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Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 5, 2026
BarkArt.co is operated by Lukas Labs LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our service.
Information We Collect
We collect the following information when you use BarkArt.co:
- Account information: Email address (via Google OAuth sign-in)
- Images you upload: Photos of your pet that you submit for processing
- Order information: Figurine size selection, payment amount, shipping address, and order status
- Payment information: Processed by Stripe — we do not store credit card numbers
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, and session data for security and fraud prevention
How We Use Your Information
- To process and fulfill your custom figurine order
- To generate the AI-powered design from your uploaded photo
- To send order confirmation and shipping updates
- To authenticate your account via Google OAuth
- To comply with legal and tax reporting obligations
Your Uploaded Images
Photos you upload are used solely to generate your custom figurine design. Images are stored securely in Microsoft Azure Blob Storage. We do not use your pet photos for advertising, training AI models, or any purpose other than fulfilling your specific order.
[PLACEHOLDER: Specify your image retention period — e.g., "Images are deleted 90 days after order completion."]
Google OAuth
We use Google OAuth for account creation and login. We receive only your email address and Google account identifier from Google. We do not receive access to your Google Drive, Gmail, or other Google services.
Payment Processing
Payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. We receive payment confirmation and limited transaction data (amount, tax collected, shipping address) from Stripe. We do not store your full payment card information.
Sharing Your Information
We share your information only as necessary to operate our service:
- Stripe — payment processing
- Microsoft Azure — image and file storage
- OpenAI — AI-powered image generation (images are processed per OpenAI's data usage policies)
- Shipping carriers — your shipping address to fulfill your order
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Cookies and Sessions
We use session cookies to maintain your login state. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. [PLACEHOLDER: If you add analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), disclose it here.]
Data Retention
We retain your order and account information for [PLACEHOLDER: specify period, e.g., "7 years"] to comply with tax and legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account by contacting us (see below), subject to our legal retention requirements.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.
[PLACEHOLDER: If you serve EU/UK residents, add GDPR disclosure. If California residents, add CCPA disclosure.]
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us
Lukas Labs LLC
[PLACEHOLDER: MAILING ADDRESS]
[PLACEHOLDER: CITY, STATE ZIP]
Email: [PLACEHOLDER: contact@barkart.co]