Buy Beaver
Last Updated: 4/24/2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to "Buy Beaver" ("we," "us," or "our"). We provide a community-driven platform to help users discover how "Canadian" certain products are, allowing them to scan barcodes, submit ratings, and view crowdsourced product information. By using our mobile apps or website (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account & Personal Information
- Email & Name: When creating an account to submit ratings, we collect your email address and your first and last name
- Age Requirement: On iOS, users must confirm they are at least 12 years old
2.2 User-Generated Content
- Ratings & Reviews
- Product Submissions (details, barcodes, images)
- Comments about product "Canadianness"
2.3 Scans & Search History
- Scans (stored locally on device)
- Search logs (server-side for analytics)
2.4 Analytics & Third Parties
- Umami for website analytics
- App Store / Play Store analytics
- Open Food Facts integration
3. How We Use Your Information
- Providing Services (product info, barcode scans, ratings)
- User Contributions management
- Service Improvement
- Communication
- Legal & Compliance
4. User Rights
- Access and search product information
- Contribute product details and ratings
- Request content removal
- Choose preferred language (English/French)
- Report inaccurate information
5. Rating Guidelines
Manufacturing Location
- 5 stars - Made in Canada (100%)
- 4 stars - Mostly Canadian (majority)
- 3 stars - Partially Canadian (some parts)
- 2 stars - Made Elsewhere
Material/Ingredients
- 5 stars - Canadian Materials (100%)
- 4 stars - Mostly Canadian (majority)
- 3 stars - Partially Canadian (mixed)
- 2 stars - Imported Materials
Brand Ownership
- 5 stars - Canadian-Owned (100%)
- 4 stars - Majority Canadian
- 3 stars - Partially Canadian
- 2 stars - Foreign-Owned
6. Security Measures
- reCAPTCHA verification for submissions
- Secure image processing and storage
- Content moderation
- Rate limiting on submissions
7. Data Sharing
We share data with the following third-party services:
- Umami.is - Anonymous usage statistics (For website traffic only)
- Supabase - User authentication and data storage
- reCAPTCHA - Security verification
- App Store Services - For app downloads and updates
- Amplitude - Analytics
- RevenueCat - For in-app purchases
All third-party services we use are contractually bound to provide the same level of data protection as outlined in this policy. We do not sell or share personal user data with third parties for marketing purposes.
8. Data Retention & Deletion
We retain user data for the following periods:
- Account information: Until account deletion
- Product contributions: Indefinitely for community benefit
- Usage logs: 90 days
To request data deletion or revoke consent, users can:
- Delete their account through the app settings
- Email [email protected] for specific deletion requests
- Requests will be processed within 30 days
Note: Deleting the app from your device will automatically remove all locally stored data including scan history and cached information.
Data Accuracy Disclaimer
- User-Generated Content: Scores and data in the app are submitted by users and may not always be accurate.
- No Guarantees: While efforts are made to remove falsified data, the app does not guarantee 100% accuracy.
- Product Packaging as Primary Source: Users should always refer to the actual product packaging for the most reliable information.
- Right to Remove Data: The app reserves the right to remove incorrect or misleading submissions.
We are actively working towards incorporating validated data (public data, company data) to improve accuracy. If you notice any mislabeled products, please contact us at [email protected]
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out via email at [email protected]. We value your feedback and will do our best to address any issues or requests promptly.