Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 13, 2026
1. Introduction
Canine Standards (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated by BBDAX Consulting LLC, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our website, directory, and related services.
2. Information We Collect
Member Information
For paid members and applicants, we may collect business names, personal names, contact information, credentials, certifications, social media profiles, websites, and links to third-party review platforms including Google and Yelp. We may also collect or store proof of certifications, training history, identification documents, or related records for verification purposes. Certain information may remain private and may not be publicly displayed.
Guest Listings
We may display publicly available business information for non-member listings, including business names, city, state/province, and website information, in order to maintain a comprehensive directory for dog owners seeking professional training services.
If you would like a listing removed from www.caninestandards.com, please contact:
Background Reviews & Professional Verification
By submitting an application, you acknowledge and agree that Canine Standards may conduct reasonable background research and professional verification related to your application, business, and public professional conduct. This may include:
- Reviewing publicly available records and online content
- Verifying certifications, business history, and credentials
- Contacting references, colleagues, clients, industry professionals, or other individuals who may have knowledge relevant to your professional conduct or reputation
- Conducting background checks where permitted by applicable law
This information may be used to determine whether an applicant or member aligns with the Canine Standards Code of Conduct and Ethics and eligibility requirements for inclusion in the directory.
Tracking Technologies & Cookies
We use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies provided by third parties including Meta (Facebook), Google, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn to analyze website traffic, improve website functionality, and deliver targeted advertising.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the directory
- Review and verify applications and credentials
- Evaluate compliance with our Code of Conduct and Ethics
- Communicate with applicants, members, and users
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Provide marketing and promotional content related to the members
- Facilitate requested insurance quote or insurance-related services when a user voluntarily submits an insurance inquiry form
- Detect fraud, abuse, or policy violations
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Limited Information Sharing
We may share limited member or applicant information with a trusted insurance company that works with Canine Standards only if the user has voluntarily submitted an additional business liability insurance form through our website indicating they would like to receive an insurance quote or be contacted regarding insurance-related services. Any information shared will be limited to what is reasonably necessary for these purposes.
4. Your Rights & Data Removal
Business owners or members who wish to request removal of their information from the directory may contact us at:
European Union Users
For users located in the European Union, we process personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws. We only process member information where consent or another lawful basis exists. We do not intentionally aggregate guest listing data for EU-based entities without a lawful basis for doing so.
5. Security
All financial transactions are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store credit card information on our servers. While we take reasonable steps to protect information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact: