Barks in the Bay (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.barksinthebay.com (“Website”). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
We may collect the following types of information when you use our Website:
A. Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Pet information (such as name, breed, and grooming preferences or vet information)
B. Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-personal information, including:
Browser type and version
IP address
Device type
Pages visited on our Website
Time and date of visits
Referral sources (how you found our Website)
C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze Website traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of our Website may not function properly.
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
To provide and improve our services
To respond to inquiries and appointment requests
To send updates, promotions, and important service-related information
To improve our Website functionality and user experience
To comply with legal requirements and protect against fraudulent activities
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share information with third parties in the following situations:
Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist with our operations (e.g., scheduling software, email marketing, payment processing).
Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, we may disclose necessary information.
Business Transfers: If our business is merged, sold, or transferred, your information may be part of the transferred assets.
Clients authorize Barks in the Bay to take photographs and video content of their pet(s) for social media, website, advertising, and any other business-related matters deemed appropriate by Barks in the Bay.
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and request copies of your data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Opt-out of marketing communications
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [insert contact email].
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
All content, including text, images, branding, logos, and graphics, on our Website is the property of Barks in the Bay and is protected under applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without our express written permission. Unauthorized use of our intellectual property may result in legal action.
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Guided by our SEO Advisor, any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Your continued use of our Website and services constitutes acceptance of these changes.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Barks in the Bay Pet Grooming
📧 help@barksinthebay.com
📞 408-898-6228
By using our Website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
