Welcome to OpenCat ("we", "our", or "us"). OpenCat is a virtual cat companion platform that brings delightful, customizable cat companions to your web browsing experience through our website and Chrome extension.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our Chrome extension, or interact with our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using OpenCat, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

We collect information that you provide directly and information collected automatically when you use our services.

Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from your Google account.
• Profile Data: Your in-app currency balance (🐟 fish), adopted cats, and customization preferences.
• Generated Content: Cat images and textures you create or upload through our generation tools.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with our website and extension, including pages visited and features used.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Extension Data: When using the Chrome extension, we process your authentication state to display your personalized cat companion.

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the OpenCat platform and services
• Authenticate your identity and manage your account
• Display your personalized virtual cat companion across websites via the Chrome extension
• Process and manage your in-app currency (🐟 fish) and cat adoptions
• Generate and store custom cat textures and images
• Communicate with you about service updates, new features, and support inquiries
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We use Google OAuth for authentication. Your Google account information is processed according to Google's Privacy Policy.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of OpenCat, our users, or the public.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent for purposes not covered in this policy.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS/TLS protocols
• Secure authentication via Google OAuth 2.0
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session and enhance your experience:

• Authentication Cookies: Essential cookies to keep you signed in and maintain your session across pages.
• Extension Storage: The Chrome extension uses local storage to save your authentication token and preferences locally on your device.
• Preference Cookies: To remember your language settings and other preferences.

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent for processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.

OpenCat is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice (such as an in-app notification). We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to reach out: