Privacy Policy

At BardVogt, we value your trust and take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our services. By using www.bardvogt.com, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

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1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you browse or make a purchase from our website, we may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and shipping address
• Payment Information: Billing address and payment details (Note: We do not store your full credit/debit card information. Payments are securely processed via third-party payment providers)
• Account Information: If you create an account, we store your username, password (encrypted), and purchase history
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information
• Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our site (e.g., pages visited, time spent, referral source)

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2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We collect and use your information to:

• Process and fulfill your orders
• Communicate with you regarding purchases, shipping updates, or customer service inquiries
• Provide personalized shopping experiences and product recommendations
• Send promotional offers, newsletters, or updates (you may opt-out at any time)
• Monitor and improve our website functionality, security, and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies

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3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

• Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, shipping carriers, and email marketing platforms)
• Legal authorities, if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights
• Business partners in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (you will be notified in such cases)

These partners are contractually obligated to safeguard your data and use it only for the intended purpose.

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4. DATA RETENTION

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, including fulfilling orders, complying with legal obligations, and maintaining business records.

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5. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

• Accessing or updating your personal information
• Requesting deletion of your data
• Opting out of marketing communications
• Withdrawing consent to data processing (if applicable)

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at inquiries@bardvogt.com.

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6. SECURITY

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

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7. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our website uses cookies and similar tools to improve your experience and analyze site traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our Cookies Policy.

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8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

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9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” updated accordingly. We encourage you to review it periodically.

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10. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 Email: inquiries@bardvogt.com
🌐 Website: www.bardvogt.com

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Thank you for trusting BardVogt — where your pet’s style meets thoughtful privacy and protection.