Because Even Cats and Dogs Deserve Their Privacy
Who We Are
Welcome to Cats and Dogs Social, where pets come to spill the tea (or kibble) about their humans. Our official den is located online at: http://catsanddogs.social. No, we don’t have a physical address—we’re a website, not a dog park.
Comments
When you leave a comment, we’ll sniff out some data: the stuff you fill in (like your name) plus your IP address and browser agent. Why? To keep the trolls and spam out—our community doesn’t need any virtual barking matches.
Oh, and if you use Gravatar to flaunt your cat’s sassy selfie, they might take a peek at your email hash to check if you’re legit. Their privacy policy lives here. Once approved, your profile picture will grace the public comment section, so make it paw-some.
Media
If you upload your pet’s latest glamour shots, make sure they don’t have embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Otherwise, anyone could figure out where Fluffy takes her naps. It’s better to keep her hideouts private.
Cookies (Not the Edible Kind)
We use cookies to make your visits smoother than a freshly brushed Golden Retriever. Here’s the scoop:
- Leave a comment? We’ll save your name, email, and site info in a cookie for a year, so you don’t have to retype it every time.
- Logging in? Temporary cookies make sure your browser can handle the magic, and they disappear faster than a cat when you say “vet.”
- Choose “Remember Me” during login? You’ll stay logged in for two weeks. But logout, and those cookies are toast.
- Publish an article? A cookie will remember the post ID for a day. Nothing juicy, just admin stuff.
Embedded Content
Sometimes we’ll embed fun stuff from other sites (videos, memes, you name it). When you interact with these, it’s like visiting the original site—they might track you, too. Proceed with caution (and a leash).
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. Sorry, no anonymous password rescues.
How Long We Keep Your Data
Comments and their metadata? We’re holding onto those forever—or until the end of the internet (whichever comes first). For registered users, your profile info stays put until you decide to edit or delete it (except usernames, which are sacred). Admins can tweak your details, too—but only if needed, promise.
Your Rights Over Your Data
Feel like taking your ball and going home? You can:
- Request an export of all your data.
- Ask us to erase everything we know about you (except for stuff we need for legal or security reasons).
Where Your Data Goes
Visitor comments go through an automated spam detection service—kind of like a virtual watchdog, sniffing out the bad stuff.
Final Meow (or Woof)
We’re here to make sure your pet’s smack-talking remains safe, fun, and private. If you have questions, just bark or meow at us—we’ll respond faster than a dog to the sound of a treat bag.