Privacy Policy

Introduction

Chatlerie Maine Coon ("Chatlerie," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website chatleriemainecoon.com (the "Site") or interact with our services, including our adoption application process.

By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you submit an adoption application, join our waitlist, or contact us, we may collect:

• Full name, email address, phone number
• Home address (street, city, state, zip code)
• Occupation and daily schedule information
• Housing type and living situation details
• Pet ownership history and veterinary references
• Family composition (children, other household members)
• Kitten preferences and adoption timeline

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
• Referring website or search engine

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and evaluate adoption applications
• Communicate with you about kitten availability, updates, and care information
• Match you with the right kitten based on your lifestyle and preferences
• Maintain records for our health guarantee and breeder obligations
• Improve our website, services, and user experience
• Send periodic updates about Chatlerie (you may opt out at any time)
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Information Sharing & Disclosure

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

• Veterinary professionals: To coordinate health records and kitten care
• TICA registration: To complete registration documentation for your kitten
• Legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Protection of rights: To protect the safety, rights, or property of Chatlerie, our cats, or the public

Application Confidentiality

All information provided on our adoption applications is strictly confidential and will not be used for any purpose other than the verification and evaluation of your application for a Chatlerie Maine Coon kitten. Application data is stored securely and access is limited to Chatlerie's owner, Dawna Marie.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Secure database storage with access controls
• Regular security reviews and updates

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies & Tracking

Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit certain features of the Site.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., TICA, veterinary resources, Amazon). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last modified" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at ChatlerieMaineCoons@gmail.com or visit our Contact page.