Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

Last updated: January 2026

Protecting children’s privacy online is extremely important to us. This Children’s Privacy Policy page explains how Catzy (“we”, “our”, or “us”), accessible at https://catzy.org, complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable child data protection regulations.

Catzy is designed to provide family-friendly, educational, and entertainment content, including stories and articles about cats and animals. While some content may be suitable for children, we are committed to safeguarding children’s personal information and ensuring responsible data practices.

1. What Is COPPA?

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a United States federal law that places requirements on websites and online services that collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

COPPA requires website operators to:

• Clearly disclose data collection practices
• Obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13
• Protect the privacy and safety of children online

Catzy follows these principles to ensure compliance and transparency.

2. Age Restriction

Catzy does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13.

By using this website, you represent that:

• You are at least 13 years old, or
• You are using the website under the supervision and consent of a parent or legal guardian

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information on our website without your consent, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

3. Information We Do Not Collect from Children

We do not knowingly collect or request from children under 13:

• Full names
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Physical addresses
• School names
• Photos containing identifiable personal details
• Any other personally identifiable information

Catzy does not require children to register, create accounts, or submit personal details to access content.

4. Limited Information That May Be Collected Automatically

Like many websites, Catzy may automatically collect non-personal, anonymous information such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• General usage statistics

This information is used only for security, analytics, and website performance purposes and does not personally identify a child.

Such data collection is standard for website operation and is not used to identify individual users.

5. Comments and User Interaction

If comments are enabled on Catzy:

• Users are encouraged not to share personal information
• Comment moderation tools are used to reduce inappropriate content
• Spam detection systems may review comments automatically

We do not knowingly allow children under 13 to post comments containing personal information. Any such content discovered will be removed promptly.

6. Third-Party Services and Advertising

Catzy may use third-party services such as:

• Analytics tools
• Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense)
• Embedded media platforms

These third parties may use cookies or similar technologies to display relevant content or ads.

We do not control how third-party services collect or use data. Parents and guardians are encouraged to review the privacy policies of these services for more information about their practices related to children’s data.

7. Cookies and Children’s Privacy

Cookies may be used on Catzy to:

• Improve user experience
• Remember user preferences
• Analyze website performance

Cookies used on Catzy do not intentionally collect personal information from children. Parents may control cookie usage through browser settings if they wish to limit or disable cookies.

8. Parental Rights Under COPPA

Under COPPA, parents and legal guardians have the right to:

• Review personal information collected from their child
• Request deletion of their child’s personal information
• Refuse further collection or use of their child’s data

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Actions We Take if Information Is Collected Accidentally

If Catzy becomes aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will:

1. Delete the information promptly
2. Take steps to prevent further collection
3. Notify the parent or guardian if contact information is available

We take these situations seriously and act quickly to protect children’s privacy.

10. Encouraging Parental Involvement

We strongly encourage parents and guardians to:

• Monitor their children’s online activities
• Educate children about online safety
• Use parental control tools where appropriate

Catzy supports a safe and positive online experience for children and families.

11. Online Privacy Policy Scope

This Children’s Privacy Policy applies only to online activities and is valid for visitors to Catzy with regard to information shared and/or collected on this website. It does not apply to any offline data collection or other platforms not owned or operated by Catzy.

12. Updates to This Children’s Privacy Policy

We may update this Children’s Privacy (COPPA) Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Legal requirements
• Changes in our practices
• Website updates

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage parents and guardians to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Children’s Privacy Policy or COPPA compliance, please contact us through the appropriate contact page on our website.

14. Consent

By using Catzy, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Children’s Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of the website.