Cats & Coddiwomple

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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy, Terms, Copyrights
& All That Other Legal Stuff

My name is Amber, and I am the creator of Cats & Coddiwomple. Thank you for visiting!
This site is intended to be a fun tool to explore content about traveling and cats. I will do my best to disclose the policies and data collection used by this site below, but I am not a computer scientist or a lawyer. If I miss something, it is not intentional. I respect your privacy and I am committed to protecting your personal information. I will never sell your personal information or spam you with unsolicited emails. Names & Emails will only be used to provide requested services or respond to comments. Anonymous data is only used to operate this website, conduct analysis of this site, and optimize the experience for visitors. Feel free to reach out if you have any specific questions and I will do my best to provide the answers in a timely manner. Then I will update this page with the new information as well. 

Contact Amber at catsandcoddiwomple@gmail.com

The following policies apply to our website, which can be found at: https://catsandcoddiwomple.com

Bench outside of Shakespeare & Co in Paris France
Bench outside of Shakespeare and Co Bookstore in Paris

Disclaimer:

All opinions expressed on the site are based on my own experiences and are not influenced by the companies endorsed on this site (affiliate or non-affiliate), or by any other individuals I may have collaborated with on posts. I do not currently posses any travel industry qualifications, and base all of my posts on personal experiences. All of the content on this site is for informational purposes only. The information is accurate to the best of my knowledge at the time of publication. I will do my best to update posts with any changes, but as this site grows, there may be changes that I am not aware of in a timely manner. If you find a broken link or inaccurate information, please bring it to my attention at catsandcoddiwomple@gmail.com. That being said, I am not liable for any errors or omission on this site, nor am I liable for any losses, injuries, or damages suffered by those who choose to use the information on this website. User assumes all risk for the use of any information on this site. 

If I collaborate or include writing/photographs from guest writers those individuals are expressing their own opinions based on their experiences. I will fully disclose the contributions of other individuals alongside with their written content/photographs. 

Opinions expressed in the Comments section of each post are the opinions of the visitor posting the comment and not of anyone affiliated with this site. Cats & Coddiwomple will monitor comments and delete any comments deemed inappropriate (see section regarding comments below), but we are not responsible for the information provided by visitors to the site in the comments. If you notice a comment that seems inappropriate, please contact me at catsandcoddiwomple@gmail.com. 

As the owner/writer of Cats & Coddiwomple, I reserve the right to change/add/delete any aspect of this site at any time for any reason.

Copyright:

The text, ideas, and photos on this website are the property of Amber M., Chris W., & https://catsandcoddiwomple.com, and cannot be copied in part or in full. Everything on this site is my property, and you may not “borrow”/modify/copy/publish/display/transmit/adapt/use or otherwise steal any element of this website without my written consent. Should you want to use any of the photos or posts please email Amber at catsandcoddiwomple@gmail.com for permission and acknowledgment requirements. If you would like to use any of the photos or posts provided by a contributing individual please contact that person directly. You may contact me for their contact information (if for some reason it is not obvious from the post). 

Content:

Unless otherwise noted, the writing on this site is the original work of Amber M. Likewise, unless otherwise noted, the photographs on this site are the original work of Amber M. and Chris W, the owners/operators of Cats & Coddiwomple. 

If we have permission to use any photos that are not ours, they are clearly marked acknowledging the photographer. If we have permission to use any writing or collaborate with other writers/artists we will clearly indicate their contribution as well. 
If you are interested in contributing content to Cats & Coddiwomple, you must guarantee that you are the sole owner/author of the article and photographs and own 100% of the copyrights pertaining to all content provided. You must also ensure that the content is unique and has not been published elsewhere on the internet. I reserve the right to edit any contribution submitted for grammar & site style, but I will not alter the context or information. I will provide any changes to the contributor for review prior to publication. 

Any other cited information is clearly marked in accordance with international copyright laws.

What Personal Data We Collect & Why:

Comments:

If a visitor leaves a comment on a post, we collect the name and email address entered along with the comment. In the background, the site also collects the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. We will only use your screen name/name and email to respond to comments if requested. 

