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Bark Park Buddies

Privacy Policy

Effective date: April 28, 2026  ยท  Last updated: April 28, 2026

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.

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Information We Collect

Account information. When you sign up, we collect your email address. We use one-time passcodes (OTP) for authentication โ€” 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.

02

How We Use Your Information

We do not use your data for advertising, and we do not sell your personal information to anyone, ever.
03

Third-Party Services

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
04

Data Storage & Security

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.

05

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only in these limited circumstances:

Content you post publicly within the app (park reviews, photos, lost dog alerts) is visible to other users of the app.

06

Children's Privacy

Bark Park Buddies is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
07

Data Deletion

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.

08

Changes to This Policy

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.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out:

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Bark Park Buddies Support

support@barkparkbuddies.app

We typically respond within 2โ€“3 business days.