Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Community Institute for Psychotherapy (“CIP”) collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (“Users”) of http://shop.cipmarin.net and https://cipmarin.org websites (“Site”). This Privacy Policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by CIP.

Personal identification information

CIP may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our Site, register on the Site, place an order, or interact with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, however, it may prevent them from engaging in certain site-related activities. Users may visit our Site anonymously.

Non-personal identification information

CIP may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer, and technical information about Users’ means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized, and similar information.

Web browser cookies

Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance Users’ experience. Users’ web browser places cookies on their hard drives for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browsers to refuse cookies, or to alert them when cookies are being sent. In such cases, however, some parts of the Site may not function properly.

How we use collected information

CIP may collect and use Users’ personal information for the following purposes:

– To run and operate our Site

We may need Users’ information to display content on the Site correctly.

– To improve customer service

Information Users provide helps us respond to customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.

– To personalize Users’ experience

We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.

– To improve our Site

We may use feedback Users provide to improve our products and services.

– To process payments

We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.

– To run a promotion, contest, survey or other Site feature

We may use the information to send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.

– To send periodic emails

We may use the email addresses to send Users information and updates pertaining to their orders. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.

How we protect User information

CIP conforms to appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of Users’ personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.

Sharing Users’ personal information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and Users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site, or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share Users’ information with these third parties for those limited purposes and only provided that Users have given us their permission.

Electronic newsletters

If Users decide to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, and so forth. We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site, or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share Users’ information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that Users have given us their permission.

Third-party websites

Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Users’ browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites that have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

Changes to this privacy policy

CIP has the discretion to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will post a notification on the main page of our Site. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. Users acknowledge and agree that it is their responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.