Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 17, 2024

At Maine Coon Castle, LLC ("we", "us", "our"), accessible from www.MaineCoonCastle.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Maine Coon Castle and how we use it. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@mainecooncastle.com.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, or other contact details you provide when interacting with our website or business.

  • Payment Information: When purchasing a kitten or other products/services from us, we may collect payment information such as credit/debit card details, but this information is processed through secure third-party payment processors and is not stored on our servers.

  • Website Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), date and time of visit, referring/exit pages, and other browsing activity collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies.

  • Communications: Any communications you send us through email or other contact forms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your personal information to manage your inquiries, process purchases, deliver products and services, and provide customer support.

  • To Communicate with You: We may use your contact details to send you updates about your orders, respond to your queries, and provide promotional content, but only with your consent.

  • To Analyze Website Use: We may use cookies and tracking technologies to analyze how visitors use our website and improve our website functionality and user experience.

  • For Legal Compliance: We may process your data as required by law or to protect the safety and security of our website, business, and customers.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

  • Consent: When you give us consent to process your data for specific purposes, such as receiving marketing emails or making an inquiry.

  • Contractual Necessity: When processing your personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract (e.g., purchasing a kitten or service).

  • Legitimate Interests: We may process your data for our legitimate interests, such as improving our website, securing our business, and delivering services effectively.

  • Legal Obligations: We may process your data to comply with legal obligations.

4. Your Rights Under the GDPR

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data that we hold.

  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.

  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your data to another organization or directly to you under certain conditions.

  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, particularly when it is processed for direct marketing purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@mainecooncastle.com.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Payment information is not stored by us and is handled by third-party processors in compliance with security standards.

6. Data Security

We are committed to ensuring that your personal data is secure. We use appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and access control protocols.

7. Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with the following parties under certain circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or delivering products and services. These providers are required to safeguard your information.

  • Legal Obligations: If required by law, we may disclose your information to governmental or legal authorities.

8. International Data Transfers

As we are located in the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using our services or providing us with your personal data, you consent to the transfer of your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that any data transfer complies with GDPR standards, and we will take necessary steps to protect your data.

9. Use of Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic and visitor behavior. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.

For more information on our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We recommend that you review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us at:

Maine Coon Castle, LLC
Address: 3676 N Meadows Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80109
Email: info@mainecooncastle.com

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.