Privacy Policy
Last updated: [December 7, 2025]
The Dopamine Cat (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates the website located at https://thedopaminecat.com (the “Site”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.
Information We Collect
Email Subscriptions
If you subscribe to receive updates, we collect:
- Your email address
- Your IP address (collected automatically by MailPoet for security and spam prevention)
Your information is used solely to send notifications about new posts or site updates.
Comments (if enabled)
If you leave a comment on the Site:
- We collect the data you enter in the comment form
- Your IP address and browser user agent string (for spam detection)
An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile image (if any) becomes visible next to your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the Site, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the Site may be able to download and extract this data.
Cookies
The Site may use cookies to improve functionality.
Comment Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies. These last for one year and are for your convenience.
Login and Editor Cookies
We currently do not offer user accounts for general visitors. However, WordPress may still create temporary cookies related to login or editing functions for administrators. These contain no personal data.
Embedded Content
Articles on this Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or other external content). Embedded content behaves as though you have visited the external site directly. These websites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Track your interaction with the embedded content
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or share your personal information.
Your subscription data is processed securely through MailPoet, which handles email delivery, subscriber management, and anti-spam protections. If you request a password reset (administrators only), your IP address may appear in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Email subscribers: Your email address is retained until you unsubscribe.
- Comments: Approved comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize future comments and reduce spam.
- Administrator accounts: Any profile information for site administrators is retained until deleted.
Your Rights Over Your Data
You may request:
- An exported file of any personal data we hold about you
- That we delete your personal data
This does not include data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To make a request, contact: info@thedopaminecat.com
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Subscriber data is processed through MailPoet, which stores information securely and in compliance with email marketing regulations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:
📧 hello@thedopaminecat.com