Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how findmycat.info ("we", "us", "the Site") handles information related to your use of the Site. Short version: • I do not want your sensitive personal information. • I don't sell your data to marketers or brokers. • I don't collect your usage data in order to conduct advanced analysis that I can either sell to 3rd parties or exploit myself. • I practice rigorous security and keep my systems as simple as possible to reduce attack surface. • No online system is perfectly secure; determined attackers exist, and absolute guarantees are impossible. By using the Site, you agree to this Policy.

By design, we: • Do not run user accounts, logins, or password-based profiles. • Do not ask for Social Security numbers, government IDs, financial account numbers, or health records. • Do not operate a newsletter mailing list at this time. • Do not run "growth" campaigns based on personal behavior tracking. If you ever see a form on this Site that appears to request highly sensitive information, treat it as suspicious and contact us through a known-good channel.

Like most websites, basic technical information may be automatically logged when you visit, such as: • IP address and general region (at the network level). • Browser type and version. • Device type and operating system. • Referring URL and pages visited. • Timestamps and basic interaction logs. I use this kind of information to: • Keep the Site running and debug issues. • Understand overall traffic patterns (e.g., "many people read the lost-cat checklist"). • Defend against abuse (e.g., repeated attacks, scraping, or spam). Where possible, I prefer aggregate or anonymized metrics over detailed tracking.

I aim to keep cookies and trackers to a minimum. • Core site functions may use strictly necessary cookies (for example, to remember a basic preference). • If I add display advertising (e.g., Adsense/Freestar) or analytics, those providers may set their own cookies or use similar technologies. • Our intent is to favor contextual and content-related advertising over invasive behavioral profiling, but large ad networks may still collect some data about your browser or device. You can usually limit third‑party cookies via your browser settings, content blockers, or privacy tools. Doing so should not break the core informational content of the Site.

If you contact us directly (for example, by email or a future contact form), you choose what to share. • I recommend minimizing personal details: no full addresses, no medical records, no highly sensitive data. • If you share a story or tip and I later publish it, I will remove or generalize personally identifying details where reasonable. • I will use any information you send only for the purpose you reasonably intended (e.g., responding to your question, considering a story submission).

The Site may include: • Affiliate links to products or services (for example, Amazon or similar programs). • Display advertising from networks like Google Adsense or Freestar. When you click an affiliate link: • The destination site may use a tracking ID to credit any purchases to this Site. • That process is governed by the destination site's privacy policy, not mine. • I do not collect, store, or process your payment details or account data on those external services.

I do not: • Sell your personal data to data brokers. • Rent, trade, or give your data to third parties for their marketing databases. I may share limited information only in these cases: • To comply with law, a court order, or a valid legal process. • To investigate and defend against fraud, abuse, or attacks on the Site. • To maintain hosting, security, or technical operations with trusted providers under appropriate agreements.

I retain technical logs and any voluntary communications for as long as reasonably necessary to: • Operate, secure, and debug the Site. • Maintain a basic record of serious abuse incidents or legal obligations. I do not keep unnecessary copies of high-sensitivity data because I do not seek to collect such data in the first place.

I practice rigorous security practices, including: • Keeping software and dependencies updated. • Using reputable hosting and security tools. • Minimizing the amount and sensitivity of data stored. • Limiting administrative access. Because I do not run user accounts or store sensitive personal data, my attack surface is significantly reduced. That said, cybercriminals are relentless, and no system connected to the internet can be guaranteed invulnerable. You should always practice your own good security hygiene: strong passwords for your own email/accounts, updated devices, and suspicion toward any message asking for secrets.

This Site is not designed for children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has submitted personal information here, please contact us so I can delete it.

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When I do, I will change the "Last updated" date at the top. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Policy.

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us using the contact information provided on the Site.