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Privacy Policy

How BN Reports collects, uses and protects personal information.

Effective August 13, 2026 · Last updated August 13, 2026

BN REPORTS PRIVACY POLICY

Article 1Introduction

BN Reports ("BN Reports," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the Personal Information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, retain, process, and protect information when you:

  • visit BNReports.com;
  • create an account;
  • purchase or use BN software;
  • use BN mobile applications;
  • use Artificial Intelligence (AI) features;
  • contact customer support;
  • receive marketing communications; or
  • otherwise interact with our Services.

This Privacy Policy applies to all BN Reports software, websites, applications, APIs, cloud services, integrations, and related products.

Article 2Who We Are

BN Reports develops software designed for professional property inspectors and related businesses. BN Reports is a software provider only. BN Reports does not perform home inspections, engineering services, architectural services, environmental consulting, insurance services, legal services, or municipal code enforcement.

Article 3Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Website visitors
  • Trial users
  • Paying subscribers
  • Enterprise customers
  • Employees of customer organizations
  • Mobile application users
  • API users
  • Customer support interactions

This Privacy Policy applies regardless of whether you access the Services from Canada, the United States, or another jurisdiction.

Article 4Definitions

For purposes of this Privacy Policy: Account means your BN Reports account. Customer means the business or individual purchasing the Services. Customer Data means information uploaded into the Services by Customers. Inspection Report means reports created using BN Reports. Personal Information means information relating to an identifiable individual, including "personal information," "personal data," or similar terms under applicable privacy laws. Services means all BN Reports software, websites, mobile applications, cloud services, APIs, AI functionality, and related services.

Article 5Information We Collect

Depending upon how you interact with BN Reports, we may collect the following categories of information.

5.1 Account Information

When creating an account we may collect:

  • Name
  • Business name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Mailing address
  • Province or State
  • Country
  • Username
  • Password (stored in encrypted form)
  • Subscription details
  • Billing information

5.2 Business Information

Where applicable we may collect:

  • Company information
  • Business licenses
  • Inspection certifications
  • Website information
  • Tax registration numbers
  • Payment history
  • Subscription history

5.3 Inspection Data

Customers may upload:

  • Inspection reports
  • Photographs
  • Videos
  • Audio recordings
  • Floor plans
  • Defect descriptions
  • Notes
  • Measurements
  • HTML templates
  • PDF reports
  • Client communications

Customers remain the owners of this information.

5.4 Client Information

Depending on how Customers use BN Reports, uploaded information may include:

  • Client names
  • Email addresses
  • Telephone numbers
  • Property addresses
  • Transaction information
  • Appointment dates
  • Report recipients

BN Reports processes this information on behalf of Customers.

5.5 Payment Information

Payments are processed by third-party payment processors. BN Reports generally does not store complete payment card numbers. Payment processors may collect:

  • Cardholder name
  • Card number
  • Billing address
  • Expiration date
  • Payment confirmation
  • Transaction identifiers

5.6 Customer Support Information

When contacting support we may collect:

  • Emails
  • Chat conversations
  • Phone call records
  • Screen recordings
  • Screenshots
  • Technical logs
  • Support tickets

Article 6Information Collected Automatically

When using our Services we may automatically collect technical information.

6.1 Device Information

Including:

  • Browser type
  • Browser version
  • Operating system
  • Device identifiers
  • Screen resolution
  • Language settings
  • Mobile device type

6.2 Network Information

Including:

  • IP address
  • ISP
  • Approximate geographic location
  • Connection speed
  • Network diagnostics

6.3 Usage Information

Including:

  • Login dates
  • Logout dates
  • Session duration
  • Feature usage
  • Clickstream information
  • Search history
  • Navigation patterns
  • AI usage
  • Workflow activity

6.4 Diagnostic Information

We may collect:

  • Crash reports
  • Error logs
  • Performance metrics
  • API logs
  • Security logs
  • Authentication logs

Article 7How We Use Your Information

BN Reports may use Personal Information for the following purposes.

