Privacy Policy

Introduction

At MeowSanctuary, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our website and interact with our services, and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

Please read this privacy policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

The Information We Collect

We may collect, use, store and transfer different kinds of personal data about you which we have grouped together as follows:

• Identity Data includes first name, last name, username or similar identifier.
• Contact Data includes email address, telephone number, and address.
• Technical Data includes internet protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access this website.
• Usage Data includes information about how you use our website and services.
• Marketing and Communications Data includes your preferences in receiving marketing from us and our third parties and your communication preferences.

How We Use Your Information

We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we will use your personal data in the following circumstances:

• To process and manage adoption applications.
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer service.
• To process donations and provide receipts.
• To send you information about our cats, events, and initiatives (with your consent).
• To improve our website and services.
• To comply with legal obligations.

Compliance and Data Protection

At MeowSanctuary, we are committed to ensuring full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We prioritize the protection of your data and privacy, implementing industry-standard security measures to safeguard your personal information.

Data Collection and Usage

We collect, store, and process personal information strictly in accordance with legal requirements and ethical standards. Our data-handling practices are regularly reviewed to maintain compliance with evolving regulations and industry best practices.

Transparency and Accountability

Transparency is at the core of our operations. We clearly outline how your data is collected, used, and stored. Our policies reflect our ongoing efforts to maintain compliance and accountability.

User Rights and Choices

As part of our commitment to compliance, we respect your rights to access, update, and delete your personal information. You can request data modifications or removals by contacting us at [email protected].

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal data with the following parties:

• Staff members and volunteers who need access to your information to process adoption applications or respond to inquiries.
• Service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, email services).
• Legal and regulatory authorities when required by law.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Security

We have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way. We limit access to your personal data to those employees, agents, contractors, and other third parties who have a business need to know.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: