Privacy & Cookie Policy for Bark Out Loud Communications, LLC, and Dog Obsessed World
Last Updated: March 11, 2026
1. Overview
Your privacy matters to me. As a solo creative business, I collect only the information needed to deliver content, process purchases, and support the services you choose to engage with. This policy explains what information is collected, how it’s used, and the choices you have.
—
2. Information I Collect
Information You Provide Directly
If you sign up for my newsletter, I collect:
- •Your first name
- •Your email address
This information is used only to send you updates, resources, and emails you’ve chosen to receive.
Purchases or Support
If you purchase a product through Payhip or send support through Buy Me a Coffee, those platforms may collect:
- •Your name
- •Your email address
- •Your billing information (handled securely by the platform, not by me)
- •Details about the product or support you purchased
I only have access to the information these platforms share with me (typically your name, email, and what you purchased).
I do not receive or store your payment details.
Contact Form Submissions
If you contact me through my Jetpack CRM form, the information you provide (such as your name, email, and message) is stored securely within Jetpack CRM. I access these submissions only when responding to messages.
Automatically Collected Information
This site uses basic analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site. These tools may collect:
- •Pages visited
- •Time spent on the site
- •Device and browser type
- •General location (city/state level, not exact address)
I currently use:
- •Jetpack (for site performance, security, and basic analytics)
- •Google Analytics (for general website traffic insights)
These analytics tools provide anonymous, aggregated data only. I cannot identify individual visitors through these tools.
I do not collect or store any additional personal data beyond what you voluntarily provide.
—
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
This website itself does not set cookies for marketing or advertising. However, third‑party services I use — such as Jetpack, Google Analytics, Payhip, Buy Me a Coffee, and Jetpack Ads — may place cookies to:
- •Remember your preferences
- •Improve site performance
- •Provide anonymous usage statistics
- •Process purchases or support transactions
- •Display and measure ads (Jetpack Ads)
You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.
—
4. How Your Information Is Used
I use the information collected to:
- •Send newsletters or updates you’ve opted into
- •Process purchases or support transactions
- •Respond to contact form submissions
- •Improve website content and performance
- •Maintain site security and functionality
I do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing.
—
5. Third‑Party Services
I rely on trusted third‑party tools to run this website. These services may process limited information as needed to perform their functions:
- •Kit (formerly ConvertKit) — for sending newsletters
- •Payhip — for product purchases and delivery
- •Buy Me a Coffee — for support transactions
- •Jetpack — for security, backups, analytics, and site performance
- •Jetpack CRM — for contact form submissions
- •Jetpack Ads — for displaying ads on the site
- •Google Analytics — for traffic insights
These services do not provide me with personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily submit it (such as through a purchase, contact form, or newsletter signup).
Payment information is handled securely by Payhip or Buy Me a Coffee — I never see or store your payment details.
—
6. What I Don’t Collect
As a solo creative business, I intentionally keep things simple.
I do not collect:
- •Sensitive personal information (such as addresses, birthdays, or identification numbers)
- •Payment card details (these are handled securely by Payhip or Buy Me a Coffee)
- •Personal data from Jetpack or Google Analytics that could identify you
- •Behavioral profiles, advertising data, or tracking for marketing purposes
If I don’t need it to run my business or deliver something you requested, I don’t collect it.
—
7. Your Choices
You can:
- •Unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link at the bottom of any newsletter
- •Contact me if you’d like your newsletter information (name + email) removed from my email list
Analytics tools used on this site collect anonymous, aggregated information only. I cannot view or access personally identifiable information through Jetpack or Google Analytics.
—
8. Data Security
I rely on trusted third‑party services (such as my email provider, Payhip, Buy Me a Coffee, Jetpack, and Google Analytics) to securely process and store the information you choose to share. These platforms use their own security measures to protect your data.
I do not store personal information on my own servers.
The only data I download is my newsletter email list, which I keep in a secure, password‑protected location.
While no online system is 100% secure, I take reasonable steps to protect the information I access and use only reputable services that prioritize data security.
—
9. Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in technology, services, or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date will always be posted at the top.
—
10. Contact
If you have questions about this policy or how your information is handled, you can reach me using this form:
—