Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

This privacy policy applies to all websites and services operated by Cathy Morenzie, including:

HealthybyDesignBooks.com — our book and product store
CathyMorenize.com — the author's blog and main website
WeightLossGodsWay.com — our membership, coaching, and course platform

These sites are owned and operated by Cathy Morenzie, president of Active Image©, based in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Publishing is handled by Preston Squire Publishing.

Throughout this policy, "we," "us," and "our" refer to Cathy Morenzie, Healthy by Design Books, Weight Loss God's Way, and Active Image© collectively.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide Directly

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our websites, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring website, pages visited, time and date of visits, and time spent on pages. This information helps us understand how visitors use our sites and improve the user experience.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited information from third-party services we use, such as payment processors (confirmation that a transaction was completed) and email service providers (email open rates and click data in aggregate). We do not purchase personal data from data brokers or other third-party sources.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

We will never use your personal information for purposes incompatible with those listed above without notifying you and, where required, obtaining your consent.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our websites use cookies — small text files stored on your device — and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and understand how our sites are used.

Types of Cookies We Use

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, including Google Analytics Advertiser Features such as Google Display Network Impression Reporting and Demographics and Interest Reporting. These features use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookie) and third-party cookies together to gather data about your activities on our site.

You can opt out of Google's use of cookies by visiting Google's Ad Settings. You may also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our websites, particularly the shopping cart and account features.

5. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We share your personal information only with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the specific services they provide to us.

We may also share information with governmental agencies or law enforcement when: (1) permitted or required by law; (2) trying to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud or unauthorized transactions; or (3) investigating fraud which has already taken place.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not provide your data to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

6. eCommerce & Payment Information

When you make a purchase on our site, your payment information (credit card number, expiration date, CVV) is processed directly by our secure payment processor. We do not store, see, or have access to your full credit card details.

We do retain your name, email address, billing address, shipping address, and order history so that we can fulfill your order, provide customer support, and maintain accurate business records.

Our checkout process is protected by SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to ensure your information is transmitted securely.

7. Email Communications

When you sign up for our email list — whether through a free challenge, newsletter sign-up form, product purchase, or program enrollment — you consent to receiving email communications from us. These may include:

Newsletters and weekly devotionals, health and weight loss tips, product announcements and special offers, program updates and coaching communications, and order confirmations and shipping notifications.

Unsubscribing

Every marketing email we send includes an "unsubscribe" link at the bottom. You can opt out of promotional emails at any time by clicking this link. Please note that even after unsubscribing from marketing emails, you may still receive transactional emails related to your purchases or account (such as order confirmations and shipping updates).

Email Tracking

Our email service provider may track whether you open emails and which links you click. This data is used in aggregate to improve our email content and is not shared with third parties.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

Purchase records: Retained for the duration required by applicable tax and accounting laws (typically 7 years).
Email subscriber data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Coaching and program records: Retained for the duration of your enrollment plus a reasonable period afterward for follow-up support.
Website analytics data: Retained in anonymized form as configured in our Google Analytics settings.
Comments and reviews: Retained indefinitely unless you request removal.

When personal data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have some or all of the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access — You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Correction — You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Deletion — You can request that we delete your personal data (the "right to be forgotten"), subject to legal retention requirements.
Right to Restrict Processing — You can ask us to limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability — You can request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
Right to Object — You can object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent — Where processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

10. GDPR (European Users)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, your personal data is protected under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

While we are a Canadian-based company and do not specifically target our marketing to the EU, we recognize that our books and programs reach readers worldwide. If your data is governed by GDPR, we will abide by the relevant provisions of the regulation, including:

Processing your data only where we have a lawful basis (consent, contract, or legitimate interest), honoring your right to access, correct, delete, or port your data, responding to data subject requests within 30 days, and notifying you of any data breach that poses a high risk to your rights and freedoms.

Our lawful bases for processing are detailed in Section 3 above. To make a data subject request, please contact [email protected].

11. CCPA (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

Right to Know — You can request that we disclose what personal information we have collected, used, disclosed, or sold about you in the past 12 months.
Right to Delete — You can request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale — You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To submit a CCPA request, please contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

12. Children's Privacy

Our websites, products, and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information from our records promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] and we will take steps to remove the information.

13. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it, including:

SSL encryption on all our websites, secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers, password-protected access to accounts and databases, limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only, and regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials you use on our sites.

14. External Links

Our websites may contain links to third-party websites, including Amazon, social media platforms, BookFunnel, and other resources. These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we have no responsibility or liability for their content or activities. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

15. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of our websites and services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: