Privacy Policy for BC PayDesk
Effective Date: February 12, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to BC PayDesk. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal
information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when
you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
- Personal Information: Name, email address, mobile phone number
- Business Information: Workspace name, business location, employee details, product and
inventory data
- Transaction Data: Sales records, billing information, expense records
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: Features accessed, time spent in app, user interactions
Permissions We Use
BC PayDesk requests the following device permissions to provide its core functionality:
- Bluetooth: Used to connect to thermal/receipt printers for printing bills and invoices
- Location: Used to set your business location and provide location-based services
- Camera & Storage: Used to capture and store product images and business-related
photos
- Notifications: Used to send local reminders and business alerts
- Internet: Used for cloud backup, in-app updates, and map services
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our billing and business management service
- Process transactions, generate invoices, and manage your business operations
- Enable Bluetooth printing of bills and receipts
- Provide location-based business features and maps
- Send local notifications and business reminders
- Facilitate in-app updates to keep the app current
- Improve app functionality and user experience
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Storage and Security
- All business data is stored locally on your device using a SQLite database.
- Your data remains on your device and is not uploaded to external servers unless you explicitly use cloud
backup.
- Optional cloud backup is available with encryption (AES-256).
- We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data.
- Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS) is used for any network communication.
- Secure authentication mechanisms are in place.
Third-Party Services
BC PayDesk may use the following third-party services:
- Map Services: For displaying business location on maps (OpenStreetMap)
- Geocoding Services: For converting addresses to map coordinates
- Google Play In-App Updates: For delivering seamless app updates
These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your business data is stored
locally on your device and is under your control. We may share information only in the following
circumstances:
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect the rights and safety of our users
- With your explicit consent
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Export your business data
- Opt-out of optional features and permissions
- Withdraw consent at any time
Data Retention
Since your data is stored locally on your device, it remains there until you choose to delete it or uninstall
the application. If you use cloud backup, backed-up data is retained until you request its deletion.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected with a new effective date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting
your information.
Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from
children.