Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 16, 2026

Last Updated: October 16, 2026

1. Introduction

Barks & Biscuits Veterinary Relief and Consulting (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a Connecticut-based limited liability company providing veterinary per diem staffing, veterinary consulting, and related professional services.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website, www.barksbiscuitsvet.com, and our online appointment scheduling system.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use and protect it, and the circumstances under which we may share it.

By using our website or scheduling an appointment, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you visit our website, contact us, or schedule an appointment:

Contact information: Your name, email address, telephone number, and business or veterinary practice name.
Appointment information: Your requested appointment date and time, appointment type, scheduling preferences, and information necessary to coordinate your consultation.
Business information: Details about your veterinary practice, staffing requirements, consulting needs, or professional inquiry that you choose to provide.
Communications: Information contained in emails, contact forms, and other communications you send to us.
Technical information: Limited information about your device, browser, IP address, and website usage, where collected through our website hosting provider or other website technologies.

Please do not submit confidential veterinary medical records, pet-owner information, financial account information, or other sensitive information through general website forms or appointment booking fields.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for legitimate business purposes, including but not limited to:

Schedule, confirm, modify, and manage appointments.
Respond to inquiries about veterinary per diem staffing and consulting services.
Communicate with you about appointments and requested services.
Prepare proposals and coordinate consulting engagements.
Maintain business and administrative records.
Improve the functionality and performance of our website.
Protect our website and prevent unauthorized activity.
Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not use your appointment information for unrelated purposes unless permitted by law or you have provided any consent required for that use.

4. Appointment Scheduling Services

Our website may use a third-party scheduling platform to allow you to request or book appointments.

When you use this service, information you provide may be collected and processed by both Barks & Biscuits Veterinary Relief and Consulting and the scheduling provider, wix.com. The provider may process information under its own privacy policy and the terms of our service arrangement.

Scheduling information may be used to confirm appointments, send appointment reminders, manage cancellations or rescheduling, and provide the services you request.

Please review the scheduling provider's privacy policy before submitting information through its platform.

5. Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website hosting provider or other third-party services may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions, maintain security, and understand website performance.

These technologies may collect technical information about your visit.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function properly if certain cookies are disabled.

If we use analytics or other tracking technologies, we will provide any additional disclosures or consent options required by applicable law.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information for money.

We may share information when reasonably necessary for the following purposes:

Scheduling and website providers: To operate our website, manage appointments, and maintain website security.
Business service providers: With email, cloud storage, communications, and other providers that help us operate our business.
Professional engagements: With a veterinary practice or business client when necessary to coordinate services you have requested or as otherwise authorized.
Legal requirements: When disclosure is required by law, legal process, or necessary to protect our legal rights or security.
Business transactions: In connection with a merger, restructuring, or sale of business assets, subject to applicable law.

We aim to limit information shared with third parties to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and loss.

We also seek to use reputable third-party providers for website hosting and appointment scheduling.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Please avoid submitting confidential or sensitive information through unsecured website forms or scheduling systems.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to schedule appointments, provide requested services, maintain business records, resolve disputes, and comply with applicable legal requirements.

The length of time information is retained depends on its nature, purpose, and applicable retention obligations.

When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable law.

9. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information we maintain about you.

You may also request information about our privacy practices or ask us to stop sending nonessential communications.

To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the information in Section 13. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

We will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites or third-party services, including appointment scheduling platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy, security, or content practices of websites we do not operate.

Your use of those services is subject to their respective privacy policies and terms.

We encourage you to review those policies before providing personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are intended for adults, veterinary professionals, and business clients. They are not directed to children under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 18 through our website. If we become aware that we have collected such information without the required authorization, we will take appropriate steps to address it in accordance with applicable law.

12. Connecticut Residents and Applicable Privacy Laws

We operate our business in Connecticut and seek to handle personal information in accordance with applicable Connecticut and federal privacy laws.

Depending on the law that applies to our business and your circumstances, you may have additional rights regarding the collection, use, disclosure, correction, or deletion of your personal information.

We will honor applicable rights and provide any legally required disclosures or mechanisms for submitting privacy requests.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy-related request, please contact us as below.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when our business practices, website functionality, scheduling services, or legal obligations change.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.