Pet Care Step

Where wild meets wisdom

We Respect Your Territory

Like a well-trained pet, we ask permission before we follow you around. We use cookies to track your learning progress, remember your course preferences, and help us understand which pet care topics interest you most. We don't share this information with other packs - it stays within our den to make your experience better.

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Our Pack's Promise

You know, after 40 years of caring for every kind of pet from hamsters to horses, I understand that trust is earned through transparency. This privacy policy isn't just legal mumbo-jumbo - it's our commitment to protecting your pack.

Information We Gather

Course Enrollment Details

When you join our pet care courses, we collect your name, email address, and information about your furry family members. This helps us tailor the learning experience to your specific needs.

Learning Progress

We track which lessons you've completed and your quiz scores - not to judge, but to help you pick up where you left off and celebrate your victories!

Community Interactions

Your questions, comments, and shared experiences in our forums help build our caring community of pet lovers across Canada.

Privacy Questions?

Don't hesitate to reach out if something isn't clear. We're here to help.

How We Use Your Information

Course Delivery

We send you course materials, reminders about upcoming lessons, and certificates when you complete programs.

Personalized Learning

Your progress helps us recommend the next best courses for you and your pet's specific needs.

Community Building

We connect you with other pet parents in Saskatchewan and across Canada who share similar challenges.

Support Services

When you contact us for help, we use your information to provide the best possible assistance.

Course Improvements

Anonymous usage data helps us understand which lessons are most helpful and where we can do better.

Legal Compliance

Sometimes Canadian law requires us to keep certain records for specific periods - we only do what's legally necessary.

Your Rights & Controls

What You Can Do

View all information we have about you
Update or correct your personal details
Download a copy of your data
Opt out of marketing communications
Request deletion of your account

How to Exercise Your Rights

Just send us an email or give us a call. We don't make it complicated with fancy forms or hoops to jump through.

Response Time: We'll get back to you within 5 business days. Most requests are handled within 2 days because we know your time is valuable.

How We Protect Your Information

Security isn't just about technology - it's about building a culture of care and responsibility.

Encrypted Storage

All your data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols.

Access Controls

Only authorized team members can access your information, and only when necessary for course delivery.

Regular Audits

We regularly review our security practices and update them based on the latest best practices.

Third-Party Services

We work with trusted partners to deliver our courses effectively. These include:

  • Payment processors for secure course purchases
  • Email services for course communications
  • Analytics tools to improve our website (anonymized data only)

All our partners are carefully vetted and must meet the same privacy standards we hold ourselves to.

Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as needed:

Course Progress: 3 years

So you can return to courses and access your certificates

Communication Records: 2 years

For customer service and support purposes

Marketing Data: Until you opt out

We respect your choice to leave our mailing list

Policy Updates

If we need to update this policy, we'll email you about important changes at least 30 days in advance. Minor clarifications might be updated without notice, but we'll always note the revision date below.

Last Updated: September 19, 2025