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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 01, 2025

Last Updated: March 11, 2025

Canine Development and Testing (“we,” “our,” “us”) value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data, in compliance with Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and other applicable laws.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data when you interact with our Wix-powered website, booking system, and marketing tools. This includes:

  • Contact Information: Name, email, phone number, and mailing address when you book a session or contact us.

  • Booking and Payment Details: Reservations for dog training sessions, including partial payment data (processed by Wix Payments). We do not store full credit card details, this is managed by secure third-party payment processors.

  • Dog Information: Breed, vaccination status, and behavior details for training.

  • Website Analytics & Cookies: Wix automatically collects data like IP address, browser type, pages visited, and interactions on our site to improve functionality and user experience.

Marketing Preferences: If you sign up for our emails or promotions, Wix tracks opt-ins and allows you to manage preferences

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process bookings through Wix Bookings and send confirmations.

  • Facilitate secure payments via Wix Payments.

  • Send service updates, reminders, or marketing emails if you opt-in (handled through Wix Marketing).

  • Monitor website performance and user experience with Wix Analytics.

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3. How Wix Handles Your Data

Since we use Wix as our website platform, your data is also processed and stored on Wix’s secure servers, which may be located outside Canada, including the United States and Europe. Wix complies with global security standards, including GDPR and SOC 2.

  • Security: Wix encrypts stored data and uses SSL/TLS security.

  • Data Storage: Wix retains data for as long as necessary for business operations.

  • Third-Party Apps: If you use Google, Facebook, or Apple login, Wix may share necessary authentication data with those providers.

 

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

  • Wix (our website and booking provider).

  • Payment Processors (Wix Payments, Stripe, PayPal) to handle transactions.

  • Legal or Safety Authorities, if required by law.

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5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our Wix website uses cookies and similar tracking tools to enhance your experience. These may include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function properly.

  • Analytics Cookies: Helps us track performance (via Wix Analytics or Google Analytics).

  • Marketing Cookies: If you opt into promotional emails, Wix may use cookies to personalize ads.

You can manage cookie settings via your browser.

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5. Your Rights Under Alberta’s PIPA

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correct or update your personal details.

  • Withdraw consent from marketing communications.

  • Request deletion of your data where applicable.

 

To make changes, please log in to your Wix account.

1. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain your data as long as necessary for our services, legal obligations, or dispute resolution. You may request data deletion, but some booking and transaction records may be retained for accounting or legal reasons.

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2. Third-Party Links & External Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Facebook, Instagram). We are not responsible for their privacy policies.

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3. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect new features, services, or legal requirements. Changes will be posted with a last updated date.

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4. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, reach out to:

Canine Development and Testing

caninedt@gmail.com

1-403-457-8811

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