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InfoDogCats Australia's Cat Marketplace

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

InfoDogCats ("we", "us" or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal information when you use our website at infodogcats.com.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account registration: Name, email address, and password when you create an account.
  • Listings: Details you provide when posting a cat listing, including breed, price, description, location (city and state), contact phone number and email address.
  • Photos: Images you upload of cats you are listing for sale or adoption.
  • Contact forms: Name, email address and message content when you contact us.
  • Optional details: Phone number and state, which you may provide but are not required.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and browser type, collected via analytics tools.
  • Device information: IP address, browser type, operating system and referring URL.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to maintain your session, remember your preferences and serve relevant advertisements.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Create and manage your user account
  • Display your cat listings to other users of the platform
  • Enable buyers to contact you directly regarding your listings
  • Send transactional emails (account verification, password reset notifications)
  • Respond to your enquiries and support requests
  • Improve our website, features and user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Public listings: Your listing details (including contact phone number or email, if provided) are visible to all visitors to the site. Please only include contact information you are comfortable making publicly available.
  • Service providers: We use Supabase (database and file storage), Vercel (web hosting) and Google (analytics and advertising). These providers process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements.
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by Australian law, court order, or governmental authority.

4. Google AdSense & Advertising

InfoDogCats displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings or by using the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool.

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, with servers located in accordance with their data residency policies. We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), row-level security policies, and access controls to protect your information.

Images you upload are stored in Supabase Storage and served via a content delivery network (CDN). While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account remains active or as necessary to provide our services. If you delete your account, your listings and personal data will be removed within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@infodogcats.com.

8. Children's Privacy

InfoDogCats is not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate partners and veterinary services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us: