Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026-05-15
Being Canadian™ is a satirical app. We try to collect as little as we can get away with. This page explains what we do collect, why, who we share it with, and how to make it stop.
What we collect
Anonymous identifiers. An Operative ID (a random code name like Maple Eagle) is generated on first launch. A device fingerprint (a UUID our app makes up) stays on your device and is used to recognize you between launches without ever requiring an email.
Purchase records. If you upgrade to Full Citizen, we record that your device fingerprint has an active entitlement. We do not see your credit card number, your name, or your billing address.
Engagement signals. Page views, tab taps, and which stories you opened. Aggregated for product improvement. No IP address.
Location data (only if you allow it). When you add a safehouse to the map, we store the coordinates of that safehouse. We do not track your live location otherwise.
Photo data (only if you upload one). If you photograph a safehouse, the photo is uploaded for moderation.
Push notification token.If you grant push permission, your device's OneSignal token is stored so we can send the daily briefing alert.
What we do not collect
- Your real name
- Your email address (unless you opt into an account in a future release)
- Your phone number
- Your live GPS location
- Your contacts
- Your photo library
- Advertising tracking identifiers
Third parties
- Supabase (database hosting). Your operative records and entitlements live here.
- Vercel (web hosting). Routes the app to your device.
- RevenueCat (purchase management). Reads your App Store / Google Play purchase status and tells our app.
- Apple / Google (in-app purchases). They handle the payment.
- OneSignal (push notifications). Only if you grant push permission.
- Anthropic (briefing drafting). We send public news headlines to Claude for satirical rewriting. We do not send any user data.
How long we keep it
We keep your operative record as long as your device fingerprint is active. If you reinstall the app, a new operative is born and the old one is orphaned.
You can request deletion by emailing BeingCanadianSupport@muskoka37.ca with your Operative ID. We will delete the record within 30 days.
Children
Being Canadian is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from them. If you believe a child has used the app, email support and we will purge the record.
Your rights
- Access: email support and we will export your records.
- Delete: email support with your Operative ID.
- Opt out of push: Operative → Settings → Push.
- Opt out of location: iOS / Android system settings.
Changes
When we update this policy, we will change the "Last updated" date at the top and notify you in-app if the changes are material.