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

media:

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

I may receive information about you from other websites. For example, if you choose to link your Facebook/Instagram/Pinterest/etc. when commenting or engaging with posts on this site.

contact forms:

We utilize a contact form to obtain contact information of visitors who are interested in receiving our monthly email newsletter. Your name and email address is saved into Mailchimp. If you change your mind, you can opt out of receiving the emails by following the link in the email or by contacting us directly at catsandcoddiwomple@gmail.com. 

cookies:

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

Session cookies expire when you close your browser and persistent cookies stay on your browser until deleted. Like pretty much every website on the internet, this website and associated third-party websites (links) may use both session cookies and persistent cookies to store your preferences, record what pages you visited, and customize advertisements and website content. 
You can always prevent this website (or any website) from using cookies by changing your settings in your internet browser. You can also delete existing cookies via your browser or other software programs. However, if you choose to deactivate cookies, this website may not function as intended (which could negatively impact your experience). But at the end of the day – it’s up to you! 

I may engage in marketing campaigns with third-party companies (like Facebook or Instagram) who use cookies to serve advertisements based on past visits to this site.

embedded content from other websites:

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

I may receive information about you from other websites. For example, if you choose to link your Facebook/Instagram/Pinterest/etc. when commenting or engaging with posts on this site. 

Analytics:

Our website automatically gathers certain analytical information about your visit such as the dates/times you visited, your IP address, type of operating system, browser type, pages you viewed, and links you clicked. 
This website may store this activity using cookies. It is anonymous apart from providing a general location and how you interacted with the site. 

note regarding minors:

Our website does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 16. However, this is the internet, and anyone who has seen an episode of Catfish knows people do not always accurately portray themselves online.
As a parent or guardian, if you believe his website has incorrectly obtained personal information on your child, please contact me for prompt removal at catsandcoddiwomple@gmail.com.

How We Use Your Information:

I may use your information collected to:

* Operate, maintain, and optimize the visitor experience on this website
* Identify you as a user, and provide a more tailored experience when you visit this website
* Send you a monthly email newsletter (if requested)
* Respond to comments, emails, and other inquiries
* Track and measure advertising, affiliate marketing, and content interest
* Protect, investigate, and deter against unauthorized or illegal activity and spam
* Provide anonymous data to third-party sites that contribute to the functionality of this site (these sites are listed below)

Who We Share Your Data With:

google analytics/adsense/search console:

Google Analytics and Search Console tracks website usage and provides information such as referring websites and user actions on the website. No personal information other than IP address is captured. Google Adsense collects some user information in order to display the most relevant advertisements. 
View Google’s Privacy Policy HERE. 

Mailchimp:

Mailchimp is the service used for delivery of email updates and newsletters for visitors who choose to subscribe to the service. I will store your name and email address for purpose of delivering the email communications. You can opt out at anytime by following the link one of the emails or by contacting me directly at catsandcoddiwomple@gmail.com.

You can review the Privacy Policy for MailChimp HERE.

wordpress.org & PLug-ins

WordPress.ORG is the software that I use to create and maintain this entire website.
You can review the Privacy Policy for WordPress.org HERE. 

Through WordPress.org I also utilize many plug-ins to help create this website and help keep it running smoothly & spam-free. Some of the main plug-ins I use are Elemetor Pro, Jetpack, Akismet, Etc. 

How Long We Retain Your Data:

The length of time we retain your data depends on a couple of factors. Some anonymous analytical data is retained indefinitely.
Data stored on your browser as cookies is saved at varying lengths or until you delete them/close your browser/change cookie preferences in your settings. (For more information on Cookies – see above section). 
Name and email address for the inclusion in the email newsletter will be retained until we receive notification from you (via clicking the opt out button in the email or by direct email request) that you no longer wish to be included in the email newsletter. 

What Rights You Have Over Your Data:

If you have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes. You can also request to opt out of receiving our newsletters/emails/social media posts at any time, or you may update your personal information at any time as well by emailing catsandcoddiwomple@gmail.com. 

