Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Our website address is:
https://diaryofacatmom.com

Diary of a Cat Mom is a content-based website and podcast created for cat lovers, sharing real-life stories, educational insights, and community-focused resources.


Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the information shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This helps us detect spam and keep the community safe.

An anonymized string (also called a hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check whether you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/

Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if connected to Gravatar) may be visible to the public alongside your comment.


Media Uploads

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


Cookies

If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience so you do not need to re-enter your information the next time you comment. These cookies last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we may set a temporary cookie to check whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.

When you log in, we set cookies to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen preference cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will remain active for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie may be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply records the post ID. It expires after one day.


Embedded Content From Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content, such as videos, images, or social media posts.

Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way as if you visited those websites directly. These external sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content—especially if you are logged in to their platform.


Who We Share Your Data With

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.

We do not sell or rent your personal data.


How Long We Retain Your Data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.

For users who register on our website (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except for their username). Website administrators can also view and edit this information.


What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request:

  • A copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • That we erase your personal data

This does not include data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security reasons.

To make a request, please contact us through the website.


Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to help keep the site secure.


Disclaimer

The information provided by Diary of a Cat Mom is for personal and educational purposes only and reflects the personal opinions and experiences of the host. It should not be interpreted as veterinary, medical, or professional advice. Viewers and listeners should always consult with a licensed veterinarian regarding any questions about the health or wellbeing of their pets.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out through the contact information provided on this website.