Who We Are
Welcome to Bark No Byte — an independent game development and creative technology studio focused on building original interactive experiences, stylized games, and digital content.
Founded by Noah, Bark No Byte began as a personal creative outlet and has grown into a collaborative platform for developers, artists, writers, and creators passionate about game development and interactive design. Our projects include original titles such as “Larry and the Lumberjack’s” and other experimental creative works currently in development.
At Bark No Byte, we believe games are more than entertainment — they are immersive worlds built through creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Through our website, services, newsletters, and community features, we share development updates, creative content, and opportunities for collaboration with our audience.
Throughout this Privacy Policy, the terms “Bark No Byte,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refer to the operators of Bark No Byte and the services provided through barknobyte.com.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on Bark No Byte, we collect the information provided in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent information to help detect spam and maintain website security.
An anonymized string generated from your email address (also known as a hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. You can review the Gravatar privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may be publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images or other media files to Bark No Byte, we recommend removing any embedded location data (EXIF GPS) before uploading. Files uploaded to the website may be publicly accessible, and visitors may be able to download and extract any location data or metadata contained within those files.
Cookies
Bark No Byte uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and support essential website functionality.
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie may be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is removed when you close your browser.
When you log in, we set cookies to save login information and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login may persist for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie will be saved that stores the post ID of the edited article. It expires after one day.
You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on Bark No Byte may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles) from third-party websites. Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the external website directly.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with embedded content, especially if you are logged into their services.
We do not control third-party websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies.
Who We Share Your Data With
Bark No Byte does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
We may share limited information with trusted service providers that help operate the website. For example, if you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
We may also share data when required to comply with legal obligations, enforce our policies, or protect the security and integrity of our services.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to allow automatic approval of future comments.
If you register an account (if available), we store the personal information provided in your profile. Users may view, edit, or delete their information at any time (except usernames). Website administrators may also manage this data when necessary.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
You may also request that we erase your personal data. This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Some data may also be processed by third-party services used for hosting, security, analytics, or website functionality.
What Data We Collect
We collect only the data necessary to operate and improve the website, including:
- Personal information (such as name and email) when you comment or register
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, user agent)
- Cookies and usage data for functionality and preferences
- Analytics data (if enabled), such as page views and interaction patterns
We do not sell personal data.
How We Use Your Data
We use collected data to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Improve user experience and performance
- Detect and prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
- Respond to comments or messages
- Comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing
If you are located in the EEA or similar regions, we process data under the following legal bases:
- Consent (comments, cookies, forms)
- Legitimate interests (security, functionality, spam prevention)
- Legal obligations (compliance with applicable laws)
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to operate the website, including:
- Hosting providers
- Email and communication services
- Analytics tools
- Embedded content platforms
- Spam and security protection services
These services may process data under their own privacy policies.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.
However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and securing your devices.
Children’s Privacy
Bark No Byte is not intended for children under 13 (or applicable minimum age in your region).
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
We will respond as soon as reasonably possible.
Effective Date
This Privacy Policy is effective as of May 11, 2026.