Privacy Policy

Privacy & Cookie Policy

Website:kittenpedia.com
Data Controller:Enrico Bonino
Contact (privacy):privacy@kittenpedia.com
Last updated:15 October 2025

Contents

  1. Who We Are
  2. What Data We Collect
  3. Purposes & Legal Bases
  4. How We Process Data
  5. Retention Periods
  6. Sharing & International Transfers
  7. Your Rights under GDPR
  8. Children’s Privacy
  9. Changes to This Policy
  10. Cookie Policy (within this page)

1) Who We Are

Kittenpedia(kittenpedia.com) is operated byEnrico Bonino, acting as the Data Controller under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For any privacy matter, contactprivacy@kittenpedia.com.

2) What Data We Collect

  • Browsing data: IP address, device/browser type, pages viewed, timestamps, referrer URL, and basic device/network data collected via server logs and strictly necessary cookies.
  • Account & Profile Data: When you register an account we process your username, first and last name, email address, password (stored hashed),birth date, preferred language, and any optional profile details you provide.
  • Contact/communication data: If you write to us (e.g., email or contact forms), we process your name, email address, and the content of your message.
  • User-Generated Content & Certificates: If you create playful certificates or submit content, we process the submitted text/media and related metadata (time, IP/device info) to deliver the feature and ensure platform safety.
  • Events (RSVP): If you sign up for events, we may process contact details and attendance preferences to organize and run events.
  • Usage & cookies data: Data collected via cookies or similar technologies (seeCookie Policybelow).
  • Site operation & security– Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests) and/or Art. 6(1)(b) (contract): to run, maintain, and secure the website; prevent fraud/abuse.
  • Account creation & access control– Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR; security & anti-abuse (including honeypot) – Art. 6(1)(f).
  • Age appropriateness– We use your birth date only to verify eligibility or apply community rules (Art. 6(1)(f); or Art. 6(1)(c) where a legal duty applies).
  • Responding to requests– Art. 6(1)(b)/(f): to handle your inquiries and support.
  • User-generated content/certificates– Art. 6(1)(b) to deliver the feature; Art. 6(1)(f) for moderation and safety.
  • Events– Art. 6(1)(b) for sign-ups; Art. 6(1)(f) for logistics/safety.
  • Newsletters/updates (if enabled)– Art. 6(1)(a) (consent): only if you explicitly subscribe; you may withdraw consent anytime.
  • Analytics/statistics– Art. 6(1)(a) (consent, unless strictly anonymized): to understand traffic and improve content (see GA4 details in the Cookie Policy).
  • Legal obligations– Art. 6(1)(c): to comply with applicable laws and authorities.

4) How We Process Data

We apply technical and organizational measures (restricted access, secure hosting, backups, encryption where appropriate). Processing is performed with electronic tools and, when needed, limited paper records. Access is limited to authorized personnel and service providers strictly necessary to operate the site.

5) Retention Periods

  • Server logs/browsing data:up to 6 months unless longer is needed for security or legal purposes.
  • Account data (incl. birth date):kept while the account is active and up to 24 months after last activity or deletion request, unless legal obligations require longer.
  • Contact/support exchanges:for the time needed to handle your request and up to 24 months for quality and traceability.
  • UGC/certificates:retained while published or linked to your account; deleted or anonymized upon deletion request unless moderation logs require limited retention.
  • Events/RSVP data:until the event concludes plus a short operational period (e.g., 90 days), unless longer retention is required by law.
  • Newsletter data (if enabled):until you unsubscribe (withdraw consent).
  • Legal/accounting records (if applicable):as required by law.

6) Sharing & International Transfers

We may share data with providers necessary to run the site (e.g., hosting, security, analytics, email/newsletter, event tools). Where providers are outside the EU/EEA, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions). We do not sell personal data.

7) Your Rights under GDPR

You can requestaccess,rectification,erasure,restriction,objectionto processing (including non-essential profiling/marketing), anddata portability. When processing relies on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise your rights, emailprivacy@kittenpedia.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (in Italy: Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali).

8) Children’s Privacy

This site is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, contact us to request deletion. If the community requires a minimum age, we use your birth date solely to verify eligibility and do not use it for unrelated purposes.

9) Changes to This Policy

We may update this page from time to time. The latest version will always appear here with the “Last updated” date.

10) Cookie Policy

10.1 What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They support core functions (e.g., login, preferences), help measure performance and usage, and may be used for personalized content or advertising. Similar technologies (local storage, pixels, tags) are treated as cookies in this notice.

10.2 How We Use Cookies

Onlystrictly necessarycookies are set without consent. All other categories (e.g., analytics, marketing) are usedonly if you consentvia our cookie banner/preferences center.

10.2.1 Strictly Necessary (Technical) Cookies

Essential for website operation, security, and basic functions. Typical WordPress examples:

  • wordpress_test_cookie– checks if cookies are enabled.
  • wordpress_logged_in_[hash]– remembers your login session (administrators/users).
  • wp-settings-[user],wp-settings-time-[user]– stores admin interface preferences.
  • PHPSESSID(if present) – generic session identifier.
  • comment_author_*,comment_author_email_*(if comments enabled) – remember commenter details.

Legal basis:Art. 6(1)(b) and/or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (service provision & legitimate interests).

10.2.2 Anti-spam & Honeypot (Essential)

Our forms include non-tracking anti-spam measures (e.g., honeypot fields) to prevent automated abuse. These do not profile you and are essential to the service.

10.2.3 Analytics/Performance Cookies (Consent)

Used to understand traffic and improve content. These run only with your consent.

Google Analytics (GA4) – to be added:

  • _ga– distinguishes users; typical duration: up to 2 years.
  • _gid– distinguishes users; typical duration: 24 hours.
  • _ga_*– GA4 property/session state; duration varies.
  • _gat(or equivalent) – request throttling; typical duration: 1 minute.

Even with IP anonymization and limited data sharing, we will obtain your consent before setting analytics cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time via the preferences center.

10.2.4 Functional Cookies (Consent)

Save non-essential preferences (e.g., language, UI customizations) to enhance your experience.

10.2.5 Marketing/Profiling Cookies (Consent)

Not enabled by default. If we later add advertising pixels or embeds that set profiling cookies (e.g., Meta Pixel, YouTube), we will request explicit consent and update this notice accordingly.

10.3 Managing Your Cookie Preferences

On your first visit, a cookie banner lets youAccept all,Reject non-essential, orCustomizecategories. You can change your choices at any time using the preferences link below.

Open cookie preferences

10.4 Third-Party Cookies & Embedded Content

Some pages may include third-party content (e.g., videos, social posts). These providers may set their own cookies. Such cookies are blocked until you give consent, where required. Please refer to their privacy/cookie policies.

10.5 Browser Controls

You can also control cookies via your browser: Chrome > Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data; Firefox > Options > Privacy & Security; Safari/Edge > Privacy settings.

10.6 Contact

For questions about cookies on this site, contact:privacy@kittenpedia.com.