Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 5, 2026

Crunchie Munchkins (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is a registered Munchkin cat cattery. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, enquire about our kittens, or join our waitlist.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Waitlist & enquiry forms: When you register your interest or join our waitlist, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any details you provide about your living situation or preferences.
• Communications: If you contact us via email, social media, or our website, we collect your contact details and the contents of your messages.
• Adoption records: When you adopt a kitten, we collect your full name, address, and contact details for our records and to provide ongoing support.
• Automatically collected information: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Manage our kitten waitlist and contact you when kittens become available
• Respond to your enquiries about our kittens, queens, and breeding programme
• Process kitten adoptions and maintain adoption records
• Provide post-adoption support, including health and care guidance
• Send updates about upcoming litters (only if you have opted in)
• Improve our website and your experience

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

• Veterinary professionals: We may share relevant adoption details with our veterinarian for the purpose of kitten health records and transfer of care.
• Cat registries: If your kitten is registered with a cat breed registry, we may share your name and contact details as the new owner for registration purposes.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information:

• Our website uses HTTPS encryption to protect data in transit
• Waitlist and enquiry form submissions are stored securely and access is limited to authorised personnel only
• We do not store payment card information — any deposits or payments are handled through secure third-party platforms

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Waitlist entries are kept until you ask to be removed or until the waitlist is no longer active. Adoption records are retained for the lifetime of the kitten to support ongoing care and traceability.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request removal from our waitlist at any time
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of receiving updates about future litters

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our Instagram or Facebook page.

7. Cookies

Our website may use essential cookies necessary for the functioning of the site. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Kitten adoption enquiries must be submitted by an adult.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party services such as Instagram, Facebook, and Google Forms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us through our Instagram or Facebook page.