Last Updated: September 14, 2025
1. Introduction
CatToPurrs ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website at cattopurrs.com.
This policy applies to all visitors and users of our website, including those who make purchases through our premium store or click on our affiliate links.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Order Information: When you make a purchase, we collect your name, email address, shipping address, and payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
- Email Subscriptions: Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact Information: Name and email when you contact us for support
2.2 Information Automatically Collected
- Website Usage: Pages visited, time spent, and click behavior
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and IP address
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device to improve website functionality
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and fulfill your orders
- Send order confirmations and shipping updates
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- Send promotional emails and product recommendations (with your consent)
- Improve our website and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Affiliate Program Disclosure
CatToPurrs participates in affiliate programs with Amazon Associates and AliExpress. This means:
- We earn a commission when you purchase products through our affiliate links
- These commissions help support our website and content creation
- Our product recommendations are not influenced by commission rates
- You pay the same price whether you use our links or shop directly
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Essential Cookies: Enable core website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Understand how visitors use our site
- Affiliate Tracking: Track clicks on affiliate links for commission purposes
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect website functionality.
6. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We share your information only with:
- Payment Processors: Stripe for secure payment processing
- Shipping Partners: For order fulfillment and tracking
- Email Services: For newsletter delivery and customer communications
- Affiliate Partners: Amazon and AliExpress receive basic click information when you use our links
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
- SSL encryption for all data transmission
- Secure payment processing through Stripe
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes
- Withdraw Consent: Unsubscribe from emails at any time
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Typically, we retain order information for 7 years for tax and legal purposes, and email subscription data until you unsubscribe.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.
11. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer your data to these providers, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with GDPR requirements.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email to subscribers (for material changes)