PRIVACY
PRIVACY POLICY, TERMS & CONDITIONS AGREEMENT
Effective Date - August 4, 2025
Catholic Reference Information, located at https://dcref.info (referred to as “DCRef,” “we,” or “our”), is owned and maintained by DeLisle Callender. DCRef is not affiliated with, nor does it serve as an official extension of, any specific church or parish.
While we joyfully profess the Catholic faith and express our love for the Mother Church, the content of this website reflects the personal, theological, and pastoral reflections of its author. Therefore, nothing on this website should be interpreted as an official doctrinal position of the Roman Catholic Church unless explicitly stated and referenced from magisterial sources.
DCRef does not collect or store any personal information from those who visit this site. Any use of third-party services or external links is governed by their respective policies.
This Privacy Policy explains what types of technical data may be collected passively (e.g., by web servers), outlines how third-party content is handled, and affirms our commitment to transparency and respect for user privacy.
What Is Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?
“Personally Identifiable Information” (PII), as defined by U.S. privacy law and information security standards, refers to any data that can be used on its own—or in combination with other data—to identify, contact, or locate an individual person, or to recognize an individual in context.
What Data We Collect
Catholic Reference Information does not actively collect personal information from visitors. All of the content on this site may be accessed and read without submitting any personal data.
In the past, the site included voluntary contact forms for outreach and follow-up. These have since been disabled due to spam-related misuse and are no longer in operation. However, if any contact forms or similar tools are reintroduced in the future, visitors will be informed of their purpose, and any data collected will be used solely for communication or pastoral support. We do not sell, share, or distribute any personal information.
Additionally, non-identifying technical data (such as browser type or device resolution) may be collected passively by our hosting provider for the purpose of website performance and security. This data is not accessible to DCRef and is never used to identify individual visitors.
Use Of Information
We do not collect or maintain personal data like names, email addresses, phone numbers, or home/business address of people who visits our website. If someoDCRef does not collect or maintain personal data such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or mailing addresses from site visitors.
If a visitor voluntarily contacts us through a future contact form or email, any personal information they provide will be used solely to respond to their request and will never be shared with third parties—unless required by law to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government regulations.
DCRef will never sell, lease, or disclose personal information for any commercial or promotional use.ne contacts us through our website their PII will not be disclosed to third parties unless doing so is necessary to comply with any decrees, laws and/or statutes. Visitors’ personal data will only be used to respond to them if a response is requested.
Cookies & Analytics
DCRef does not use cookies, web beacons, or third-party tracking tools to collect personal information about visitors to this site.
We do not employ advertising services or behavioral tracking technologies that store data on your device or monitor your browsing habits. Our goal is to offer a resource for learning and reflection—not for data collection.
However, like many websites, basic site usage data may be collected anonymously through standard hosting services (e.g., number of page views, browser type, device type, and general geographic location). This data is used only to improve website functionality and accessibility and does not contain any personally identifiable information (PII).
If analytics tools are enabled through your web hosting provider or content management system, they may track general usage statistics, but no personal user data is stored or accessed by DCRef.
Third-Party Services and Hosting
DCRef is hosted on a third-party server, which may automatically collect anonymous technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, and general geographic location. This data is used by the hosting provider for system administration, site optimization, and basic security.
Catholic Reference Information does not access, store, or use this data to identify any individual visitor.
Additionally, embedded content or services (such as fonts, plugin scripts, or video players) may be delivered through third-party platforms (e.g., WordPress, Elementor, or CDNs). These services operate independently and may track non-identifying technical information as part of standard web performance.
Third-Party Links and Resource Citations
Catholic Reference Information (DCRef) includes links to external websites and published resources for the purpose of catechesis, faith formation, and theological study. These may include materials related to the Roman Catholic faith, Sacred Scripture, Church Tradition, official Church documents, catechesis, prayers, and other forms of religious teaching or devotion.
All externally sourced material is cited respectfully and credited to its rightful author or institution. DCRef does not claim ownership of materials that belong to other organizations or authors and does not reproduce copyrighted works without proper acknowledgment.
Visitors who choose to follow external links do so at their own discretion. DCRef does not accept responsibility for the privacy policies, practices, or content of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the policies of any site they visit.
Ownership Of Materials
Topics on the “Catechesis” page are the property of the Authors or of the Owner of the website unless otherwise stated. Citations are acknowledged to their rightful authors.All original content published on this website—including material found on the Catechesis, Essays, OCIA, and other pages—is the intellectual property of the author or of the website owner, unless otherwise stated.
Citations from Church documents, Scripture, or third-party theological sources are clearly acknowledged and attributed to their rightful authors. No content may be copied, republished, or distributed without appropriate credit and, when required, the express permission of the author.
Where guest submissions or co-authored materials are included, authorship will be clearly indicated.
Security
Catholic Reference Information is committed to maintaining the integrity and safety of this website. Although we do not collect or store personal information from visitors, we take reasonable precautions—such as using a secure hosting platform and trusted plugins—to help protect the site from unauthorized access, malware, or other security threats.
However, no website or internet transmission is ever completely secure. Visitors are encouraged to use discretion and ensure their own devices and internet connections are protected. DCRef cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted via third-party platforms or external links.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how it applies to your use of the DCRef website, please feel free to contact us at:
delisle.callender@gmail.com
We are committed to transparency and will do our best to respond to your inquiry in a timely and respectful manner.
Changes to This Policy
Catholic Reference Information reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Revised” date.
Visitors are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we strive to protect your information and maintain the integrity of this site.
Your continued use of https://dcref.info after any changes are made will signify your acceptance of those changes.
Acceptance of Terms
By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions set forth in the Privacy Policy of Catholic Reference Information (DCRef). This policy governs the use of the site and outlines how data—if collected—is handled.
If you do not agree with any part of this policy, you are respectfully advised to discontinue use of the site. Continued use of DCRef following any updates to this policy will be considered an acceptance of those changes.
Final Note
We ask all visitors to use this website responsibly, as we strive to ensure both your safety and the integrity of our site. It is our sincere hope that everyone who visits https://dcref.info will benefit from its content and be spiritually nourished by what they find here.
May God bless each visitor, for His glory and honor is the purpose for which this site exists and serves.
Last Revised August 4, 2025