Effective Date: 02.20.26
Cattery Name: Awesome Kitty Cattery
Location: North Carolina, United States
Contact for privacy requests: awesomekitty1804@gmail.com

1. Information We Collect
We may collect information you provide directly to us when you:
submit a reservation, consultation, or breeding application form,
contact us by email, phone, or social media,
place a deposit or make a payment through a payment provider,
request delivery coordination.

This may include:
name, email, phone number,
city and state,
preferences (color, gender, temperament, desired timeline),
delivery details (destination city/state),
for breeding requests — cattery/program link(s) and program notes (if provided).
We may also collect limited technical data from your browser or device (such as IP address, device type, and cookie data) to help operate and secure the site.

2. How We Use Information
We use personal information to:
respond to inquiries and provide consultations,
process reservations, deposits, and next steps,
maintain a waitlist and reservation records,
coordinate pickup or nationwide delivery options,
communicate about availability, timing, documentation, and care instructions, prevent fraud, reduce spam, and secure our website,
improve our services and website experience.

3. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information as a business model.
We may share information only as necessary with:
payment processors (to complete transactions),
form/CRM/email service providers (to manage requests and communications),
transport partners (only the details needed to coordinate delivery),
legal or regulatory authorities when required by law.

4. Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies and similar technologies for site functionality, security, and basic analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly.

5. Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information and limit access to authorized parties. No online system is 100% secure, but we work to keep data protected.
We retain information for as long as needed to provide services, maintain business records, and meet legal or accounting obligations.

6. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

7. Your Privacy Rights (Including California)
Depending on your state, you may have the right to request access to, deletion of, or correction of certain personal information. California residents may have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA (including the right to know, delete, and correct, and to opt-out of sale/sharing if applicable).
To submit a request, email us at awesomekitty1804@gmail.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.

8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.