7.1 Providing Services

Including:

  • Creating accounts
  • Authenticating users
  • Delivering subscriptions
  • Processing reports
  • Operating AI features
  • Delivering mobile functionality
  • Customer support

7.2 Business Operations

Including:

  • Billing
  • Invoicing
  • Fraud prevention
  • Account administration
  • Customer communications
  • Subscription management
  • Security monitoring

7.3 Service Improvement

Including:

  • Product development
  • AI improvements
  • Bug fixes
  • Feature testing
  • Analytics
  • Performance optimization

7.4 Marketing

Where permitted by law we may use information to:

  • Send newsletters
  • Announce product updates
  • Promote new features
  • Provide educational content
  • Offer promotional discounts

Users may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in marketing emails or by adjusting communication preferences within their account.

7.5 Legal Compliance

Including:

  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Court orders
  • Regulatory investigations
  • Fraud investigations
  • Security incidents
  • Law enforcement requests where legally required

Article 8Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on applicable law, BN Reports processes Personal Information based upon one or more lawful grounds. These may include:

  • Performance of a contract;
  • Compliance with legal obligations;
  • Legitimate business interests;
  • Protection of vital interests;
  • Consent, where required by law; and
  • Other lawful bases recognized under applicable Canadian, U.S., or international privacy

legislation. Where consent is required, users may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. Withdrawal of consent may affect the availability of certain Services or features.

Article 9Artificial Intelligence (AI) Processing

9.1 AI Features

BN Reports may offer Artificial Intelligence ("AI") features to assist Customers with:

  • report writing;
  • narrative generation;
  • voice transcription;
  • image analysis;
  • defect descriptions;
  • recommendations;
  • workflow automation;
  • customer communications;
  • document summarization; and
  • other productivity functions.

AI features are designed to assist Customers and do not replace professional judgment.

9.2 Information Processed by AI

Depending on the AI feature used, BN Reports may process:

  • inspection notes;
  • photographs;
  • uploaded documents;
  • voice recordings;
  • inspection narratives;
  • customer prompts;
  • report templates;
  • property information; and
  • Customer Data submitted by the Customer.

9.3 Customer Responsibility

Customers remain solely responsible for:

  • reviewing AI-generated content;
  • correcting inaccuracies;
  • verifying factual information;
  • approving final Inspection Reports; and
  • ensuring compliance with applicable professional standards.

BN Reports does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of AI-generated content.

9.4 Third-Party AI Providers

Certain AI functionality may be provided through trusted third-party AI service providers. Only the information reasonably necessary to perform the requested AI function may be transmitted to such providers. BN Reports requires its service providers to maintain appropriate contractual safeguards regarding confidentiality and security.

9.5 AI Model Improvements

BN Reports may use aggregated and de-identified information to improve software functionality, security, AI performance, and product development. BN Reports does not use identifiable Customer Data to train publicly available AI models without the Customer's authorization.

9.6 AI Safeguards

BN Reports may implement safeguards designed to reduce misuse of AI features, including rate limits, monitoring for abuse, and content moderation where appropriate.

Article 10Cookies & Tracking Technologies

10.1 Cookies

BN Reports uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, security, and user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

10.2 Types of Cookies

We may use:

  • Essential Cookies
  • Authentication Cookies
  • Security Cookies
  • Preference Cookies
  • Performance Cookies
  • Analytics Cookies
  • Session Cookies
  • Persistent Cookies

10.3 Purposes

Cookies may be used to:

  • authenticate users;
  • maintain login sessions;
  • remember preferences;
  • improve website performance;
  • analyze usage;
  • prevent fraud;
  • enhance security; and
  • improve functionality.

10.4 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow users to:

  • delete cookies;
  • block cookies;
  • receive cookie notifications; or
  • manage cookie preferences.

Disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.

Article 11Analytics

11.1 Analytics Services

BN Reports may use analytics tools to better understand how the Services are used.

Analytics information may include:

  • pages visited;
  • session duration;
  • browser type;
  • feature usage;
  • operating system;
  • referral sources;
  • device information; and
  • general geographic region.

11.2 Purpose

Analytics help BN Reports:

  • improve products;
  • identify software issues;
  • understand feature adoption;
  • improve usability;
  • enhance security; and
  • develop future functionality.

11.3 Aggregated Reporting

Analytics are frequently aggregated or de-identified before being used for reporting, business intelligence, and product planning.

Article 12How We Share Information

BN Reports does not sell Personal Information. We may disclose Personal Information only as described below.

