Privacy Policy

CatHerd Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 10, 2026

Welcome to CatHerd ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy while you organize group gatherings and adventures.  We understand how difficult it can be to herd cats, and we are here to assist you. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and our website hosted at CatHerd.app.

1. Information We Collect

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name and email address.  We also allow editing of your name and uploading of a profile picture.  Preferably something funny but also clearly identifying you.

• Location Data: To power our shared map feature, CatHerd requires access to your device's precise geolocation data. This location data is only collected and shared with your designated group ("Herd") when an active adventure is in progress and when you have explicitly enabled tracking. You can disable location access at any time through your device settings.

• User Content: We temporarily process and store the messages, images, calendar events, and checklist items you generate within your private groups to display them to your group members.

• Device Information: We collect standard technical data, including your IP address, device type, and operating system version, to ensure app stability and performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Facilitate live tracking, scheduling, planning, and communication between you and your Herd.

• Maintain, secure, and improve the CatHerd application performance.

• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our community safety guidelines.

3. Data Sharing and Retention

• With Other Users: Your real-time location, chat messages, and planning inputs are visible only to users within the specific group invitations you accept.

• With Third Parties: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or location data to third-party advertisers. We only share data with essential infrastructure providers (like secure cloud hosting and map layout services) necessary to run the app.

• Data Deletion: Location logs are cleared or anonymized shortly after an adventure concludes. You can request permanent account and data deletion at any time through the app or via the web form here.