Effective Date: 12/22/2024

Your privacy is important to us at CommuniKitty. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://communikitty.com, and make purchases through our WooCommerce store powered by Printify. By using this site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Name, email address, and shipping address – Collected when you place an order, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us directly.
  • Payment information – Collected during checkout and securely processed through WooCommerce payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
  • Comment content – When you leave a comment on blog posts.

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, and interactions via cookies or tracking technologies.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site performance. Cookies may collect browsing activity and preferences.

Managing Cookies:

  • Adjust cookie settings in your browser.
  • Manage preferences through our cookie consent banner.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders through WooCommerce and Printify.
  • Provide customer support and order updates.
  • Send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent).
  • Improve website functionality and user experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

3. WooCommerce and Printify Integration

3.1 WooCommerce

Our store is powered by WooCommerce, which collects data required to process your order, including:

  • Billing and shipping details
  • Order history and transaction information

Payment information is securely processed through third-party gateways like Stripe and PayPal. We do not store payment details.

3.2 Printify

We partner with Printify to fulfill and ship orders. When you place an order, your information is shared with Printify to produce and deliver your items.

Printify may collect and process your:

  • Shipping address for delivery purposes.
  • Order details to manage production and fulfillment.

For more details, see Printify’s Privacy Policy here.

4. Analytics and Tracking

We use Google Analytics to track site traffic and behavior. This includes anonymized data like IP addresses and browsing patterns to optimize content and marketing strategies.

Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Email Subscriptions and Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address through Mailchimp or similar email marketing tools.

  • You can unsubscribe anytime using the link provided in emails.
  • Email marketing is used to share updates, promotions, and rescue efforts.

Our site may include links to third-party websites (e.g., social media platforms, affiliate products). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Review their privacy policies for more information.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information.
  • Restrict or object to the processing of your data.
  • Withdraw consent for marketing emails.
  • File a complaint with data protection authorities.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@communikitty.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data:

  • As long as necessary to process orders and fulfill legal obligations.
  • Until you request deletion of your information.

9. Security of Your Data

We take reasonable precautions to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we discover any such data, it will be promptly deleted.

11. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Request information about how we collect, use, and share your data.
  • Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Opt-out of the sale of personal data (if applicable).

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at support@communikitty.com.

12. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union (EU), you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data.
  • Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
  • Request data portability.
  • File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date, and continued use of the site implies acceptance.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, feel free to reach out:

📧 Email 

support@communikitty.com

📞 Phone

(415) 894-2462

📍 Address 

1180 Fernwood Pacific Drive, Topanga, CA 90290

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