All of our affiliates are GDPR Compliant. You have the right to be informed how the data is collected and used, have access to the data that has been collected about you, ask to change or delete the data collected about you, and opt out of receiving their newsletters/emails. 

Email Newsletter Terms & Conditions:

We collect contact information (Name and Email) of visitors who are interested in receiving our monthly email newsletter. Information is saved into Mailchimp. The newsletter is an extension of Cats & Coddiwomple, and contains the options of myself, and links to posts on this site. A pop-up form and a link on the homepage have been provided to sign up for the email list. Then, you will be required to confirm your interest in receiving these emails by clicking in an Opt-In Email (check your junk folder!) before being added to the list. You can opt out of receiving the emails at any time by following the link in the email or by contacting us at catsandcoddiwomple@gmail.com. 

You can review the Privacy Policy for MailChimp here: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/

Comment Terms & Conditions:

In order to provide an interactive experience, I have opted to allow comments below each post on this site. I love getting comments and feedback from readers, but I also hold the right to delete or otherwise control which comments will be allowed on the post. Comments will be removed which (in my opinion) fall under any of the following categories: unlawful, false, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, libelous, disparaging, discriminatory, impersonate an individual or entity, or are otherwise obscene/objectionable. You agree not to harass, stalk, or abuse any other users who have left comments on this site (be that by posting additional comments or seeking them out elsewhere). Let’s just keep it respectful, folks. I will also occasionally clean up and remove any broken links on this site, and that will also include broken links in the comments. 

Links to Other Websites/Affiliate Links:

links to other websites:

This website contains links to third-party websites that I have no control over. Some of these links are affiliate links (see the next section) and some are simply links for the user to find more information about a product or service that I have used and enjoyed. 
Cats & Coddiwomple assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policy, or practices of these third-party websites, and shall not be responsible or liable (directly or indirectly) for any damage or loss caused/alleged to be caused by use of any content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party linked websites. 

affiliate links:

Some of the links on this website that are affiliate links. This means I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) if you use the link to purchase a product or service from the site provided. You are under no obligation to purchase anything even if you choose to follow the links to look at the products suggested. While I will never recommend any product or service that I have no personally used, I shall not be responsible or liable (directly or indirectly) for any damage or loss caused/alleged to be caused by use of any content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party linked websites, including affiliate links. 

In an attempt to maintain full transparency, I will disclose any affiliate links as they come up in each post. Thank you in advance for using my affiliate links if you choose to purchase the products or services I recommend!! It hasn’t happened yet, but maybe one of these days I will make a few cents off this site to help keep it running! LOL! Luckily, that isn’t why I do it, but it would be appreciated just the same. This site does cost money to run and I think everyone would love to make a little money off of something they enjoy at some point in their lives.

My current Affiliate Programs include (but are not limited to):
Chewy.com – online store for pet supplies including pet pharmacy supplies
Amazon.com – online store for damn near everything
Prana.com (through CJ Affiliate) – online clothing store for outdoor enthusiasts with a focus on sustainability

Many other third-party links on this site are simply for informational purposes only and do not provide any commission for their link/recommendation. 

Advertising:

We currently do not participate in any advertising programs (articles/banners/etc.). However, in the future we will approve all of the sponsored content prior to allowing it on the site. 

I may also eventually engage in marketing campaigns with third-party companies such as Facebook or Instagram, who use cookies to serve advertisements based on past visits to this website.

It hasn’t happened yet, but in the event that we receive any products or services to try for free in exchange for a review on this site, it will be clearly indicated with the article/photos about the product or service. All opinions expressed will still be 100% authentic, and in no way influenced by the product/service provider.

Likewise, if I am every paid to write content (sponsored post) I will provide a disclosure statement on those posts as well. All opinions expressed will still be 100% authentic, and in no way influenced by the product/service provider.

Final Thoughts:

Again, we are a new site and doing our best to comply with all privacy and copyright regulations. We will continue to educate ourselves on how best to protect any provided and incidental anonymous data collected by the site. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at catsandcoddiwomple@gmail.com. Thanks for visiting! 

Last Updated: March 27, 2020

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