Privacy Policy

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information that is gathered automatically when you use our Site.

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password (stored in hashed form), and account type (buyer or breeder). If you register as a breeder, we also collect your phone number and any profile information you choose to provide.

1.2 Cattery and Breeder Details

Breeders who list a cattery on GoodCattery provide additional information including cattery name, location (city, state, and country), registration organization affiliations (such as TICA or CFA), health testing records, veterinary references, descriptions, photographs, pricing details, and deposit amounts. This information is used for verification purposes and is displayed publicly on breeder profile pages.

1.3 Payment Information

When you place a deposit or make a payment through our platform, payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe, Inc. We do not collect, store, or have access to your full credit card number, debit card number, or bank account details. Stripe may collect your payment card information, billing address, and other details necessary to process transactions. Please refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy for information on how Stripe handles your data.

1.4 Buyer Application Information

When you submit an application to a breeder, we collect the information you include in your application, such as details about your household, experience with cats, and any messages to the breeder.

1.5 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you access or use our Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other standard usage data. This information is collected through server logs and analytics tools.

1.6 Scam Reports

If you submit a scam report through our community-driven scam database, we collect the information you provide in that report, including entity names, website URLs, and descriptions of suspected fraudulent activity.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Account Management: To create, maintain, and secure your account; to authenticate your identity when you log in; and to provide you with access to your dashboard and account features.
• Breeder Verification: To verify breeder identities, registration credentials, health testing documentation, and veterinary references as part of our verification process. Verified breeders receive a verification badge displayed on their profile.
• Payment Processing: To facilitate secure deposit and payment transactions between buyers and breeders through our Stripe integration, including creating Stripe Connect accounts for breeders.
• Communication: To send you account-related notifications, application status updates, deposit confirmations, verification updates, and other transactional communications necessary for the operation of our services.
• Scam Prevention: To operate and maintain our scam database, review submitted scam reports, and protect the Maine Coon community from fraudulent breeders and websites.
• Site Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, diagnose technical issues, and improve the functionality, content, and user experience of our Site.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

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

• Stripe: We share necessary information with Stripe, Inc. to process payments and deposits on our platform. Stripe acts as our payment processor and handles payment data in accordance with PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) requirements.
• Supabase: Our platform is built on Supabase infrastructure, which provides authentication and database services. Your account data is stored on Supabase's secure, managed infrastructure.
• Between Buyers and Breeders: When a buyer submits an application to a breeder, the application information is shared with that specific breeder. Breeder profiles and cattery information are publicly visible on the Site.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a law enforcement request.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Site of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

• Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS (Transport Layer Security). Data at rest is encrypted using industry-standard encryption protocols.
• Authentication Security: User authentication is managed through Supabase Auth, which provides secure password hashing, session management, and protection against common authentication attacks.
• Infrastructure: Our database and backend services are hosted on Supabase's managed infrastructure, which includes network isolation, regular security updates, automated backups, and monitoring.
• Payment Security: All payment processing is handled by Stripe, which is PCI DSS Level 1 certified, the highest level of security certification in the payment industry. We never store, process, or transmit cardholder data on our own servers.
• Access Controls: Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who require it to operate, develop, or improve our services. Row-level security policies are enforced at the database level to ensure users can only access data they are authorized to view.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data, but we are committed to maintaining industry-standard protections.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. Much of this information is accessible directly through your account dashboard.
• Correction: You may update or correct your personal information at any time through your account settings. If you need assistance correcting information that you cannot update yourself, please contact us.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your account and associated personal information. Please note that we may retain certain information as required by law, to resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or for legitimate business purposes. Publicly contributed scam reports may be retained in anonymized form for community safety.
• Data Export: You may request a portable copy of your personal data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Communication Preferences: You may opt out of non-essential email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by updating your notification preferences in your account settings. Note that you cannot opt out of transactional emails related to your account, applications, or deposits.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact page. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve our Site. The types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They include session cookies that maintain your authentication state, remember your login session, and enable core features such as secure page navigation and access to your dashboard. These cookies cannot be disabled without impairing Site functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: We use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our Site, including which pages are visited most frequently, how users navigate between pages, and whether users encounter errors. This data is aggregated and anonymized and is used solely to improve the user experience.

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies; however, doing so may affect the functionality of the Site, particularly features that require authentication.

GoodCattery is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as promptly as possible. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us through our contact page so that we can take appropriate action.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by providing a more prominent notice such as an email notification or a banner on our Site. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Your continued use of GoodCattery after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to reach out to us: