Privacy Policy

Who we are

Our website address is: https://cats-magazine.com.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember user preferences (e.g., login, language settings).
  • Analyze site traffic (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Improve security and detect spam.
  • Provide relevant ads through third-party services.

You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings:

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, etc.). These external websites may:

  • Track your interaction if you have an account with them
  • Collect data about you
  • Use cookies

Who we share your data with

InWe may share your data with third-party services for website operation and analytics, including:

  • Google Analytics (to understand website traffic)
  • Advertising partners (Google AdSense, affiliate networks)
  • Security & spam detection services (e.g., Akismet)
  • Payment processors (if applicable)
  • Email marketing services (if sending newsletters)

These services process data according to their privacy policies and are obligated to protect your information.

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

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We collect and process personal data based on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – When you provide explicit consent (e.g., signing up for a newsletter).
  • Legitimate Interest – To improve user experience, website security, and analytics.
  • Contractual Necessity – When fulfilling transactions or responding to inquiries.
  • Legal Obligations – When required by law (e.g., tax, fraud prevention).

How long we retain your data

  • Administrators can access and modify all user information.
  • Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely for moderation purposes.
  • Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal information (except usernames).

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Some of your data may be processed outside of your country, including in the United States and other jurisdictions where data protection laws may differ. However, we take necessary measures to ensure your data is secure and handled in compliance with applicable laws.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
✉ Email: catmail @ cats-magazine.com