Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – Ring A Bottle

Effective Date: 01-01-2025

Ring A Bottle Inc. ("Ring A Bottle", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our users—customers, vendors, and delivery partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our mobile app, website, and services across Canada.


1. Scope and Application

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of Ring A Bottle, including:

  • Customers placing orders

  • Vendors selling products through the platform

  • Shoppers/Delivery Partners fulfilling deliveries

This policy complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws in Canada.


2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Delivery address(es)

  • Government-issued ID (for age-restricted items)

  • Payment information (via secure third-party processors)

  • Location data (with your permission)

  • OTP verification records (for delivery confirmation)

b. Vendor & Delivery Partner Data

We may also collect:

  • Business name and registration info

  • Tax ID or HST/GST number

  • Banking details for payouts

  • Background check status (if applicable)

  • Delivery logs and ratings

c. Technical & Usage Data

  • Device information (type, model, OS)

  • App usage logs

  • IP address

  • Browsing actions within the app

  • Crash reports and performance diagnostics


3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Provide and improve app functionality

  • Process orders and deliveries

  • Verify user identity and age (for restricted items)

  • Enable payment transactions and refunds

  • Communicate with you regarding your account, orders, and support inquiries

  • Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., age verification, delivery logs)


4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following cases:

  • With delivery partners, to fulfill your orders

  • With vendors, to process and prepare your purchases

  • With payment processors, to manage transactions securely

  • With law enforcement or regulatory bodies, when required by law

  • With technology partners for analytics, crash tracking, and user experience optimization (e.g., Firebase, Google Analytics)

All third-party partners are contractually bound to protect your data.


5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

  • Legal or tax purposes

  • Order and delivery tracking

  • Account verification and fraud prevention

You may request deletion of your data (see Section 8), subject to legal limitations.


6. Security Measures

We use strong technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Access controls and authentication

  • Encrypted storage of sensitive data

  • Regular security audits and vulnerability scans

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.


7. Cookies & Mobile Tracking

We use cookies and in-app tracking technologies to:

  • Remember preferences and settings

  • Analyze app performance

  • Improve user experience

You can control tracking via your device settings.


8. Your Rights

Under Canadian law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Withdraw consent to data processing

  • Request deletion of your account and related data

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].


9. Children’s Privacy

Ring A Bottle is not intended for users under the legal age of majority in their province (18 or 19). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. Age verification is required for restricted items.


10. International Data Transfers

Ring A Bottle is a Canadian company. However, some data may be stored or processed outside Canada through trusted third-party service providers. In such cases, data remains subject to contractual and legal safeguards.


11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted in-app and on our website with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of our services after any change means you accept the revised terms.


12. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or data access requests, please contact:

Email: [email protected]