Last updated: February 1, 2026
Blinkr Inc. (“Blinkr,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Blinkr mobile application, website (https://blinkr.ca), and related services (collectively, the “Service”).
Blinkr operates in Canada and the United States and complies with applicable privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), U.S. state privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and Apple App Store and Google Play privacy requirements.
By using Blinkr, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you create an account or use Blinkr, we may collect:
Account Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Password (encrypted)
- Company name
- Account credentials
Uploaded Data
- Receiving spreadsheets
- Inventory data
- Shipment receiving records
- Barcode and product information contained in uploaded spreadsheets
Payment Information
Payments are processed by our third-party payment processor, Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number.
Stripe may collect:
- Name
- Billing address
- Payment card information
- Transaction amount
- Payment status
Stripe’s Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
Customer Support Information
- Messages sent to Blinkr support
- Feedback or inquiries
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
We automatically collect certain technical information:
Device Information
- Device type
- Operating system
- App version
- Unique device identifiers
- IP address
Usage Information
- App usage patterns
- Feature interactions
- Barcode scan activity metadata
- Session duration
- Error and crash logs
1.3 Camera Access
Blinkr requests camera permission solely to scan product barcodes.
We do not record, store, or transmit camera images or video except as necessary to process barcode scans.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and operate Blinkr’s barcode scanning and receiving system
- Create and manage your account
- Process spreadsheet uploads
- Match scanned barcodes with shipment records
- Process payments via Stripe
- Provide customer support
- Improve performance and reliability
- Detect fraud and unauthorized use
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Hosting and Infrastructure (Render.com)
Blinkr is hosted using Render.com, a cloud infrastructure provider.
Render.com may process and store your data on secure servers located in the United States or other regions.
Render.com Privacy Policy:
https://render.com/privacy
Render.com provides:
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Database hosting
- Application hosting services
Render.com processes data only on our behalf and under our instructions.
4. Payments Processing (Stripe)
Payments are processed securely by Stripe, Inc.
Blinkr does not store full credit card numbers or sensitive payment details.
Stripe may collect and process:
- Payment card information
- Billing information
- Transaction data
- Fraud prevention information
Stripe operates as an independent data controller for payment processing.
Stripe Privacy Policy:
https://stripe.com/privacy
5. How We Share Information
We share information only as necessary to operate the Service.
Service Providers
We share data with trusted providers including:
- Render.com (cloud hosting)
- Stripe (payment processing)
- Infrastructure and database providers
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Legal Compliance
We may disclose information if required by law or to:
- Comply with legal processes
- Enforce our agreements
- Protect Blinkr, users, or the public
Business Transfers
If Blinkr is acquired or merged, your information may transfer to the new owner.
6. Data Security
We use industry-standard safeguards including:
- HTTPS encryption
- Secure servers hosted by Render.com
- Encrypted authentication
- Access controls and security monitoring
No system can guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
You may request deletion at any time.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data
- Withdraw consent
- Request data portability
Contact: [email protected]
9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Request deletion
- Request correction
- Opt-out of sale (Blinkr does not sell personal data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising rights
Contact: [email protected]
10. Canadian Privacy Rights (PIPEDA)
Canadian users may:
- Access their personal information
- Request corrections
- Withdraw consent
Contact: [email protected]
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in:
- Canada
- United States
Including servers operated by Render.com and Stripe.
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
12. Children’s Privacy
Blinkr is not intended for users under 18.
We do not knowingly collect children’s data.
13. Apple App Store and Google Play Compliance
Blinkr collects only the data necessary to provide its barcode scanning and shipment receiving functionality.
Permissions requested include:
- Camera access (barcode scanning)
- Storage access (spreadsheet uploads)
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
We will update the “Last updated” date accordingly.
15. Contact Information
Blinkr Inc.
Website: https://blinkr.ca
Email: [email protected]
