The Small Print

This page explains the terms on which this website is provided, how website content may be used, and how privacy, cookies and analytics are handled.

1. Website content

The information on this website is provided in good faith for general information, educational and cat welfare purposes. We try to keep the information accurate and up to date, but we cannot guarantee that all content will always be complete, current or free from error.

The content may be changed, removed or updated at any time without prior notice.

Nothing on this website is intended to diagnose, treat or replace veterinary advice. If you are concerned about the health or welfare of a cat, you should consult a qualified veterinary surgeon. Any medicine, dose or treatment information shown on this website is for general reference only and must not be used as a substitute for veterinary assessment and instruction.

2. Links to other websites

This website may contain links to external websites. These links are provided for convenience or further information only. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, accuracy or availability of any external website.

The inclusion of a link does not mean that we endorse the linked website, its owner, or any products, services or opinions expressed there.

3. Copyright and intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the text, images, graphics, layout and other material on this website belong to this website or are used with permission. They are protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights.

You may view and print material from this website for personal, educational or non-commercial animal welfare use. You must not copy, reproduce, modify, republish, sell, distribute or use website material for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

All trademarks, logos and names referred to on this website remain the property of their respective owners. Mention of a trademark or organisation does not imply endorsement unless this is expressly stated.

4. Privacy and personal information

If you contact us, complete a form, make an enquiry, offer help, request information, or otherwise provide personal information through this website, the information you provide is given voluntarily.

We use the information you provide only for the purpose for which it was supplied, such as responding to an enquiry, dealing with adoption, fostering, volunteering, donation or cat welfare matters, or maintaining necessary records connected with our work.

We do not sell personal information. We do not use personal information for advertising profiling. We only share personal information where necessary for the purpose for which it was provided, where required by law, or where needed to protect animal welfare, people, property or the legitimate operation of the website.

You may ask us to correct or delete personal information that we hold about you, subject to any legal, accounting, animal welfare or legitimate record-keeping requirements that may apply.

The use of contact details published on this website for unsolicited advertising, marketing or spam is not permitted.

5. Forms and technical operation of the website

Some pages may include forms or interactive features. Information entered into these forms is used only for the relevant website function or enquiry. Technical information may also be processed where necessary to operate the website, protect it from misuse, prevent spam, diagnose faults, or maintain security.

Please do not send sensitive personal information through website forms unless it is necessary for the matter you are contacting us about.

6. Cookies and analytics

The public-facing website does not currently use advertising cookies or behavioural tracking cookies for ordinary visitors.

We use Clicky Web Analytics to obtain statistical information about how the website is used. Clicky is configured to apply visitor privacy settings. In this configuration, IP addresses are anonymised and tracking cookies are not used. Information collected may include pages visited, referring pages, approximate country, browser and device information, and the time and duration of visits.

WordPress may use strictly necessary cookies for website administrators or other logged-in users. These are used for login, security and site management purposes.

Some forms, security features or technical website functions may use temporary technical cookies or similar storage where needed for the website to function properly. These are not used for advertising or behavioural profiling.

7. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this website, reliance on its content, inability to access the website, or use of external websites linked from it. This does not exclude any liability that cannot legally be excluded.

8. Changes to this page

This page may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website, legal requirements, cookies, analytics, forms or other technical features.

9. Severability

If any part of this page is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining sections will continue to apply as far as possible.