Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Welcome to Younes Cats (www.younescats.org). This page explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, and how cookies are used. By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Who We Are

Younes Cats is a non-profit initiative dedicated to rescuing, feeding, and caring for stray and abandoned cats. Our website is hosted on Google's Blogger platform. We share rescue stories, videos, blog posts, and accept donations to fund our cat rescue operations.

2. Information We Collect

Personal information you provide voluntarily:

When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or make a donation through third-party services (PayPal, Patreon, Ko-fi), you may provide your name, email address, or payment details. We do not store your payment information on our website — all transactions are processed securely by the respective payment provider.

Information collected automatically:

When you visit our website, certain data is collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This data is collected through cookies, Google Analytics, and StatCounter for statistical and performance purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

— Operate and improve our website
— Send newsletter updates about our cat rescue activities (only if you subscribe)
— Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior to improve user experience
— Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
— Process donations through third-party payment platforms

4. Google AdSense & Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing activity.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. For more information about how Google uses data, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms page.

5. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Our website uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies (Blogger):

These are required for the basic functionality of our website on the Blogger platform, including session management and security.

Analytics Cookies:

We use Google Analytics and StatCounter to understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools collect anonymous data such as pages visited, time spent, and traffic sources.

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense):

Google and its advertising partners use cookies to display personalized ads based on your browsing history. These cookies help fund our cat rescue work through ad revenue.

Third-Party Cookies:

Embedded content such as YouTube videos may set their own cookies. We have no control over these cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more details.

Managing Cookies:

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites.

6. Donations

Donations are processed through trusted third-party platforms: PayPal, Patreon, and Ko-fi. We do not collect, store, or have access to your credit card or bank account details. All donations go directly toward feeding, rescuing, and providing veterinary care for stray cats. Each platform has its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review them:

— PayPal Privacy Policy
— Patreon Privacy Policy
— Ko-fi Privacy Policy

7. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services that may collect data:

— Google Blogger — website hosting
— Google AdSense — advertising
— Google Analytics — website analytics
— StatCounter — visitor statistics
— YouTube — embedded videos
— FeedBurner — email subscriptions

Each of these services operates under its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing their respective policies for further details.

8. Data Protection

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy, please reach out to us through our social media channels or via our website's contact page.

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