Bark Park Buddies ("we," "us," or "our") is a mobile app that helps dog owners discover dog parks, coordinate playdates, and connect with other dogs in their area. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
By using Bark Park Buddies, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Account information. When you sign up, we collect your email address. We use one-time passcodes (OTP) for authentication — we never store your password.
Profile information. You may optionally provide a display name and profile photo.
Dog profiles. Information you enter about your dog(s), including name, breed, age, size, and photos.
Location data. When you use the Parks screen or check in to a park, we access your device location to show nearby parks and record your check-in. We only access location while the app is open (foreground use). We do not track your location in the background.
User-generated content. Reviews, ratings, park photos, lost dog alerts, safety reports, and playdate invitations you create within the app.
Usage data. Basic app interactions such as check-in history, badge progress, and notification preferences.
Device data. Push notification tokens (to send you alerts), and app version information.
We use the following third-party services to operate the app. Each has its own privacy policy.
| Service | Purpose | Data shared |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Database, authentication, file storage | All user data is stored on Supabase servers (US-based) |
| Mapbox | Map rendering and geocoding | Your location (when viewing the map) |
| Resend | Transactional email delivery | Your email address (for OTP delivery) |
| Expo / EAS | App delivery and push notifications | Push notification tokens |
Your data is stored on Supabase infrastructure, hosted in the United States. We use row-level security (RLS) policies to ensure users can only access their own data. Photos are stored in secure, access-controlled storage buckets.
While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
You can delete your account at any time from the Profile screen in the app. When you delete your account, we permanently remove your profile, dog profiles, photos, and all associated data from our systems within 30 days.
You may also request deletion of specific data by contacting us at support@barkparkbuddies.app.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you within the app. Continued use of Bark Park Buddies after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out:
We typically respond within 2–3 business days.