Privacy Policy

February 25, 2023

Cat Whisperers LLC values its users’ privacy. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with Cat Whisperers LLC of our commitment and realization of our obligation not only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page. If at any point in time Cat Whisperers LLC decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether to permit the use of their information in this separate manner.

This Policy applies to Cat Whisperers LLC, and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us. Through the use of www.catwhisperers.com, you are therefore consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.

Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that Cat Whisperers LLC does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites garner, make use of and share the information collected.

Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following

  1. What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website;

  2. Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection;

  3. How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared;

  4. What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and

  5. The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.

Information We Collect 

It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with any products or services. This website collects various types of information, such as:

  • Voluntarily provided information which may include your name, address, email address, billing and/or credit card information etc. which may be used when you purchase products and/or services and to deliver the services you have requested.

  • Information automatically collected when visiting our website, which may include cookies, third party tracking technologies and server logs.

Please rest assured that this site will only collect personal information that you knowingly and willingly provide to us by way of surveys, completed membership forms, and emails. It is the intent of this site to use personal information only for the purpose for which it was requested, and any additional uses specifically provided for on this Policy.

We are collecting your data for several reasons:

  • To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested; To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products;

  • To send you promotional emails containing information we think you may like when we have your consent to do so;

  • To contact you to fill out surveys or participate in other types of market research, when we have your consent to do so;

  • To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences.

The retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria: the length of time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods within which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this Policy.

Use of Information Collected

Cat Whisperers LLC does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent or lease any of its customer lists and/or names to any third parties.

Data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time we Cat Whisperers LLC may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from www.catwhisperers.com

Cat Whisperers LLC may also be in contact with you with regards to completing surveys and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current or potential future services that may be offered.

Cat Whisperers LLC uses various third-party social media features including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, and other interactive programs. These may collect your IP address and require cookies to work properly. These services are governed by the privacy policies of the providers and are not within Cat Whisperers’ control.

Disclosure of Information

Cat Whisperers LLC may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:

  •  as necessary to provide services or products you have ordered;

  •  in other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented;

  •  in the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot
    reasonably be determined;

  • as required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant;

  •  to outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;

  •  as necessary to enforce the Terms of Service;

  •  as necessary to maintain, safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of Cat Whisperers LLC.

  • Non-Marketing Purposes
    Cat Whisperers LLC greatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes (such as bug alerts, security breaches, account issues, and/or changes in Cat Whisperers LLC products and services). In certain circumstances, we may use our website, newspapers, or other public means to post a notice.

Cookies are files with small amounts of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a web site and stored on your computer’s hard drive.

Our website builder was built upon Squarespace which uses “cookies” to collect information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

Service Providers

We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our service, to provide the service on our behalf, to perform Service-related services or to assist us in analyzing how our service is used

These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Links to Other Websites 

Our website does contain links to affiliate and other websites. Cat Whisperers LLC does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.

Notice to European Union Users

Cat Whisperers’ operations are located primarily in the United States. If you provide information to us, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) and sent to the United States. The adequacy decision on the EU-US Privacy became operational on August 1, 2016. This framework protects the fundamental rights of anyone in the EU whose personal data is transferred to the United States for commercial purposes. It allows the free transfer of data to companies that are certified in the US under the Privacy Shield.) By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as described in this Policy.

Security 

Cat Whisperers LLC takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Wherever we collect sensitive information (e.g. credit card information), that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon in the address bar and looking for “https” at the beginning of the address of the webpage.

While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers and servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment. This is all done to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure or modification of the user’s personal information under our control.

Acceptance of Terms 

By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you agree and accept such changes.

Compliance With Laws

We will disclose your Personal Information where required to do so by law or subpoena.

How to Contact Us 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our website, please feel free to contact us at the following email, telephone number or mailing address.

Email: info@catwhisperersatx.com  

Telephone Number: (512) 270-9139

Mailing Address:

Cat Whisperers LLC

300 Bowie St Apt 1603

Austin, Texas 78703