Privacy Policy

Bark Boys, Inc.

Effective Date: February 3, 2026

Last Updated: February 3, 2026

Bark Boys, Inc. (“Bark Boys,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://barkboys.net/ (the “Website”) or use our services. This policy complies with the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA), applicable federal laws, and reflects our commitment to data privacy and transparency.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website or services.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information automatically collected when you use our Website.

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our Website or services:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us or request information.
  • Service Requests: Information you provide when requesting delivery or other services, including delivery address and project details.
  • Communication Data: Any information you include in messages or communications with us.
  • Employment Information: If you apply for a position through our Careers page, we may collect your resume, application materials, and related information.

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you access our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

  • Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our Website, including your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior. For more details, see Section 6 (Cookies and Tracking Technologies).
  • Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website. This includes metrics such as page views, session duration, and navigation patterns.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our landscaping supply services, including processing orders and deliveries.
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you service-related information.
  • Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our Website’s functionality, content, and user experience.
  • Marketing: To send you promotional materials and updates about our products and services, with your consent where required by law.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
  • Safety and Security: To protect the security and integrity of our Website and services, detect and prevent fraud, and ensure the safety of our customers and employees.

3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers and Business Partners

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

  • Analytics Providers: Google Analytics for website analytics and performance monitoring.
  • Security Services: Google reCAPTCHA to protect our Website from spam and abuse.
  • Communication Tools: Email service providers for sending communications.
  • Mapping Services: Google Maps for location-based services and directions.

These third parties are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders, subpoenas, or government investigations.

3.3 Business Transfers

If Bark Boys is involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on our Website of any such change in ownership or control.

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you provide explicit consent for us to do so.

4. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. Oregon residents have specific rights under the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA).

4.1 Rights Under the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA)

If you are an Oregon resident, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to confirm whether we are processing your personal data and to access that data.
  • Right to Correction: You have the right to correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
  • Right to Deletion: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to obtain a copy of your personal data in a portable and readily usable format.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal data. We do not sell your personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising: You have the right to opt out of the processing of your personal data for targeted advertising purposes.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Profiling: You have the right to opt out of profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects.
  • Right to Know Third Parties: You have the right to obtain a list of specific third parties to whom we have disclosed your personal data.

4.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

  • Email: office@bbisalem.com
  • Phone: (503) 378-7379
  • Mail: Bark Boys, Inc., 2840 Cherry Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301

We will respond to your request within 45 days. If we require additional time, we will notify you and may extend the response period by an additional 45 days.

4.3 Right to Appeal

If we deny your request, you have the right to appeal our decision. We will provide instructions on how to appeal in our response. If your appeal is denied, you may contact the Oregon Attorney General to submit a complaint.

4.4 Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights. This means we will not deny you services, charge different prices, or provide a different level or quality of services solely because you exercised your privacy rights.

5. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), if we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at office@bbisalem.com.

6. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website, analyze usage patterns, and deliver relevant content.

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include cookies for managing cookie preferences.
  • Comments Cookies: Used to track user sessions when adding comments to the Website.
  • Google reCAPTCHA: Used to protect our Website from spam and abuse by verifying user interactions.
  • Statistics Cookies (Google Analytics): These cookies collect information anonymously about how visitors use our Website, including page views, session duration, and navigation patterns. This helps us improve our Website’s performance and user experience.
  • Marketing Cookies (Google Maps): Used to provide mapping services and location-based information.

6.2 Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our Website. You can also modify your browser settings to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our Website may not function properly.

6.3 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Website are placed by third-party services such as Google Analytics and Google Maps. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information. We encourage you to review their policies:

• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy 

7. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication procedures
  • Employee training on data privacy and security practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the purposes for which it was collected.

9. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram) and other external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our Website with a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

Some web browsers incorporate a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Because there is not yet a common understanding of how to interpret DNT signals, our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences as described in Section 6.

12. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We do not currently sell personal information as defined by the CCPA. For information about your rights under California law, please contact us using the information in Section 13.

13. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Bark Boys, Inc.

Address: 2840 Cherry Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301

Phone: (503) 378-7379

Email: office@bbisalem.com

Business Hours: Monday-Saturday 7am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm

14. COMPLAINTS TO THE OREGON ATTORNEY GENERAL

Oregon residents have the right to file a complaint with the Oregon Attorney General if they believe their privacy rights have been violated. For more information, visit: https://www.doj.state.or.us/consumer-protection/

Thank you for trusting Bark Boys with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing transparent information about our data practices.