Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Meowmbai™ collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use meowmbai.in. We are committed to handling your data with care and transparency.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide

• Uploaded photos and associated metadata (caption, cat name, mood tag).
• Approximate location you select during upload (neighbourhood or map pin).
• Reports and feedback you submit, including an optional email address for follow-up.

Information collected automatically

• Device type, browser, and operating system.
• IP address (used for security and spam prevention; not stored long-term).
• Pages visited and features used (aggregated analytics only).
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy).

Information we do NOT collect

• Precise GPS coordinates are stored privately and are never publicly exposed.
• We do not build advertising profiles or sell data to third parties.
• We do not use facial recognition on any images.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and improve the Platform.
• To moderate uploaded content for quality and safety.
• To display cat sightings on the public map with fuzzed coordinates.
• To respond to reports, appeals, and support requests.
• To detect and prevent spam, fraud, and abuse.
• To respond to report submissions where you have provided a contact email.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Location Data

If you provide a location during upload, your exact coordinates are stored securely and are only visible to you and platform administrators. All publicly displayed map markers use a fuzzed coordinate offset by 50–150 metres. We do not share or sell location data.

4. Photos and User Content

Photos you upload are stored on secure cloud infrastructure (Cloudflare R2). Uploaded images are scanned automatically for cat presence and reviewed by human moderators before public display. Images are retained as long as your account is active or until you delete them.

We do not perform facial recognition or biometric analysis on any uploaded images. We do not index human faces.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only:

• With service providers who help operate the Platform (hosting, analytics) under confidentiality agreements.
• When required by law, court order, or valid governmental request.
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Meowmbai, our users, or the public.
• With your explicit consent.

6. Data Retention

• Account data: retained while your account is active.
• Uploaded content: retained until you delete it or your account is closed.
• Moderation logs: retained for 24 months for safety purposes.
• IP addresses: retained for 30 days for security purposes, then deleted.
• Analytics data: aggregated and anonymised; retained indefinitely.

See our Data Retention Policy for full details.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access - request a copy of data we hold about you.
• Correction - update inaccurate personal data.
• Deletion - delete your account and associated data.
• Export - download your uploaded content.
• Withdraw consent - opt out of non-essential data processing.

Submit requests to meowmbai.fun@gmail.com. We respond within 30 days.

8. Security

We use industry-standard encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest. Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel. We conduct periodic security reviews.

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and security, and optional analytics cookies. See our Cookie Policy for details.

11. Changes

We will notify users of material changes to this policy via the Platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact

Privacy questions: meowmbai.fun@gmail.com