Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.
1. Who We Are
MeowIQ is an online cat personality assessment service operated by an individual business owner an independently operated online business. Our website is located at meowiq.world.
For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact us at support@meowiq.world.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Cat name: The name of your cat as entered when taking the quiz
- Quiz responses: Your answers to our 20-question personality assessment
- Cat photo: If you purchase a photo upgrade tier, the image you upload
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address: Collected for security and fraud prevention purposes
- Browser and device information: For technical compatibility purposes
- Usage data: Pages visited and interactions with our service
Payment Information
We do not collect or store any payment card information. All payments are processed directly by Paddle.com who act as our Merchant of Record. Paddle's privacy policy governs the handling of your payment data.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Generate and display your cat's personality profile and certificate
- Process and fulfil your certificate purchases
- Store blockchain-verified certificates on the Arweave network
- Improve our quiz questions and personality profiles
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Storage and Security
Your quiz results and certificate data are stored in a secure database on secure cloud servers. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, including:
- Encrypted database connections (SSL/TLS)
- Secure HTTPS connections for all web traffic
- Regular security updates to our systems
5. Blockchain Data
If you purchase a blockchain-verified product, your certificate data (including cat name and personality profile) will be permanently and publicly stored on the Arweave decentralised network. This data:
- Cannot be deleted once stored
- Is publicly accessible via the Arweave network
- Will persist for 200+ years as per Arweave's design
By purchasing a blockchain tier, you explicitly consent to this permanent public storage.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited data with:
- Paddle.com: Our payment processor, for transaction processing
- Arweave network: For blockchain certificate storage (blockchain tiers only)
- Law enforcement: When required by applicable law or court order
7. Cookies
MeowIQ uses session cookies to maintain your quiz progress and results during your visit. These cookies:
- Are temporary and deleted when you close your browser
- Do not track you across other websites
- Are essential for the service to function
8. Data Retention
We retain your quiz results and certificate records for up to 2 years to allow certificate verification and re-downloading. Payment records are retained as required by applicable tax and business regulations.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data (where technically possible — blockchain data cannot be deleted)
- Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@meowiq.world.
10. Children's Privacy
MeowIQ is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Your continued use of MeowIQ after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact:
- Email: support@meowiq.world
- Website: meowiq.world