Last Updated: [11/02/2025]
Welcome to Barkovia.com ("us", "we", or "our"). We operate the https://barkovia.com website (hereinafter referred to as the "Service").
Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.
a) Personal Data
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information ("Personal Data"). This may include, but is not limited to:
- Email address and name (if you use our "Contact Us" form or leave a comment).
b) Usage Data & Cookies
Like most websites, we collect non-personally identifying information ("Usage Data") that your browser sends. This may include your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps. We use "cookies" to collect this information to analyze traffic and improve your experience.
c) Third-Party Cookies (Analytics & Advertising)
We use third-party services like Google Analytics to understand our traffic. We also intend to use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your visit to our Service and other sites on the Internet.
2. The Vet & Hotel Finder Tool (Location Data)
A core feature of our Service is a tool to help you find local veterinarians and dog hotels. To provide this feature, our Service may request access to your geographic location (e.g., via browser permissions or IP-based geolocation).
This location data is used solely for the purpose of providing you with relevant, local search results. We do not store this specific location data or link it to your Personal Data.
3. How We Use Your Information
Barkovia.com uses the collected data for various purposes:
- To provide and maintain our Service.
- To provide the local search results you request via our finder tool.
- To respond to your inquiries or comments.
- To monitor the usage of our Service and improve its functionality.
- To serve advertisements that help support the Service.
4. Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us (e.g., links to a veterinarian's office). If you click a third-party link, you will be directed to that third-party's site. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of any third-party sites.
5. Children's Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by visiting the "Contact Us" page on our Service.
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