Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 22, 2025

Barkcycle values your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit www.barkcycle.com .

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

If you contact us or voluntarily subscribe to updates or newsletters, you may provide personal information such as your name and email address.

Usage & Device Information

When you visit Barkcycle, we automatically collect limited technical information including IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring pages, and time spent on the site. This data helps us understand how visitors interact with the website and allows us to improve performance and content quality.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Barkcycle uses cookies and similar technologies to enable essential site functionality, analyze website traffic, and support affiliate tracking. Cookies may be managed by Barkcycle or trusted third-party partners.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or via the cookie consent tools available on this website.

2. How We Use Your Information

Barkcycle uses collected information to:

• Operate and maintain the website

• Improve website performance, content quality, and user experience

• Respond to inquiries, messages, or feedback you submit

• Send occasional updates or newsletters if you voluntarily subscribe

• Analyze traffic patterns and visitor behavior using analytics tools

• Track affiliate referrals and qualifying purchases through third-party partner programs

We do not process payments, store financial information, or fulfill orders. Any purchases made through affiliate links are completed directly on third-party retailer websites and are subject to their privacy policies and terms.

3. How Information Is Shared

Barkcycle does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers that support website operations, including:

Website hosting and security providers

Website analytics platforms

Email communication platforms (if you subscribe)

Affiliate partners for referral tracking purposes

These service providers only access information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy standards.

When you click an affiliate link and visit a third-party retailer, that retailer’s privacy policy governs how your information is collected and used on their site.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Barkcycle uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, analyze site performance, and enable affiliate tracking.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or via the cookie consent tools available on this website.

To learn more about interest-based advertising and to opt out of certain targeted advertising programs, you may visit:

Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out

Digital Advertising Alliance AdChoices

Affiliate Tracking

Some links on Barkcycle are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link, a cookie may be placed on your device by the retailer to track qualifying purchases. This allows Barkcycle to earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Barkcycle does not control third-party cookies or tracking technologies used by external websites.

5. Your Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)

California residents may have the right to:

Request access to personal information we collect

Request deletion of personal information

Opt out of certain data sharing practices

To submit a request, please email hello@barkcycle.com

European Residents (GDPR)

Residents of the European Economic Area may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete personal data

Restrict or object to processing

Withdraw consent at any time

To submit a request, please email hello@barkcycle.com

6. Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to email communications, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any marketing message.

If SMS messaging is offered in the future, you may opt out at any time by replying “STOP.”

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including SSL encryption, to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you may contact us at:

Barkcycle

Email: hello@barkcycle.com

Phone: (719) 212-4747

Website: www.barkcycle.com