Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Jun 9th, 2025

Welcome to The Police Doc. Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. By using this website, you consent to the terms described herein.

1. Who We Are

The Police Doc is an online resource created by Catherine Currell, R.Psych (Registered Psychologist in British Columbia), and her team. We provide education, peer support, and resources for spouses of law enforcement officers.

2. What We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information You Provide: Name, email, responses to quizzes or forms, Facebook group membership, course enrollment details, and any messages you send us.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, referral URL, and general usage patterns via cookies or analytics tools.
Sensitive Data: We do not ask for clinical or diagnostic information on this website. Any contact regarding mental health services is purely informational and not intended to constitute a therapeutic relationship.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide relevant content and resources
Offer access to our Facebook group and online programs
Communicate updates, tips, and invitations
Improve website performance and user experience

4. Protection of Your Data

We are committed to safeguarding your data:

Your information is stored on secure servers with restricted access.
We use third-party providers (e.g., Facebook, email marketing platforms) who maintain strong data protection policies.
We do not sell or rent your personal information.

5. Psychological Ethics & Confidentiality

As a Registered Psychologist, Catherine Currell adheres to the BC College of Psychologists’ Code of Conduct and Canadian privacy laws (PIPA). This means:

Information shared via intake forms or therapy sessions (if applicable) is kept confidential and not stored on this website.
Testimonials or client-related content will never be shared without explicit, written consent.
No therapeutic relationship is established by visiting this site or participating in any quizzes, videos, or group discussions.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party services (e.g., Facebook, YouTube, survey tools). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those platforms. Please review their respective policies.

7. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies to:

Improve website functionality
Track general user behaviour (via Google Analytics or similar tools)
Customize user experience

You can disable cookies via your browser settings.

8. Email and Communications

By signing up for our quiz, newsletter, or program waitlist, you consent to receive occasional email communications. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email.

We do not send promotional materials unrelated to The Police Doc project.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to your data
Ask us to correct or delete your data
Withdraw consent for communications at any time

To make any of these requests, contact us at: info@thepolicedoc.com

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our practices. Any revisions will be posted here with a new effective date.