Privacy Policy | Gaia Devon Rex Breeder

Devon Rex Breeder Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/10/2024
Last Updated: 30/06/2027

Gaia Devon Rex (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates gaiadevonrex.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from visitors and prospective kitten families, how we use it, and the choices you have. We are a Devon Rex breeder first and a website operator second—we collect only what we need to answer your inquiry and place kittens responsibly.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not submit personal information through our forms.

What Information We Collect

We collect two types of information: information you give us voluntarily, and information collected automatically when you browse the site.

Information You Provide Directly

When you fill out our contact form, send an email, call or text us, or join our waiting list, you may provide:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number (optional)

• Mailing address (if provided for contracts or shipping discussions)

• Payment information (only when a deposit or final payment is made; processed through secure third-party payment processors, not stored on our servers)

• Details about your household and lifestyle (shared voluntarily during the kitten matching process)

We do not collect more than we need. If a field is optional, you can leave it blank.

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, our hosting provider and analytics tools may collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Referring website or search term

This information is aggregated and used to understand how visitors find and use the site. It is not used to identify you personally.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide for one reason: to communicate with you about Devon Rex kittens and place them responsibly.

Specifically, we use it to:

• Respond to your inquiry about available kittens, the waiting list, or general questions

• Process reservations and deposits, and prepare adoption contracts

• Match kittens to families based on the household details you share

• Send updates about your reserved kitten (photos, health records, pickup scheduling)

• Provide post-pickup support and follow-up

• Comply with legal obligations, including record-keeping for animal health and sales

• Improve the website using aggregated analytics data

We do not use your information for unsolicited marketing. If you join our waiting list, we may contact you when kittens become available, but you can ask to be removed at any time.

Who We Share Information With

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share it with advertisers. We share it only when necessary to operate the cattery and fulfill your reservation.

Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services to run this website and process payments. These may include:

• Website hosting and analytics providers (to keep the site running and understand traffic)

• Payment processors (to handle deposits and final payments securely)

• Email or communication platforms (to send updates and respond to inquiries)

• Pet insurance providers (Trupanion, to activate your complimentary coverage)

These providers access only the information needed to perform their specific function. They are not permitted to use your information for their own marketing.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights or the safety of our kittens and families.

Business Transfers

If Gaia Devon Rex is ever sold or transferred, customer information may be included as part of the business assets. We will post a notice on this page if that happens.

Cookies and Tracking

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function and remember your preferences.

What Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., remembering form submissions)

• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it

• Third-party cookies: If we embed content or use services like Google Analytics, those providers may set their own cookies

We do not use cookies to serve targeted advertising on this site.

Managing Cookies

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Essential site functions may not work properly if you do. Most browsers also allow you to clear existing cookies and block future ones.

If you are in a region with specific cookie consent requirements, a banner will appear on your first visit allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

How Long We Keep Your Information

We keep inquiry and reservation information for as long as needed to:

• Respond to your inquiry and complete your reservation

• Maintain health and sales records required for animal welfare and legal compliance

• Provide post-pickup support

If you ask us to delete your information, we will do so unless we are required to retain it for legal or veterinary record-keeping purposes. Waiting list inquiries that do not result in a reservation are kept for up to two years, after which they are deleted unless you ask to remain on the list.

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect the information you share with us:

• The website uses HTTPS encryption

• Payment information is processed through secure, PCI-compliant payment processors—we do not store credit card numbers on our servers

• Access to inquiry and reservation records is limited to the breeder and necessary family members or staff

• We do not share your information with third parties for marketing purposes

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we take protection seriously, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information.

All Visitors

You can contact us at any time to:

• Ask what information we have about you

• Request corrections to inaccurate information

• Ask us to delete your information (subject to legal record-keeping requirements)

• Opt out of future communications (e.g., waiting list updates)

We will respond to reasonable requests within a reasonable timeframe.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it is used

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell or share your information)

• Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below. We will verify your request using the information you provided.

Visitors from the EU/UK (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including:

• The right to access your data

• The right to rectification

• The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

• The right to restrict processing

• The right to data portability

• The right to object to processing

Our legal basis for processing your information is your consent (when you submit an inquiry) and legitimate interest (responding to inquiries and maintaining business records). You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, contact us and we will delete it.

Third-Party Links

Our site may link to external websites—for example, CFA or TICA registration pages, Trupanion insurance, or veterinary resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. If changes are significant, we may notify waiting list members by email.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us:

Email: info@gaiadevonrex.com
Phone/Text: +1 (623) 276-4663

We take privacy questions seriously. A Devon Rex breeder who handles health records and adoption contracts should also handle your personal information with the same care. If something is unclear, ask us.