Privacy Policy – Barknyc

Consent

By visiting and using barknyc.org, you confirm that you have read this Privacy Policy and agree to how we collect and use your information as described here.

Information We Collect

The personal details we ask you to provide — and the reasons why we ask for them — will always be explained at the moment we request the information.

If you contact us directly, we may receive information such as:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your phone number
• The content of your message or enquiry
• Any files or attachments you decide to send us

If you create an account, sign up for a newsletter, or fill in a form, we may also ask for:

• Your name
• Company or organisation name (if relevant)
• Postal or business address
• Email address
• Telephone number

We only ask for the information we need to provide our services, answer your questions, or improve our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect from you in several ways, including to:

• Run, manage, and maintain the Barknyc website
• Improve and personalise our content and features
• Better understand how visitors browse and use our pages
• Develop new tools, sections, or services on the site
• Communicate with you directly or through partners, for example:
  • to answer support requests
  • to send updates or important notices
• Send you informational or newsletter emails, if you have chosen to subscribe
• Detect, investigate, and help prevent fraud, misuse, or other unauthorised activities

Log Files

Like most websites, Barknyc uses log files as part of standard hosting operations. When someone visits the site, basic technical information may be recorded, such as:

• IP (Internet Protocol) address
• Browser type and version
• Internet Service Provider (ISP)
• Date and time of visit
• Pages visited, including referring and exit pages
• Number of clicks or interactions

These log details are not linked to information that can directly identify you as a person. We use this data only to analyse trends, measure website performance, manage the site, and improve security.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Barknyc uses cookies and similar technologies to store certain information, such as:

• Your preferences
• Previously visited pages
• Basic settings related to how you use the website

Cookies help us:

• Make the website easier to use
• Show content that better fits your device and browser
• Understand how visitors interact with our pages

You can control or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that turning off some cookies may affect how certain parts of the site work.

Third-Party Privacy Policies

Our Privacy Policy covers only barknyc.org. It does not apply to any other websites that may be linked from our pages.

If you click on a link that takes you to another website, we strongly recommend that you read that site's own Privacy Policy to understand how your data will be collected and used. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of third-party websites.

Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the UK or the EU, you have several rights under data protection laws such as the GDPR. Depending on the situation, you may have the right to:

Access — Request copies of the personal data we hold about you.

Rectification — Ask us to correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.

Erasure — Ask us to delete your personal data in certain circumstances.

Restrict Processing — Request that we limit how we use your data in specific situations.

Object to Processing — Object to our processing of your personal data where permitted by law.

Data Portability — Ask us to transfer the data we collected about you to another organisation or directly to you, where technically possible and legally allowed.

If you exercise any of these rights, we will aim to respond within one month, as required by law. To make a request, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@ barknyc.org

Children's Information

Protecting the privacy of children online is very important to us. Barknyc is aimed at adults aged 18+ and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal data through our website, please contact us immediately at privacy@barknyc.org. We will take quick steps to remove that information from our records.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

From time to time, we may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

• Changes in our services
• Legal or regulatory updates
• Improvements in how we explain our practices

Any updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect and use your information.