12.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party providers that assist with:

  • cloud hosting;
  • payment processing;
  • customer support;
  • email delivery;
  • analytics;
  • AI services;
  • data storage;
  • communications;
  • security; and
  • software infrastructure.

12.2 Legal Requirements

BN Reports may disclose information where required by:

  • Applicable Law;
  • court order;
  • subpoena;
  • search warrant;
  • governmental authority;
  • regulatory investigation; or
  • other legally binding process.

Where legally permitted, we will use commercially reasonable efforts to notify the affected Customer before disclosure.

12.3 Business Transactions

If BN Reports undergoes a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar transaction, Customer information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable legal obligations.

12.4 Protection of Rights

We may disclose information where reasonably necessary to:

  • enforce agreements;
  • investigate fraud;
  • protect BN Reports;
  • protect Customers;
  • protect third parties;
  • protect property; or
  • respond to security incidents.

Article 13International Data Transfers

Customer Data may be stored or processed in Canada, the United States, or other jurisdictions where BN Reports or its service providers operate. By using the Services, Customers acknowledge that Personal Information may be transferred across provincial, state, or international borders where permitted by Applicable Law. BN Reports takes commercially reasonable measures to ensure transferred information remains appropriately protected.

Article 14Data Security

BN Reports maintains commercially reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards designed to protect Personal Information. These safeguards may include:

  • encryption in transit;
  • encryption at rest where appropriate;
  • access controls;
  • authentication;
  • monitoring;
  • vulnerability management;
  • audit logging;
  • backup systems;
  • disaster recovery procedures; and
  • employee confidentiality obligations.

Although BN Reports takes reasonable measures to protect Personal Information, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Article 15Data Retention

BN Reports retains Personal Information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • provide the Services;
  • maintain Customer Accounts;
  • comply with legal obligations;
  • resolve disputes;
  • enforce agreements;
  • maintain security;
  • preserve backups;
  • satisfy regulatory requirements; and
  • fulfill legitimate business purposes.

Following expiration of applicable retention periods, Personal Information may be securely deleted, anonymized, or de-identified in accordance with our Data Retention Policy.

Article 16Your Privacy Rights

Subject to Applicable Law, individuals may have the right to:

  • request access to Personal Information;
  • request correction of inaccurate information;
  • request deletion of certain Personal Information;
  • withdraw consent where processing is based upon consent;
  • object to certain processing activities;
  • request restrictions on processing;
  • request data portability where applicable; and
  • submit complaints to the appropriate privacy regulator.

BN Reports may request reasonable verification of identity before responding to privacy requests. Certain requests may be limited where BN Reports is legally required or permitted to retain information, including for fraud prevention, contractual obligations, legal claims, or regulatory compliance.

Article 17Canadian Privacy Rights

17.1 Canadian Privacy Laws

BN Reports is committed to complying with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including:

  • the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA);
  • applicable provincial private-sector privacy legislation;
  • applicable provincial consumer protection laws; and
  • other privacy laws governing the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of Personal

Information.

17.2 Right of Access

Subject to Applicable Law, individuals may request confirmation of whether BN Reports processes their Personal Information and may request access to such information. BN Reports may verify identity before responding.

17.3 Correction

Individuals may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete Personal Information. Where appropriate, BN Reports will update records within a reasonable period.

17.4 Withdrawal of Consent

Where processing is based upon consent, individuals may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. Withdrawal of consent may limit access to certain Services.

17.5 Complaints

Individuals who believe BN Reports has improperly handled Personal Information may contact BN Reports directly. Where required by Applicable Law, individuals may also submit complaints to the appropriate Canadian privacy regulator.

Article 18United States Privacy Rights

18.1 Applicability

Residents of certain U.S. states may possess additional privacy rights under applicable state privacy legislation. Rights available depend upon the individual's state of residence and Applicable Law.

18.2 Available Rights

Where applicable, individuals may have the right to:

  • know what Personal Information is collected;
  • access Personal Information;
  • correct inaccurate Personal Information;
  • request deletion of Personal Information;
  • obtain a copy of Personal Information in a portable format;
  • opt out of certain targeted advertising activities where applicable; and
  • appeal certain privacy decisions.

18.3 Verification

BN Reports may require reasonable verification before processing privacy requests.

