Privacy Policy

1. Information Collection

Kittenbay ("we," "us," or "our") collects personal information when you interact with our website, submit inquiries, or complete our adoption forms. The types of information we collect include:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Household Information: Details about your living situation, family members, other pets, and lifestyle
• Veterinary References: Information about your current or intended veterinarian
• Communication Preferences: Your preferences for how we contact you

2. Use of Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process and evaluate adoption applications
• To communicate with potential and current kitten owners
• To provide updates about available kittens and our cattery
• To offer ongoing support and guidance to kitten adopters
• To maintain records of kitten placements for health tracking and breeding program management
• To improve our website and services

3. Data Protection

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure storage of digital records
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security assessments of our systems and practices
• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission

4. Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Veterinary References: We may contact veterinarians you provide as references to verify the care provided to previous or current pets
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business, provided they agree to keep this information confidential
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device and help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website functionality and user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For adopted kittens, we maintain records to support our commitment to lifetime breeder support and for health tracking purposes.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
• Opt out of receiving promotional communications from us
• Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the basis for processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@kittenbay.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: