Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Drop The Cat Guide ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information about you when you visit our website dropthecat.co (the "Site").

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site:

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• IP Address: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Browser Type: The type and version of your web browser
• Device Information: Information about your device, including operating system and screen resolution
• Usage Data: Pages you visit, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
• Referral Source: The website or source that referred you to our Site
• Date and Time: The date and time of your visit

2.2 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your preferences and activity on our Site. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad performance
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site.

2.3 Information You Provide

If you contact us through our contact form or email, we may collect:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Any other information you choose to provide in your message

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Improve Our Services: To operate, maintain, and improve our Site and services
• To Analyze Usage: To understand how visitors use our Site and identify areas for improvement
• To Personalize Content: To customize content and provide a better user experience
• To Communicate: To respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests
• To Display Advertising: To show you relevant advertisements and measure ad effectiveness
• To Ensure Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

4. Third-Party Services and Advertising

We use third-party services that may collect information about your use of our Site:

4.1 Google AdSense

Our Site uses Google AdSense, a service provided by Google LLC ("Google") for displaying advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Display personalized advertisements based on your interests and browsing history
• Measure the effectiveness of advertisements
• Prevent fraud and abuse

Google may collect and use information about your visits to our Site and other websites to provide relevant advertisements. This information may include:

• Your IP address
• Browser and device information
• Pages you visit on our Site and other websites
• Date and time of your visit

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our Site, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms.

4.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

• How often users visit our Site
• What pages they visit
• What other sites they visited before coming to our Site

Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit our Site, rather than your name or other identifying information. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.3 Other Third-Party Services

We may use other third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze information to help us improve our Site and services. These services may have their own privacy policies governing the collection and use of your information.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and advertising
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection and processing activities
• Cookie Preferences: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• The right to delete your personal information
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section above.

14. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section above.