18.4 Non-Discrimination

BN Reports will not unlawfully discriminate against individuals for exercising applicable privacy rights.

Article 19Children's Privacy

BN Reports is intended for business users and is not directed toward children. BN Reports does not knowingly collect Personal Information from individuals under the age required by Applicable Law to provide valid consent without appropriate authorization. If BN Reports becomes aware that Personal Information has been collected from a child in violation of Applicable Law, BN Reports will use commercially reasonable efforts to delete such information. Parents or guardians believing their child has provided Personal Information may contact BN Reports using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy.

Article 20Third-Party Websites & Services

The Services may contain links to third-party websites, software, integrations, or applications. BN Reports does not control the privacy practices of third parties. Customers are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they choose to use. BN Reports is not responsible for the privacy, security, or content of third-party websites or services.

Article 21Marketing Communications

21.1 Marketing Emails

Where permitted by Applicable Law, BN Reports may send:

  • newsletters;
  • product announcements;
  • educational content;
  • feature updates;
  • event invitations;
  • promotional offers; and
  • software release notifications.

21.2 Unsubscribe

Recipients may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by:

  • selecting the unsubscribe link included within marketing emails;
  • updating communication preferences within their Account; or
  • contacting BN Reports directly.

Operational emails relating to billing, security, legal notices, account administration, or Service availability may continue even if marketing communications are declined.

Article 22Data Breach Notifications

If BN Reports becomes aware of a confirmed Security Incident affecting Personal Information, BN Reports will investigate the incident and take commercially reasonable steps to:

  • contain the incident;
  • reduce ongoing harm;
  • restore affected systems where practicable;
  • comply with Applicable Law; and
  • provide notifications where legally required.

Notification of a Security Incident does not constitute an admission of fault or liability.

Article 23Changes to This Privacy Policy

BN Reports may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • legal changes;
  • regulatory requirements;
  • technological developments;
  • security improvements;
  • product enhancements;
  • changes to business operations; or
  • other legitimate business needs.

Material changes may be communicated through:

  • email;
  • in-application notifications;
  • website notices;
  • customer dashboards; or
  • other commercially reasonable methods.

Continued use of the Services following the effective date of an updated Privacy Policy constitutes acknowledgment of the revised Privacy Policy where permitted by Applicable Law.

Article 24Contact Information

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or requests concerning Personal Information may be directed to BN Reports using the contact information published on the BN Reports website. Where BN Reports appoints a Privacy Officer or Data Protection Contact, the applicable contact information will be made available through the website.

Article 25Language

The parties acknowledge that they have expressly requested that this Privacy Policy and all related documents be drafted in the English language. Les parties reconnaissent avoir expressément demandé que la présente politique de confidentialité ainsi que tous les documents qui s'y rattachent soient rédigés en langue anglaise.

Article 26Final Provisions

26.1 Effective Date

This Privacy Policy becomes effective on the Effective Date stated above.

26.2 Relationship to Other Agreements

This Privacy Policy forms part of the contractual relationship between BN Reports and its Customers. In the event of a conflict between this Privacy Policy and the BN Reports Master Subscription Agreement regarding contractual obligations, the Master Subscription Agreement shall govern unless Applicable Law requires otherwise.

26.3 Severability

If any provision of this Privacy Policy is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

26.4 Reservation of Rights

BN Reports reserves all rights not expressly limited by this Privacy Policy.

26.5 Entire Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy constitutes the complete Privacy Policy of BN Reports and supersedes all prior versions relating to the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of Personal Information.

26.6 Questions

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be submitted through the official BN Reports support channels. End of Privacy Policy Suggested Additions for Maximum Legal Protection For a commercial SaaS platform like BN Reports serving customers in Canada and the U.S., I also recommend including the following appendices or standalone documents:

  • Appendix A: List of subprocessors (cloud hosting, payment processors, AI providers,

analytics providers, email providers, etc.), maintained and updated as vendors change.

  • Appendix B: Technical and Organizational Security Measures (TOMs), describing

encryption, access controls, backups, logging, vulnerability management, and incident response.

  • Appendix C: Data Retention Schedule, outlining retention periods for accounts, reports,

logs, support tickets, billing records, backups, and deleted data.

  • Appendix D: Privacy Request Procedure, explaining how individuals can submit access,

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