Privacy Policy

PuppyBarks ("we", "us") runs puppybarks.com.au. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your choices. We handle personal information in line with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles.

Information we collect

• Email address. If you join our email list or ask to be notified about a topic, we store your email and, where relevant, the page or question you signed up from.
• Account details. If you create an account, we store your email and sign-in details through our database provider, Supabase.
• Dog profile. If you save a dog profile, we store the details you enter, such as name, breed, age and size, so we can personalise content for you.
• Breed quiz and search answers. Your quiz answers and chat messages are sent to Anthropic, which provides the AI that produces breed matches. Please do not enter personal information into these fields.
• Affiliate link clicks. When you click a product link, we record which product, the page you came from, the time, and your IP address.
• Site analytics. We use Google Analytics to understand how the site is used. It collects data such as pages viewed, device type and approximate location, and uses cookies or similar identifiers.

How we use it

• To run the site, provide your account and personalise guides.
• To send the emails you asked for. You can unsubscribe at any time.
• To measure which content helps and which affiliate links are used.
• To prevent abuse and keep the site secure.

We do not sell your personal information.

Who we share it with

We use these service providers, who process data on our behalf:

• Supabase, for our database, accounts and image storage.
• Vercel, for hosting.
• Anthropic, for the AI breed finder and search.
• Google, for analytics.

Some of these providers store data outside Australia, including in the United States. By using the site you accept that your information may be handled overseas.

Affiliate links and Amazon

Product links on PuppyBarks go to amazon.com.au. We are an Amazon Associate and earn from qualifying purchases. Once you leave our site, Amazon's own privacy policy applies. We do not receive your Amazon account or payment details.

Cookies

We use cookies for sign-in sessions and for analytics. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some features, such as staying signed in, may not work if you do.

Keeping your information safe

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information, including access controls and encrypted connections. No online service is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Access, correction and deletion

You can ask to see, correct or delete the personal information we hold about you by emailing hello@puppybarks.com.au. We will respond within a reasonable time. We keep information only as long as we need it for the purposes above.

Children

The site is for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Complaints

If you think we have mishandled your information, contact us first. If you are not satisfied, you can complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at oaic.gov.au.

Changes

We may update this policy. The date at the top shows when it last changed.