Privacy & Terms

Effective: July 1, 2026

Welcome to the website of Windsor Kittens, Inc. (referred to below as "Windsor Kittens," "we," "us," or "our"). We are a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina, dedicated to providing TNR, foster, and adoption services for community cats and kittens.

By accessing or using windsorkittens.org (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use outlined below.

Part 1: Privacy Policy

Your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website.

1. Information We Collect

  • We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our organization online:
  • Adoption & Volunteer Applications: Information such as your name, email address, physical address, phone number, household details, and veterinary history.
  • Donations & Merchandise Purchases: Payment processing data required to complete financial contributions or purchase merchandise.
  • Communications: Email addresses and details submitted via our contact forms or newsletter subscriptions.
  • Automated Data: Basic technical data collected automatically via cookies, such as your IP address, browser type, and time spent on the Site, to help improve website functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your collected personal information strictly to fulfill our feline rescue and community welfare mission:
  • To process and review your Adoption Application or Volunteer Application.
  • To securely process your financial donations and issue tax-exempt receipts.
  • To send you "Cat Mews" email updates, event notifications, or organization announcements that you sign up to receive.
  • To coordinate rescue operations, foster arrangements, or TNR scheduling.

3. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

Windsor Kittens will never sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share your data with trusted third-party service providers necessary to operate our website and fulfill your requests, including:
  • Payment Processors: To securely handle donations and store transactions using standard encryption protocol.
  • Rescue and Shelter Platforms: Partner shelter networks or application databases (such as Adopt-a-Pet) used to coordinate adoption matching.
  • Legal Compliance: We will only disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety and rights of our volunteers, animals, and community.

4. Data Security

We employ industry-standard security measures (such as SSL encryption) to protect your data from unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Part 2: Terms of Use

1. Intellectual Property

All original text, images, logos, graphics, and multimedia content featured on this Site belong to Windsor Kittens, Inc. and are protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may not download, reuse, or reproduce our content—including photographs of adoptable cats or fosters—for commercial purposes without explicit, written permission from us.

2. Adoption and Intake Disclaimer

  • Application Submission: Submitting an adoption application does not guarantee approval or the hold of any specific animal. Animal health and wellness remain our highest priority.
  • Intake Limitations: As a small, specialized rescue network, Windsor Kittens cannot accept direct, individual intake requests for stray cats or kittens from the general public. Our rescue intake is handled strictly through our dedicated TNR team and regional shelter partners.

3. External Links

Our Site contains links to external, third-party web platforms (such as Facebook, Instagram, or partner sites). Windsor Kittens does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy structures, or operational practices of any third-party websites.

4. Limitation of Liability

Windsor Kittens provides this website on an "as-is" basis. We make no guarantees that the Site will operate completely error-free or that descriptions of cats, events, or program details will always be perfectly real-time. Windsor Kittens is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages resulting from your use of this Site.

Part 3: Accessibility Statement

Windsor Kittens is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all visitors, including individuals with disabilities. We continuously work to improve the user experience of our website and apply relevant accessibility standards where possible. If you experience any difficulty accessing our content, please let us know using the contact methods listed on the website.

Part 4: Photography & Media Notice

Windsor Kittens may photograph or record events, volunteer activities, foster homes, adoption celebrations, and other organization-related activities for use in marketing, fundraising, educational, and promotional materials, including our website, social media channels, newsletters, and printed publications. By attending or participating in Windsor Kittens activities, you acknowledge that you or members of your party may appear in such media. If you do not wish to be photographed or included in marketing materials, please notify a Windsor Kittens volunteer or staff member present at the time of the event or activity.