Last updated: March 25, 2026
Bark Scientists (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://barkscientists.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our Site or interact with us. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Polish data protection laws.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Data Controller
For the purposes of the GDPR, the data controller is:
Bark Scientists
Email: hello@barkscientists.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect only the personal data necessary to provide and improve our services. Depending on how you interact with us, this may include:
- Email address – if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
- Order information – when you purchase a product or service, we collect your name, billing/shipping address, email, and payment details (processed securely by third‑party payment processors).
- Usage data – automatically collected when you visit the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date, and referral URLs. This is collected via cookies and analytics tools (see Section 6).
- Communications – if you email us, we keep a record of that correspondence.
We do not collect or store user‑generated content (e.g., comments, forum posts) because such features are not enabled on our Site.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Site.
- To send you newsletters, updates, and marketing communications only if you have opted in. You may unsubscribe at any time.
- To process and fulfill orders for products or services.
- To respond to your inquiries or support requests.
- To analyse Site usage and improve our content and user experience (using aggregated, anonymised data).
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent – for sending newsletters and non‑essential cookies.
- Contractual necessity – to process purchases and deliver products or services you have requested.
- Legitimate interests – to improve the Site, prevent fraud, and respond to communications, provided such interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
- Legal obligation – where required by law, such as retaining records for tax purposes.
5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your data with:
- Service providers – third‑party companies that help us operate the Site, process payments, send emails, or analyse usage (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms, analytics services). These parties are contractually bound to protect your data and may only use it for the purposes we specify.
- Affiliate partners – when you click on affiliate links, the affiliate platform may receive information about your visit, but we do not share your personal data directly with them.
- Legal authorities – if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse Site traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
We use:
- Essential cookies – necessary for the Site to function.
- Analytics cookies – to collect anonymous usage data.
- Marketing cookies – if you have consented, for remarketing or affiliate tracking.
You may refuse non‑essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using a cookie consent tool.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. For example:
- Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe.
- Purchase records: retained for tax and accounting purposes as required by Polish law (typically 5–6 years).
- Usage data: anonymised after a reasonable period.
8. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the EU, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access – request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) – request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to restriction – limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability – receive your data in a structured, machine‑readable format.
- Right to object – object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Right to withdraw consent – at any time, where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@barkscientists.com. We will respond within one month, as required by law. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Polish data protection authority (Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych) if you believe your rights have been violated.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against accidental loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Third‑Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third‑party websites, products, or services (e.g., affiliate links). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us, and we will delete it promptly.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when the latest revision was made. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us: hello@barkscientists.com