Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
Cat Depot, Inc. (“Cat Depot,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our programs, services, and communications. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, and payment information when you make a donation, register for programs, apply to volunteer, or contact us.
• Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, device information, pages visited, and cookies to help us improve our website experience.
• Sensitive Information: We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (such as social security numbers).

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for purposes including:

• Processing donations, adoptions, or purchases.
• Registering volunteers and program participants.
• Sending receipts, acknowledgments, newsletters, and updates.
• Improving website functionality, user experience, and outreach efforts.
• Complying with legal or regulatory requirements.

4. Sharing of Information
Cat Depot does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With trusted service providers (such as payment processors or email platforms) who help us operate our programs and communications.
• When required by law, regulation, or court order.
• To protect the safety, rights, or property of Cat Depot, our visitors, or our community. 

5. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze trends, and track engagement. You may adjust your browser settings to block cookies, but this may limit certain features of our website.

6. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy
Cat Depot’s website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe we have unintentionally collected information from a child, please contact us so we can remove it.

8. Your Choices
You may:

• Opt out of communications: Unsubscribe from emails by following the link at the bottom of any message or by contacting us directly.
• Access or update your information: Request to review, correct, or delete your personal information by contacting us at info@catdepot.org.

9. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites. Cat Depot is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted to this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Cat Depot, Inc.
2542 17th St
Sarasota, FL 34234
Phone: 941-366-2404
Email: info@catdepot.org