Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025-10-02

Introduction Cat-Care.org (“Cat-Care”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use and share it, and the choices you have. By using Cat-Care.org (the “Site”), you agree to this Policy.

What we collect

• Information you provide
  • Contact data: email address, name (if you submit feedback, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us).
  • Content you submit: feedback messages, survey responses, comments, or support requests.
• Information collected automatically
  • Usage data: pages viewed, referring/exit pages, timestamps, links clicked, reading time.
  • Device and technical data: IP address, browser type/version, operating system, screen size, language preferences.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: small files used to remember settings and understand site usage.
• Optional account data (if accounts are offered)
  • Credentials: username and hashed password.
  • Profile: display name, preferences, saved articles.

How we use your information

• Provide and improve the Site: operate, maintain, optimize performance and content relevance.
• Communications: respond to inquiries; send service messages and newsletters (with opt-out).
• Personalization: remember preferences, recommend relevant content.
• Safety and integrity: detect, prevent, and respond to security incidents, spam, or misuse.
• Analytics and research: understand aggregate trends to improve user experience.
• Legal: comply with applicable laws, enforce our Terms, protect our rights.

Legal bases for processing (EEA/UK visitors)

• Consent: for cookies, newsletter subscriptions, and certain analytics.
• Contract: to provide requested services (e.g., delivering a subscribed newsletter).
• Legitimate interests: to improve content quality, maintain security, and measure engagement.
• Legal obligation: when processing is required by law.

Cookies and tracking

• Types of cookies we may use: strictly necessary, performance/analytics, functional, and marketing (if any).
• Controls: you can manage cookies via your browser settings. Where required, we show a consent banner that lets you accept, reject, or customize cookies.
• Analytics: we may use privacy-friendly analytics (e.g., IP anonymization, no cross-site tracking). If we use third-party analytics, they may set their own cookies. See “Third parties” below.

Email communications

• You can unsubscribe from newsletters at any time via the “unsubscribe” link in each email.
• We may send essential service emails related to your account or requests (if accounts exist).

Third parties We may share data with service providers that help us run the Site, subject to contractual confidentiality and data protection obligations. Typical categories include:

• Hosting and infrastructure
• Email delivery and newsletter management
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Spam and security tools We do not sell your personal information. We do not allow third parties to collect personal information via our content for their own marketing without your consent.

Data retention

• We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
• Retention periods vary by data type and context (e.g., support emails may be retained for audit and troubleshooting for a reasonable period).

Your choices and rights Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Data portability, where applicable. To make a request, contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.

Do Not Track Some browsers offer a Do Not Track (DNT) setting. Because there is no common industry standard, our Site may not respond to DNT signals. We minimize tracking and offer cookie controls where applicable.

Children’s privacy Cat-Care.org is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child provided us with personal data, contact us to remove it.

International transfers If you access the Site from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred, stored, and processed in other jurisdictions. We take measures to protect your data consistent with this Policy and applicable law.

Security We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data (e.g., encryption in transit, access controls, backups). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Links to other sites Our content may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing personal information.

Changes to this Policy We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date shows the latest revision. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site or via email if appropriate.

Contact us If you have questions, requests, or complaints about this Policy or our practices, contact:

• Email: [email protected]
• General inquiries: [email protected]

Jurisdiction-specific notices

• California (CCPA/CPRA): We do not sell or share personal information as defined by CPRA. You may have rights to know, delete, correct, and opt out of sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising. Contact [email protected] to exercise rights or use any provided links on the Site.
• EEA/UK: You have GDPR rights as listed above. If you believe your rights were violated, you can lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority. If we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time without affecting prior processing.
• Canada: You may contact us to access or correct your information and to withdraw consent, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

Effective date This Policy is effective as of the date at the top of this page.