Last updated: October 4, 2025
We at CatKats take your privacy very seriously and abide by the following policy to ensure your satisfaction.
CatKats is designed with privacy at its core. We operate on an anonymous usage model, collecting only the minimum information necessary to provide you with a safe and functional service.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Key Privacy Principles:
CatKats's sole purpose is to assist you in finding companions securely and privately. Whether you are seeking friendship, social networking, dating or a serious relationship, CatKats is here to help you while protecting your anonymity.
The Company collects the minimum necessary information as mandatory or optional to provide various services, facilitate connections among members, and deliver a safe and functional experience.
Gender — Collected upon account creation to facilitate meaningful connections and match preferences.
IP Address — Automatically collected for security purposes, fraud prevention, and to ensure compliance with our terms of service.
Device/Browser Identifier — A unique identifier specific to this app or browser session is collected for app functionality, account management, and to prevent abuse. This identifier is automatically generated and does not contain personally identifiable information.
Chat Logs — Collected only when members use the chat feature. Chat messages are stored for app functionality.
Media Files (Photos, Videos, Audio) — Collected when users upload profile pictures or share media content in chats.
The Company collects location information only with your explicit consent to enhance services and provide customized features to users.
Personal information is retained by the Company only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, your personal information will be permanently deleted by irreversible technical methods.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Profile Information (Gender) | Until account deletion |
| Chat Messages | Duration of active use |
| Media Files (Photos, Videos, Audio) | Until account deletion or user removes them |
| Device/Browser Identifier | Until account deletion |
| IP Address (for security) | Until account deletion |
⚠️ Legal Compliance: If required by applicable laws, certain information (such as transaction records) may be retained for a legally mandated period even after account deletion.
We collect minimal information from and about the device(s)/browser(s) you use to access our services, including:
Limited Data Sharing:
Crash logs and performance data are shared with analytics services to improve stability and performance. This data does not contain personally identifiable information.
As a principle, the Company does NOT disclose members' personal information to unrelated companies or institutions outside of the service. However, personal information may be provided without consent in the following exceptional cases:
🔒 Your Data is Private: CatKats does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We use limited cookies and similar technologies for:
We do not use cookies for advertising tracking or to build detailed user profiles.
We want you to be in control of your information. You have the following rights:
Account Deletion — Members can access, correct, or delete their personal information by selecting “Delete Account” within the app or website. Upon account deletion:
Mobile platforms and browsers have permission systems for specific types of data:
You can change these permissions at any time in your device or browser settings. Denying permissions may limit certain features but core functionality remains available.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
⚠️ Security Notice: Although we take extensive measures to secure your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to protect your data.
We may suspend your use of the Services if we suspect or detect any security breach. If you believe your account or information is compromised, please notify us immediately.
The identifier used by members is unique to your device or browser and this app. The Company is not responsible for any problems arising from the theft or unauthorized use of your device in the absence of the Company's intent or negligence.
Special care should be taken during sessions to prevent disclosure of your information to others, especially if sharing your device or browser with others.
⚠️ Age Restriction: Our services are restricted to users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not permit users under the age of 18 on our platform and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18.
If you suspect that a user is under the age of 18, please use the reporting mechanism available through the service. See also our Child Safety Standards.
CatKats may store and process data in various jurisdictions to provide our services. By using our services, you understand that your information may be transferred to countries outside of your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information regardless of where it is processed.
Because we're always looking for new and innovative ways to help you make meaningful connections while protecting your privacy, this policy may change over time.
We will notify you of any material changes to this Privacy Policy by posting the new Privacy Policy within the app/website and updating the “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Your continued use of the Services after we post any modifications to the Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment and acceptance of the modifications.
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights:
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights including:
The Company designates the following management officer in accordance with personal information protection guidelines:
Personal Information Management Officer: Administrator
Email: support@catkats.com
For Questions or Concerns:
We will respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably possible, and in any event within the time period required by applicable law.
| Data Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Matching & Connections | Until account deletion |
| IP Address | Security & Fraud Prevention | Until account deletion |
| Device/Browser Identifier | Account Management & Abuse Prevention | Until account deletion |
| Chat Messages (Optional) | Communication Between Users | Duration of active use |
| Media Files (Optional) | Profile Pictures & Sharing | Until deletion by user or account removal |
| Location (Optional) | Nearby Connections Feature | Used in real-time, not stored |
| Crash Reports | App Stability & Performance | Temporary, anonymized |
At CatKats, we believe in anonymous, private connections. We collect only what's necessary to provide a safe and functional service.
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