Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our services.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: Essential for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Maintains your session	Session
cookieConsent	Stores your cookie preferences	1 year

Legal Basis (GDPR): Legitimate interest - necessary for website functionality

2.2 Functional Cookies

Purpose: Remember your preferences and settings

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
preferences	Stores user preferences	1 year

Legal Basis (GDPR): Consent

2.3 Performance/Analytics Cookies (If Implemented)

Purpose: Understand how visitors use our website to improve performance

Note: We may implement analytics cookies in the future with explicit consent.

Legal Basis (GDPR): Consent (required before placement)

2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

Current Status: We do NOT use advertising or targeting cookies.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:

3.1 Payment Processing (Stripe)

• Purpose: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
• Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
• Cookie Policy: https://stripe.com/cookies-policy/legal

4. How Long Cookies Last

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiry date or manual deletion (up to 1 year)

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

5.2 Opt-Out Tools

• All Advertising: Your Online Choices (EU)
• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out

5.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies

Warning: Blocking essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly. You may experience:

• Inability to create pet websites
• Loss of preferences and settings
• Payment processing issues

6. Your Consent

How We Obtain Consent:

• Cookie banner displayed on first visit
• Separate consent for non-essential cookies
• Ability to withdraw consent at any time

Withdrawal of Consent:

• Delete cookies via browser settings
• Clear website data and revisit to see cookie banner
• Contact us at admin@petwebsitebuilder.com

7. Compliance

7.1 GDPR (EU/UK)

• We obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies
• We provide clear information about cookie purposes
• We honor opt-out requests
• We comply with ePrivacy Directive requirements

7.2 CCPA (California)

• We do not sell personal information collected via cookies
• California residents can request cookie data deletion

7.3 PECR (UK)

We comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations by:

• Obtaining consent before placing non-essential cookies
• Providing clear cookie information
• Allowing users to refuse or withdraw consent

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy. Changes will be posted with a new "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent website notice.

9. More Information

For more information about cookies:

• All About Cookies
• ICO Cookie Guidance (UK)
• EU Cookie Information

10. Contact Us

Questions about our cookie practices? Contact us:

Email: admin@petwebsitebuilder.com

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