Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

At ProjectCat.org, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors, subscribers, and contributors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

  1. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of data:

A. Personal Information (voluntarily submitted): Name and email address (e.g., newsletter signup, contact form)

Organization or affiliation (if submitted during collaboration or story contributions)

Photographs, testimonials, or story submissions (with consent)

B. Non-Personal Information (automatically collected): IP address, browser type, device type

Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral source

Aggregated location data (city or country)

This data is collected via cookies, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and basic server logs.

  1. How We Use Your Information We use collected data for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries or story submissions

To deliver newsletters or updates (only if you opt-in)

To improve website functionality and user experience

To measure the reach and impact of our content

To support community engagement and conservation storytelling

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

  1. Cookies and Tracking We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your site preferences

Analyze site performance and visitor behavior

Serve relevant content and prevent spam

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Please note, some features may not work correctly without cookies.

  1. Third-Party Services We may use trusted third-party tools and services such as:

Google Analytics (site metrics)

Email newsletter platforms (e.g., Mailchimp or similar)

Social media integrations (e.g., embedded Instagram or YouTube posts)

These services may collect and use information under their own privacy policies. ProjectCat.org is not responsible for their data handling once you leave our site.

  1. Data Security We take reasonable precautions to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no internet-based system can guarantee 100% security.

Sensitive data (e.g., passwords, payment info) is not collected or stored directly by ProjectCat.org.

  1. Children’s Privacy Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If such information is inadvertently submitted, it will be deleted promptly upon notification.

  2. Email Communication and Opt-Out If you sign up for our newsletter or updates, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the footer of any email. You may also request manual removal via our Contact page.

  3. Your Rights As a user, you have the right to:

Access the data we hold about you

Request correction or deletion of your personal information

Withdraw consent to receive communication at any time

File a complaint with a data protection authority (if applicable)

To exercise these rights, please contact us directly at: 📩 Contact Page – ProjectCat.org/contact

  1. Policy Updates This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes indicates your agreement with the updated policy.

  2. Contact Us For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please reach out to:

📬 Email: info@projectcat.org 🌍 Website: www.ProjectCat.org