Barks Online Privacy Policy
Barks Online (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website and services, including but not limited to browsing, making inquiries, or purchasing puppies from us.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information
Personal Information Provided by You:
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When you inquire or make a purchase, you submit your name, address, email address, phone number, and other contact information.
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Payment details when completing transactions on our site.
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Preferences and lifestyle details to help us match you with the perfect puppy.
Automatically Collected Information:
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Data from your interaction with our website, such as IP address, browser type, browsing history, and referral URLs, is collected through Google Analytics and other third-party tools.
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Cookies and tracking technologies to personalize your experience, provide relevant advertisements, and analyze website traffic.
Third-Party Data:
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Information from our marketing partners and advertising networks, including social media platforms, to help us reach more potential customers and personalize marketing messages.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To Process Orders: Your personal information is used to complete transactions and deliver puppies to you, including the Premium PAWFECT Delivery Service.
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Customer Support: We use your contact information to respond to inquiries, offer puppy care advice, and resolve any concerns related to our services.
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Marketing and Advertising: Your data is used to send promotions, updates, and personalized offers through email and advertisements on social media or third-party sites.
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Analytics and Improvement: We use information from Google Analytics and cookies to improve website functionality, user experience, and the effectiveness of our marketing efforts.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
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Service Providers: Third-party companies (such as payment processors, delivery services, and marketing partners) that assist us in providing services to you.
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Analytics Partners: Google Analytics and other data analysis tools to track and report website traffic, user interactions, and customer behavior.
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Legal Requirements: In case of legal obligations, such as complying with law enforcement requests, subpoenas, or court orders, we may share personal information as required.
You have control over your personal information and can:
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Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails or opt out of personalized ads by following the communication instructions or contacting us directly.
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Access and Update Information: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you or correct any inaccuracies.
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Cookies Preferences: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, this may affect certain website functionality.
Data Security:
We take the protection of your personal information seriously. We use encryption, secure servers, and other technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data. While we strive to protect your information, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
Retention of Your Data:
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a more extended retention period is required by law.
Children’s Privacy:
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have inadvertently collected information from your child, please get in touch with us, and we will take appropriate action.
Changes to This Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other operational reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information