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Cookie Notice
How the ElitePetz Certification Authority uses cookies and similar technologies on its website and certification platform. Please read this Notice carefully before using the Platform.
Effective Date · 7 July 2026
Cookie Notice
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Introduction
This Cookie Notice, issued by ElitePetz Certification Authority ("ElitePetz," "the Authority," "we," "us"), describes the limited use of cookies and similar technologies used to operate the Platform.
Continued use of the Platform is subject to this Cookie Notice and the accompanying Privacy Policy.
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What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function securely, remember preferences, and support reliable operation.
Cookies may be:
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Session-based (expire when you close your browser), or
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Persistent (remain on your device for a defined period)
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How We Use Cookies
ElitePetz uses cookies only to support secure operation, authentication, and platform reliability.
We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioral marketing purposes.
Cookies may be used for the following purposes:
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Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for:
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Account login and authentication (Members)
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Maintaining secure sessions
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Preventing unauthorized access
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Ensuring platform functionality
Without these cookies, the Platform cannot operate properly.
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Functional Cookies
These cookies may:
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Remember user preferences
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Remember interface preferences
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Support structured application workflows
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Analytics Cookies (Wix Infrastructure)
Through Wix hosting infrastructure, limited analytics cookies may be used to:
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Understand aggregate platform usage
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Monitor performance
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Improve system reliability
Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify individual applicants in the public registry.
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Third-Party Infrastructure
Because the Platform is hosted on Wix infrastructure, certain cookies are deployed automatically to support security, hosting performance, and core website functionality.
These infrastructure cookies may support:
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Security
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Traffic management
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Infrastructure performance
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Fraud prevention
ElitePetz does not independently control all infrastructure-level cookies deployed by Wix.
For additional information regarding Wix cookies, users may consult Wix's privacy and cookie documentation.
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Managing Cookies
Most browsers allow users to:
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Block cookies
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Delete stored cookies
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Set cookie preferences
Browser settings vary by software and device.
Disabling essential cookies may prevent access to login areas or application functionality.
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No Advertising Cookies
ElitePetz does not use advertising or tracking technologies:
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No advertising cookies
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No retargeting
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No behavioral profiling
The Platform is a certification system and does not operate advertising networks.
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Changes to This Notice
ElitePetz may update this Cookie Notice to reflect changes to technology, platform functionality, or applicable legal requirements.
Updates will be reflected by a revised Effective Date.
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Official Communications
Questions about this Notice may be submitted through the Authority's official contact form.