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Introduction
Welcome to BARKULATOR ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and transparency.
This Privacy Policy explains:
- What information we collect
- How we use your information
- How we protect your information
- Your privacy rights
- How to contact us
By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide to Us
When you create an account:
- Email address (required for authentication)
- Password (encrypted and never stored in plain text)
When you use our service:
- Dog profiles: name, breed, weight, age, neutered status
- Feeding preferences and saved meal plans
- Calculator inputs and results
Note: Using the calculator does NOT require an account. Anonymous users can calculate feeding recommendations without providing any personal information.
2. Information Automatically Collected
Technical Information:
- IP address (server logs)
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
Cookies:
- Authentication cookies (essential for login sessions)
- Session management cookies
- See our Cookie Settings for details
3. Information We Do NOT Collect
We do NOT collect:
- ❌ Credit card or payment information (service is free)
- ❌ Social Security numbers
- ❌ Government IDs
- ❌ Medical records or health information
- ❌ Children's information (users must be 13+)
- ❌ Location data (GPS coordinates)
- ❌ Social media data
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for:
1. Providing the Service
- Authenticating your account
- Storing your dog profiles
- Saving your feeding calculations
- Displaying personalized recommendations
2. Service Improvement
- Analyzing usage patterns
- Fixing bugs and errors
- Developing new features
- Improving calculator accuracy
3. Security
- Detecting fraud and abuse
- Preventing unauthorized access
- Protecting user data
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We share your information with trusted third-party service providers:
Supabase Inc. (Database & Authentication)
GitHub (Microsoft) - Hosting
Google LLC (Google Fonts)
We Do NOT:
- ❌ Sell your personal information to anyone
- ❌ Share your data with advertisers
- ❌ Use your data for marketing without consent
- ❌ Provide your information to data brokers
Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
| Right |
What It Means |
How to Exercise |
| Right to Access |
View all your data anytime |
Login to your account dashboard |
| Right to Rectification |
Correct inaccurate information |
Edit your dog profiles anytime |
| Right to Erasure |
Delete your account and all data |
Use "Delete Account" in settings |
| Right to Data Portability |
Download your data in JSON format |
Use "Export Data" button in settings |
| Right to Object |
Object to specific processing |
Contact us at barkulator@gmail.com |
EU Users: Under GDPR, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your Data Protection Authority.
Find your DPA here.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services.
| Data Type |
Retention Period |
| Account information |
Until you delete your account |
| Dog profiles |
Until you delete them or your account |
| Feeding plans |
Until you delete them or your account |
| Session cookies |
7 days or until logout |
| Server logs |
90 days |
After Account Deletion:
- Personal data deleted within 30 days
- Backups deleted within 90 days
- Anonymized analytics may be retained
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- ✅ Encryption: HTTPS for all connections, encrypted database storage
- ✅ Password Security: Bcrypt hashing (never stored in plain text)
- ✅ Access Controls: Row Level Security (users can only access their own data)
- ✅ Regular Updates: Security patches applied promptly
- ✅ Session Management: Secure tokens with 7-day expiration
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at
barkulator@gmail.com. We will delete such information promptly.
International Data Transfers
Important for EU Users: Our service is based in the United States. When you use our service from the European Union, your data is transferred to and processed in the United States.
Safeguards:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with Supabase
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
- Access controls and security measures
- Data Processing Agreements with processors
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification (for material changes)
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.