Effective Date: August 6, 2025

Welcome to The Barking Blogger (“Site,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), owned and operated by Heart Dog Productions, LLC, doing business as The Barking Blogger, located in the State of Illinois, USA.

We care about your privacy, the integrity of our content, and being transparent about how we earn income from this blog. This page outlines our:

  • Privacy Policy (including GDPR, Google Analytics, and Facebook Pixel)
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
  • Other Affiliate Relationships
  • Mediavine Journey Advertiser Disclosure
  • Blog Content & Intellectual Property Rights
  • Blog Comment Policy

This applies to all visitors of our Site, regardless of country of residence.

Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with all applicable privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU residents.

Information We Collect
We may collect both personal and non-personal information:

  1. Personal Information: Collected only when voluntarily provided by you (e.g., signing up for our newsletter or submitting a comment). This may include:
  • Name
  • Email address
  • IP address (automatically collected)
  1. Non-Personal Information: Collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including:
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Time spent on pages
  • Geographic location (region-level)

Why We Collect This Information
We collect and use your data to:

  • Improve your experience on our Site
  • Analyze content performance using tools like Google Analytics
  • Send you newsletters or content you have opted in to receive
  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Ensure site functionality and security

Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us understand how visitors use our site. This information is anonymized and used to improve our content.
Learn more: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
Opt out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Facebook Pixel
We use the Facebook Pixel to better understand user behavior and deliver targeted advertisements through Facebook. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
Opt out: http://www.aboutads.info/choices

GDPR Rights for EU Visitors
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to correct or update your information
  • Right to request deletion of your data
  • Right to restrict or object to data processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected].

Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your browser. They help improve your browsing experience and allow us to analyze traffic. You can:

  • Accept or decline cookies via your browser settings
  • Clear cookies anytime
  • Use cookie banners (if implemented on your site) to manage preferences

Terms & Conditions

By using The Barking Blogger, you agree to:

  • Use this site only for lawful purposes
  • Not use the site to infringe on others’ rights or attempt to harm the site in any way
  • Acknowledge that all content is for informational and educational purposes only

We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but we are not liable for any errors or reliance on the information presented.

All content (text, images, graphics, etc.) is the property of Heart Dog Productions, LLC unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce or republish any content without our written permission.

We reserve the right to change or update these terms at any time.

Amazon Affiliate Disclosure

The Barking Blogger is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com.

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

We may also partner with other affiliate programs. If you click on a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission, again at no extra cost to you.

We only recommend products and services we personally use or trust.

Affiliate content will always be disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines.

Mediavine Journey Advertiser Disclosure

This Site is a participant in Mediavine Journey, a program that allows us to monetize content through display advertisements and sponsored content.

  • We may receive compensation through ads and affiliate links
  • Sponsored content will always be clearly marked
  • All opinions expressed are our own and not influenced by advertisers

More details: see Mediavine’s Privacy Policy or read the section below.

Blog Content & Intellectual Property

All content published on The Barking Blogger — including blog posts, images, design elements, and original written material — is the intellectual property of Heart Dog Productions, LLC DBA The Barking Blogger and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.

You are welcome to:

  • Share links to blog posts on social media or other websites, provided you clearly credit The Barking Blogger as the source and include a working hyperlink to the original post

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, republish, or reuse any content (text or images) for commercial purposes or publication without prior written permission

For permission requests, contact: [email protected]

Content is for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no guarantees of accuracy or completeness. Content is based on personal experience, opinion, and research at the time of publication.

We are not responsible for how you use the information on this blog and disclaim all liability for errors, omissions, or any outcomes related to the use of our content. Content should not be considered professional, legal, medical, or veterinary advice.

Blog Comments

We love hearing from our readers and welcome respectful discussion in the comments section.

By posting a comment, you agree to:

  • Remain respectful and courteous toward others
  • Avoid posting any content that is unlawful, abusive, defamatory, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate

You retain ownership of your comment, but by submitting it, you grant us a non-exclusive license to display, use, and store it in connection with the blog.

Comments are publicly visible and may be shared as part of community interaction.

We reserve the right to moderate or remove any comment that we believe violates these guidelines, infringes on intellectual property rights, or goes against the spirit of this blog.

If you believe a comment or blog post infringes your copyright, please contact us directly. We will respond promptly and comply with valid DMCA takedown requests.

Contact Us

If you have questions or would like to request access or deletion of your data, contact:
Heart Dog Productions, LLC
DBA The Barking Blogger
State of Illinois
[email protected]

Last Updated: June 9, 2025

Mediavine Advertising Privacy Notice v. 1.2

Mediavine works with this site to support the delivery of ads that align with your interests. It collects information about your online activities and browsing information, including websites you visit, pages you view, search terms, apps you use, device info, location, and newsletter emails.

This notice explains how Mediavine collects, uses, shares, or sells your personal information when you visit this site or sign up for a newsletter.

What personal data does Mediavine collect?
Mediavine may collect:

  • IP address
  • Location (country, city, state)
  • Operating system
  • Device information
  • Language
  • Web browser type
  • Email address

Cookies, pixels, and tags track preferences, site visits, ad interactions, and effectiveness. Learn more:

If Mediavine manages a site’s newsletter, your email is collected with your consent and converted into hashed format before being used for interest-based advertising. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Does Mediavine share or sell your personal information?
Yes. Mediavine may share or license personal information to partners for interest-based advertising. Partners may build profiles based on your behavior and combine data across devices, browsers, and platforms.

Details: https://www.mediavine.com/ad-partners

How can I opt out?
You may opt out by:

Opting out does not remove ads — it disables interest-based personalization.

Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, delete, or correct personal data. Contact Mediavine: [email protected]

International data transfers
Mediavine transfers data to the US under Standard Contractual Clauses.

How long is data retained?
Until you request deletion.

Contact Mediavine
Email: [email protected]
Mail: 159 W. 25th St., Suite #427, New York, NY 10001