Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
Privacy Policy
Bark Marker (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and store personal information through this website and the sale and support of units, and how the Bark Marker device itself handles audio. We handle personal information in line with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
What we collect
Enquiries: When you contact us about buying a unit, whether through the enquiry form or by email, we collect the details you provide. That typically includes your name, email address, phone number, suburb or postcode, and the message describing your situation. We use this to respond to you, arrange postage, and provide the service.
Analytics: We use website analytics to understand how visitors use the site. This data is aggregated and is not used to identify individuals. You can limit it through your browser’s privacy settings or a content-blocking extension.
How you found the site: If you send an enquiry, the form also sends the page you first arrived on and where you came from (for example a Google search or a link), so I can see what brings people to the site. Your browser keeps that on your device for 30 days, and it is only sent if you submit an enquiry.
Email correspondence: If you email [email protected], we retain that correspondence so we can respond to and manage your enquiry.
How we use your information
- To respond to enquiries and provide the service
- To arrange postage of a unit and provide support
- To understand site usage through aggregated analytics
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
Audio recordings and the Bark Marker device
This is important, so it has its own section. The Bark Marker device processes audio locally, on the device itself. Detection happens on the unit, and by default any recordings or audio data stay on it. The unit has no accounts, sends no telemetry and does not phone home. Audio is not uploaded to us, to any cloud service, or to any third party as part of the device’s normal operation. Remote support is available only if you choose to turn it on, and is off otherwise. The unit keeps a rolling archive of raw audio on its own storage, and human speech is muted or withheld from the clips you can play and download.
That means the audio captured by your unit is in your control and is your responsibility. You are responsible for how you position and use the unit and for understanding the laws that apply to recording sound where you live. There is more on this in our terms and disclaimer.
Data storage and security
We store enquiry details and correspondence only for as long as needed to provide the service and to keep reasonable records. We take reasonable steps to protect the information we hold from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access.
Your rights
Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of information that is inaccurate
- Request deletion of your information
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected].
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the service develops. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
Privacy enquiries: [email protected]