Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Catzy

Last updated: January 2026

At Catzy (“we”, “our”, or “us”), accessible from https://catzy.org, we value the privacy of our visitors and are fully committed to protecting any personal information that may be collected while you use our website. This Privacy Policy document explains in detail the types of information that are collected and recorded by Catzy and how we use it.

By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with the terms described below.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is:
https://catzy.org

Catzy is an informational and entertainment website focused on cat-related content, including stories, educational articles, tips, and family-friendly content designed for children and pet lovers. Our goal is to provide safe, helpful, and enjoyable content for all ages.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to improve our website, enhance user experience, and ensure site security.

2.1 Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may choose to provide personal information when:

• Leaving comments on articles
• Contacting us via forms or email
• Registering for an account (if available)

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Website URL
• Comment content
• Any other information you voluntarily submit

Providing this information is optional, and you can browse most of the website without sharing personal data.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit Catzy, we automatically collect certain non-personal information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URLs
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visits

This information is used for analytics, security monitoring, and improving site performance. It does not personally identify individual users.

3. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

• The data shown in the comments form
• The visitor’s IP address
• Browser user agent string

This information helps us detect spam and maintain a safe community.

3.1 Gravatar

An anonymized string (also called a hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/

After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if available via Gravatar) will be visible publicly alongside your comment.

4. Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract any location data from images displayed on the site.

Catzy is not responsible for personal data accidentally embedded within uploaded media files.

5. Cookies

Catzy uses cookies to enhance user experience and ensure proper website functionality.

5.1 Comment Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience so you do not have to re-enter your details when leaving another comment. These cookies will remain for one year.

5.2 Login Cookies

If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie will be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.

When you log in:

• Login cookies last for two days
• Screen options cookies last for one year
• If “Remember Me” is selected, your login will persist for two weeks

Logging out removes all login cookies.

5.3 Post Editing Cookies

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie does not contain personal data and only indicates the post ID of the article you edited. It expires after one day.

6. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on Catzy may include embedded content such as:

• Videos
• Images
• Articles
• Social media posts

Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited the external website directly.

These websites may:

• Collect data about you
• Use cookies
• Embed third-party tracking
• Monitor your interaction with the embedded content

This may include tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that third-party platform. Catzy does not control these external websites and is not responsible for their privacy practices.

7. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for purposes including:

• Operating and maintaining the website
• Improving content and user experience
• Responding to comments or inquiries
• Preventing spam, fraud, and abuse
• Analyzing usage trends and performance
• Complying with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

8. Who We Share Your Data With

Catzy only shares personal data when necessary for site functionality or legal compliance.

8.1 Password Resets

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.

8.2 Service Providers

We may use trusted third-party services for:

• Spam detection
• Website analytics
• Security monitoring

These providers are obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

9. How Long We Retain Your Data

9.1 Comments

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and automatically approve follow-up comments instead of holding them in moderation.

9.2 User Accounts

For users who register on our website (if applicable):

• Personal information is stored in the user profile
• Users can view, edit, or delete their personal data at any time
• Usernames cannot be changed
• Website administrators can access and manage this information

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to request a copy of your stored data
• The right to request correction or deletion of your data
• The right to withdraw consent

If you have an account or have left comments, you may request:

• An exported file of the personal data we hold about you
• Deletion of your personal data

This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

11. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. These services may process data outside your country of residence in accordance with their own privacy policies.

12. Children’s Information

Protecting children’s privacy is especially important to us. Catzy does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13.

If you believe your child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us immediately and we will promptly remove such information from our records.

13. Third-Party Privacy Policies

Catzy’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of third-party ad servers or websites for more detailed information about their practices and instructions on how to opt out of certain options.

14. Online Privacy Policy Only

This Privacy Policy applies only to online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regard to information shared and/or collected on Catzy. This policy does not apply to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.

15. Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

16. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage users to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information..