MCF Canada Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2026
MCF Canada (“MCF Canada”, “Maine Coon Family”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information obtained through our website and related communications.
By using this website, submitting an inquiry, or providing information to MCF Canada, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you contact us, submit an inquiry, join a waiting list, request information about a kitten, or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect information including:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- City, province, state, or country
- Information related to your household and pet preferences
- Any information voluntarily provided through contact forms, emails, or applications
Non-Personal Information
Like most websites, we may automatically collect certain technical and statistical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Website usage statistics
- Referring websites
This information helps us improve the performance and user experience of our website.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website traffic, and enhance the visitor experience.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites recognize returning visitors and remember certain preferences.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly as a result.
How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Provide information about available kittens and future litters
- Manage reservation requests and waiting lists
- Communicate with prospective and existing families
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Maintain records relating to our breeding program
- Comply with legal obligations
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for these purposes.
Sharing of Information
MCF Canada does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
We may share information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share limited information with trusted third-party providers who assist with website hosting, email communications, payment processing, transportation coordination, or other services necessary to operate our business.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information where required by law, court order, government request, or where necessary to protect our legal rights.
Business Protection
Information may be disclosed when necessary to prevent fraud, investigate security concerns, or protect the safety of our customers, visitors, animals, or business operations.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, or alteration.
While we strive to protect all information entrusted to us, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent for certain communications
- Request deletion of information where legally permissible
Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. MCF Canada is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external websites.
Visitors should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for individuals who are at least the age of majority in their jurisdiction or who are accessing the website with parental supervision.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from young children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
MCF Canada reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Any revisions will become effective immediately upon publication on this website. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to request access to your personal information, please contact MCF Canada using the contact information provided on this website.
Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Quebec and the applicable laws of Canada.