This Privacy Policy explains how Cathoven(“we,” “us,” or “our”) handles information when you visit resources.cathoven.com(the “Site”). We keep this short because our data practices are straightforward: this is a content-only site with no user accounts.
1. What We Collect
We do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII) directly. We do not have sign-up forms, comment sections, or user accounts on this subdomain.
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the Site. GA4 automatically collects:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search query that brought you here
- General device and browser information (type, operating system, screen size)
- Approximate geographic location (country / city level — derived from IP address, which Google anonymises before storage)
This data is aggregated and anonymous. We cannot identify you personally from it.
2. Cookies
The only cookies set on this Site come from Google Analytics 4. GA4 uses first-party cookies (prefixed _ga) to distinguish unique visitors and sessions. These cookies do not store personal data and expire after 13 months (session cookie) or 2 years (persistence cookie).
You can prevent GA4 cookies by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or by configuring your browser to block or delete cookies. The Site will continue to work fully without them.
3. How We Use the Data
Analytics data is used exclusively to improve the Site — for example, to identify which IELTS guides are most useful, fix broken pages, and prioritise new content. We do not sell, rent, or share analytics data with third parties other than Google (as the analytics processor).
4. Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to www.cathoven.com and ielts.cathoven.com (our main AI practice platform). Those sites operate under their own privacy policies. When you click a link and leave this Site, we are no longer responsible for the data practices of the destination.
5. Google’s Data Practices
Google acts as a data processor for analytics on our behalf. For details on how Google handles analytics data — including data retention settings and cross-device measurement — see Google’s Privacy Policy and Google Analytics data safeguarding.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have rights under applicable privacy law — including the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and similar legislation in other jurisdictions. Because we do not store personal data on this Site, most rights (access, erasure, portability) apply to data held by Google rather than by us. You can manage your Google data via Google’s My Account.
If you have questions or a privacy request related to this Site, contact us at the address below and we will respond within 30 days.
7. Data Retention
We retain GA4 event-level data for 14 months (Google’s default retention window). Aggregated, non-identifiable reports are kept indefinitely for trend analysis. GA4 cookies on your device expire as described in Section 2.
8. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU/UK). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to us, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as the Site evolves or as legal requirements change. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page always reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us at:
Cathoven
Email: privacy@cathoven.com
Website: www.cathoven.com