Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 2026

The Tended Path ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by Kate Forer, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and engage in our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our services. This includes:

  • Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, and phone number.

  • Spiritual & Personal Reflections: Information shared via our Intake and Reflection forms regarding your spiritual history, goals, and current life transitions.

  • Payment Data: If you choose to pay for services, payment is processed through secure third-party processors (such as Stripe or PayPal). We do not store your credit card information on our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our spiritual direction services.

  • Schedule and manage appointments via Zoom and third-party booking tools.

  • Communicate with you regarding your sessions, inquiries, and administrative updates.

  • Fulfill our professional commitment to your "Foundational Month" and ongoing accompaniment.

3. Professional Confidentiality

In addition to digital privacy, Kate Forer adheres to the professional and ethical standards of spiritual direction. Information shared during sessions is held in strict confidence, with the following legal and ethical exceptions:

  • Where there is a clear and imminent danger to yourself or others.

  • Where there is a legal requirement to report the abuse of a child, elderly person, or vulnerable adult.

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party service providers to help run our practice. These may include:

  • Zoom: For virtual video sessions.

  • Squarespace/Wix: For website hosting.

  • Calendly/Acuity: For appointment scheduling.

  • Google Workspace: For secure email and form collection. Each of these providers has its own privacy policy regarding how they handle your data.

5. Your Rights (California Privacy Rights)

As a California-based practice, we respect your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request that we delete your personal data.

  • Opt-out of any marketing communications (we do not sell your personal data to third parties).

6. Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to safeguard your personal information. However, no electronic transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this policy, you may contact us here