Bark North Dogs

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Bark North Media Inc. (“Bark North Dogs”, “we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. It also outlines how you can control your cookie preferences at any time. Our aim is to be clear and practical so Canadian dog owners can make informed choices while using our site.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences over a period of time so you don’t have to re‑enter them whenever you come back. Cookies also support security, performance, and analytics. Some cookies are set by us (first‑party) and some by trusted partners (third‑party) that provide measurement and advertising tools. You can manage your preferences at any time using the “Manage cookie preferences” control in our footer or the banner that appears when you first visit.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the site to function properly, maintain security, and remember your privacy choices. These cannot be switched off. Examples: session_id, csrf_token, cookie_consent_status. Retention: session duration or up to 12 months for preference storage.

Analytics Cookies

Help measure traffic and understand which pages are helpful so we can improve the experience. Activated only after you give consent. Examples: _ga, _ga_XXXXXXX, _gid, _gat. Retention: up to 14 months.

Marketing Cookies

Support personalized advertising and measure whether our messages are useful. Set by partners such as Google Ads and Meta after you consent. Retention: up to 540 days. You can opt out at any time via our preferences panel.

We do not use cookies to store sensitive personal data. When you choose “Reject Non‑Essential” in the banner, only essential cookies remain active.

Your Choices and How to Manage Cookies

  • Consent banner: On your first visit, you can “Accept All”, “Reject Non‑Essential”, or “Manage Preferences”. Analytics and marketing cookies activate only after acceptance.

  • Preferences panel: You can revisit choices any time using “Manage cookie preferences” in our footer. Essential cookies are always on; analytics and marketing can be toggled independently.

  • Duration: We store your consent choice for 12 months, after which you may be asked again so settings stay current.

  • Withdraw consent: You can change your decision at any time in the preferences panel. Withdrawing consent will not affect processing that occurred before withdrawal.

  • Browser controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. If you block essential cookies, parts of the site may not work as expected.

Third‑Party Technologies

We may use Google Analytics 4, Google Ads (including remarketing/conversion tags), and the Meta Pixel to understand site performance and to deliver or measure advertising. These partners set cookies only after you have provided consent through our banner or preferences panel. Data shared may include cookie identifiers, page views, and conversion events. We do not sell personal data.

Advertising may appear across partner services such as video platforms or display networks. If you prefer non‑personalized ads, select “Reject Non‑Essential” or disable marketing cookies in the preferences panel. You will still see content, but it will not be tailored using cookie‑based signals from our site.

GDPR/CCPA‑Style Information

While our primary audience is in Canada, we follow clear consent practices that align with global standards. For users in regions where explicit consent is required for analytics and marketing (such as the EEA and UK), these categories are activated solely after informed consent. You can request access or deletion of any contact data you have provided by emailing the address below. For California users, you may request details about categories of data collected and the purpose of collection. We do not sell personal information.

Contact for privacy inquiries: Bark North Media Inc., 1 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M5E 1E5, Canada. Email: [email protected]

Retention and Changes

  • Essential cookies: session duration or up to 12 months for preference storage.
  • Analytics cookies: retained for up to 14 months.
  • Marketing cookies: retained for up to 540 days by advertising partners.

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. If material changes are made, we will notify visitors via a banner on our homepage at least 14 days before the new version takes effect.

Last Updated: January 15, 2026