When you use Rate My Cat, we collect:

• Account Information: Email address, name, and password when you create an account
• Content: Photos of cats you submit, ratings you give, and any comments or descriptions you provide
• Usage Data: Pages you visit, features you use, and how you interact with our service
• Device Information: Browser type, IP address, and device identifiers
• Cookies: We use cookies to maintain your session and improve your experience

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the cat rating service
• Display your submitted cat photos and ratings
• Personalize your experience and show relevant content
• Communicate with you about your account and service updates
• Improve our service and develop new features
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations

We share your information:

• Publicly: Your submitted cat photos, ratings, and profile name are visible to other users
• Service Providers: We work with trusted third parties who help us operate the service (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how you use our service to improve it
• Provide personalized content and features

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if you disable them.

We take security seriously:

• Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard methods
• We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Access controls to limit who can view your data
• Regular backups to prevent data loss

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Object: Object to processing of your data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.