Privacy Policy

BarGuard (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service at barguard.app.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including when you create an account, set up your business profile, or contact us for support. This includes your name, email address, business name, and billing information.

We also collect information automatically when you use our service, including usage data, log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited), and device information. Inventory data you enter — items, counts, purchase records — is stored securely and used solely to provide the service to you.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the BarGuard service
• Process transactions and send related information (receipts, invoices)
• Send transactional emails (password resets, account notifications)
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve the service
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized use

Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored in Supabase (PostgreSQL) with row-level security enabled. We use industry-standard encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest. Access to production data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or compliance purposes.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the service, including:

• Supabase — database and authentication
• Stripe — payment processing
• Resend — transactional email delivery
• Anthropic — AI-powered invoice scanning (invoice images only, not inventory data)
• Vercel — hosting and deployment

Each of these providers has their own privacy policy and we encourage you to review them.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session and remember your preferences. Session cookies are essential for the service to function. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export your inventory data in a standard format
• Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@barguard.app.

Age Requirement

BarGuard is intended for use by individuals who are of legal drinking age (21 or older in the United States). We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 21.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice in the application. Your continued use of the service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@barguard.app.