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics). For more details, see Section 6 on Cookies and Tracking Technologies.

  • From Third Parties: We may receive information from service providers (e.g., hosting or analytics partners) that help us operate the Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests.

  • To improve and maintain the Website, including analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience.

  • To send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed (with an option to unsubscribe at any time).

  • To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

  • For security purposes, such as detecting and preventing fraud or unauthorized access.

We adhere to data minimization principles, collecting only what is necessary for these purposes.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Website (e.g., web hosting, analytics, email services). These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the services they provide to us and to maintain confidentiality.

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government request; to protect our rights, property, or safety; or to prevent illegal activities.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

  • Aggregated or Anonymized Data: We may share non-personal, aggregated data for research or statistical purposes.

We do not share personal information for targeted advertising or cross-context behavioral advertising.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption for data in transit (e.g., SSL/TLS), access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and authorities as required by applicable laws, such as state data breach notification statutes.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels, local storage) to enhance functionality and analyze usage. Categories include:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function, such as maintaining session state.

  • Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors interact with the Website (e.g., via Google Analytics).

  • Preference Cookies: To remember your settings (if any).

We do not use cookies for advertising purposes. You can manage cookies through your browser settings (e.g., by blocking or deleting them). Note that disabling cookies may affect Website functionality. We honor browser-based universal opt-out mechanisms (e.g., Global Privacy Control or GPC) where required by law, such as under CCPA/CPRA for California residents. For more details, please refer to our [Cookie Policy] (if separate; otherwise, this section suffices)

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Know/Access: Request details about the personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell/share.

  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.

  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (though we do not sell or share).

  • Right to Limit Use: Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information (though we do not collect it).

  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

Florida residents: Under the FDBR (if applicable to us), you have rights to confirm data processing, access, correct, delete, and opt out of sales/sharing. Note that our operations likely do not meet FDBR thresholds, but we extend these rights voluntarily. California residents: Under CCPA/CPRA, you have enhanced rights, including to opt out of sharing for behavioral advertising.To exercise these rights, submit a verifiable request via email to support@cathygoldstein.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by law (e.g., 45 days for most requests, extendable). We may require verification of your identity to protect your information. You may also designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf, provided we can verify their authority.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information without verifiable parental consent, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at support@cathygoldstein.com.We comply with COPPA and do not engage in practices that require parental consent.

9. International Data Transfers

Our Website is hosted in the United States. If you access the Website from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., which may have different data protection laws. By using the Website, you consent to such transfers. We do not routinely transfer data internationally but, if we do, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses).

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. For example:

  • Contact form data: Retained for 1 year or until your inquiry is resolved.

  • Analytics data: Retained in aggregated form for up to 2 years.

When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize the information.

11. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Contact Us

For any questions, complaints, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

  • Email: support@cathygoldstein.com

  • Mailing Address: Cathy Goldstein AP, Jacksonville Beach, Florida, USA

We will respond to your inquiries promptly and in accordance with applicable laws.