Effective Date: 31 October 2025
At Cats.ie, your trust, safety, and privacy are at the heart of everything we do.
Whether you’re browsing listings, adopting a cat, joining CatAlert, or entering a giveaway, you deserve full transparency about how we operate and what rules protect our community.
This Legal Centre brings together all our policies, commitments, and terms in one clear and accessible place.
Every page below explains — in plain language — how Cats.ie is managed, what’s expected from users, and how your data and safety are protected.
Learn how we collect, store, and use your information in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.
We never sell your data or use it for unrelated marketing.
Understand how Cats.ie uses cookies to improve your experience, including our use of Cookiebot for transparent cookie consent and management.
Your rights and responsibilities when using Cats.ie — including content ownership, account management, and platform rules.
Every registered user agrees to these Terms upon creating an account.
Detailed terms for private sellers, breeders, rescues, and service providers — covering listing publication, renewals, payments, and moderation.
These terms also explain your rights under Irish consumer law for digital advertising services.
🔗 Read Advertiser & Listing Terms
The cornerstone of Cats.ie’s ethical approach.
Explains the standards and laws that all listings must follow — including the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, IPAAG Guidelines, and DAFM registration requirements.
Our shared code of conduct.
Outlines acceptable behaviour, communication etiquette, and reporting procedures — helping keep Cats.ie safe, positive, and respectful for everyone.
Official rules for Cats.ie competitions and promotions (via RafflePress) — including eligibility, prize details, winner selection, and data protection.
Explains how refunds and cancellations work for paid listings, boosts, and subscriptions, in line with Irish and EU consumer protection laws.
All company and legal contact details for Cats.ie’s operator, MEOWOOF LIMITED, in compliance with EU eCommerce and Irish Companies Act requirements.
Describes Cats.ie’s ongoing commitment to inclusive, accessible design for all users — in line with the EU Web Accessibility Directive and WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
For legal or privacy-related enquiries: