Privacy Policy for Chirpy Cats
Last Updated: August 12, 2025
Welcome to Chirpy Cats (“we,” “us,” or “our”)! We care about your privacy (just like we care about our cats’ secret napping spots) and we want to be transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your information. This policy applies to www.chirpycats.com.
1. Who We Are
Chirpy Cats is a feline lifestyle blog based in Canada focused on cat enrichment, catio gardening, and DIY projects for cat-loving humans. For privacy-related matters, please use our Contact Form and indicate at “Privacy Request” at the top of the message.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect personal information when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter (via Mailchimp)
- Leave comments (protected by Akismet)
- Browse our website (tracked by Google Analytics)
- Interact with push notifications (via PushAlert)
Types of data we collect may include:
- Name, email address (for newsletter signup)
- IP address, browser type, device info (for analytics and spam protection)
- Behavioral data like page views, clicks, and time on site (via cookies)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Send newsletters if you’ve opted in
- Monitor site performance and traffic trends
- Improve your user experience (with cookies — not the catnip kind!)
- Keep our site safe from spam and bots
We never sell your data. Ever. Not even for a lifetime supply of tuna.
4. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize your experience. Our cookie notice says:
We use cookies. Not the catnip kind, but the kind that makes your experience on the site sweeter and functional. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
We use:
- Essential cookies (for site function)
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
- Push notification cookies (PushAlert)
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following services that may process your data:
- Mailchimp (newsletters and marketing permissions)
- Google Analytics (website analytics)
- PushAlert (browser notifications)
- Akismet (spam protection on blog comments)
- Amazon Associates (affiliate links that may track referrals for commissions)
Each service has its own privacy policy.
6. Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
Chirpy Cats is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This means:
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
We may earn a small commission if you click our links and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your region, you may have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your data
- Unsubscribe from newsletters
- Opt out of tracking and cookies
To request data access or deletion, please use our Contact Form and choose the “Privacy Request” option.
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. This site is for cat-loving humans, not kittens.
9. Data Retention
We keep data only as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose, or until you say “nope!” and request deletion.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or site functionality. We’ll post updates here with a new “Last Updated” date.
Thanks for visiting Chirpy Cats!
We promise to protect your data like we protect the prime sunbeam spots in our catio.
Questions? Please use our Contact Form.