Last Updated: September 6, 2026
This GDPR & Cookies Policy explains how Pet Catty (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Pet Catty”) handles personal information and uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use https://petcatty.com/ (the “Website”).
This policy is intended to provide additional information for visitors, including individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom (UK), and other jurisdictions where applicable privacy laws provide similar rights.
1. What Is GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) is a data protection law that applies to certain organizations and individuals in relation to the processing of personal data of people in the European Economic Area.
Where GDPR applies to our processing of your personal information, we aim to handle that information in accordance with applicable GDPR requirements.
2. Personal Data We May Collect
Depending on how you interact with Pet Catty, we may collect or process certain information, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Information included in messages or comments
- IP address
- Browser and device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Approximate location information
- Date and time of visits
- Website usage and interaction information
We only seek to collect information that is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy and our Privacy Policy.
3. How We Use Personal Data
We may use personal information to:
- Operate and maintain the Website
- Respond to questions and communications
- Improve Website content and functionality
- Understand Website traffic and usage
- Detect spam, fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Maintain Website security
- Provide or support analytics
- Display advertising where applicable
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Where GDPR applies, we may process personal information under one or more of the following legal bases:
Consent
We may process information when you have provided consent, such as where consent is required for certain cookies or communications.
You may withdraw consent at any time where applicable.
Legitimate Interests
We may process certain information when it is reasonably necessary for our legitimate interests, such as Website security, analytics, improving our content, preventing abuse, and maintaining Website functionality, provided those interests do not override your applicable privacy rights.
Legal Obligations
We may process or disclose information when necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal proceedings, or lawful requests from authorities.
Contractual Necessity
Where applicable, information may be processed when necessary to perform a contract or take steps requested before entering into a contract.
5. Your GDPR Rights
If GDPR applies to you, you may have the following rights, subject to applicable legal limitations:
Right of Access
You may request information about whether we process your personal data and, where applicable, request access to that information.
Right to Rectification
You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Right to Erasure
You may request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Right to Restriction
You may request that processing of your personal information be restricted in certain circumstances.
Right to Object
You may have the right to object to certain processing activities, including processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Data Portability
Where applicable, you may request certain personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred before the withdrawal.
6. How to Exercise Your Rights
If you would like to exercise an applicable privacy right or ask a question about how Pet Catty handles personal information, please contact us through the contact information available on the Website.
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
We will handle valid requests in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
7. Cookies
Pet Catty may use cookies and similar technologies.
A cookie is a small text file that may be stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies can help websites remember information, understand visitor activity, maintain functionality, and improve user experience.
8. Types of Cookies We May Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies may be necessary for certain Website functions, security, or basic operation.
Because these cookies may be required for the Website to function properly, they may not always be optional.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use Pet Catty.
They may collect information such as:
- Pages viewed
- Number of visits
- Time spent on pages
- Browser and device information
- Traffic sources
- General Website interactions
This information helps us improve the Website and its content.
Advertising Cookies
Where advertising is displayed, third-party advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Measure advertising performance
- Deliver or personalize advertisements
- Limit repeated advertisements
- Understand advertising interactions
The use of these technologies is controlled by the relevant third-party provider and may be subject to that provider’s own privacy policy.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies may allow the Website to remember certain preferences and improve the user experience.
9. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services used on Pet Catty.
These may include services for:
- Website analytics
- Advertising
- Embedded content
- Security
- Social media functionality
- Other Website features
Third parties may independently process information collected through these technologies.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of relevant third-party providers for more information about their data practices.
10. Google Analytics
Pet Catty may use Google Analytics or similar analytics services to understand Website traffic and visitor behavior.
These services may use cookies and other technologies to collect information about your interaction with the Website.
Analytics information may be used to improve Website performance, content, and user experience.
Where required by applicable law, appropriate consent or privacy controls may be used before placing non-essential analytics cookies.
11. Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
- View stored cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Receive notifications before cookies are stored
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of parts of the Website.
Where required by applicable law, Pet Catty may also provide a cookie consent or preference mechanism that allows visitors to accept, reject, or manage certain categories of non-essential cookies.
12. International Data Transfers
Some third-party service providers used by websites may process information in countries outside your country of residence.
Where applicable privacy laws require safeguards for international data transfers, appropriate measures may be used to protect personal information.
These measures may include legally recognized contractual or other appropriate safeguards.
13. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer period is required or permitted by applicable law.
Cookie retention periods may vary depending on the type of cookie and the provider responsible for it.
14. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures intended to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or destruction.
However, no Internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
15. Children’s Privacy
Pet Catty is intended for a general audience.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in circumstances where such collection is prohibited by applicable law.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us improperly, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps.
16. Third-Party Websites
Pet Catty may contain links to websites operated by third parties.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, cookie policies, security, or content of third-party websites.
You should review the privacy and cookie policies of any external website you visit.
17. Updates to This Policy
We may update this GDPR & Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
- Our Website
- Cookies and technologies we use
- Third-party services
- Applicable privacy laws
- Our privacy practices
When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this page.
18. Contact Us
If you have questions about this GDPR & Cookies Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy rights, please contact us through the contact information provided on the Pet Catty Website.
Website: https://petcatty.com/
By continuing to use Pet Catty, you acknowledge that you have read this GDPR & Cookies Policy. Where required by applicable law, your consent will be requested separately for non-essential cookies and similar technologies.
