Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 8, 2026
The short version
Sugarcane 8 doesn't require an account, doesn't sell your data, and doesn't run ads. The camera and location are used only on your device to scan vehicles and find nearby yards. We don't know who you are.
Who we are
Sugarcane 8 ("we", "us", the "app") is a tool for salvage-yard pickers and parts resellers. You scan a vehicle's year/make/model sticker or VIN, and the app shows live eBay pricing, sold comps, local yard prices, and a profit calculator. This policy explains what data the app touches and why.
What we collect
Camera
When you scan a sticker or VIN, the camera reads the text on the label on your device to identify the vehicle. Photos and camera frames are processed live and are not stored, uploaded, or shared.
Location
If you grant location access, we use your approximate location only while the app is open to find the closest salvage yards (e.g. Pull-A-Part, U-Pull-&-Pay) and show local part prices. Your location is not saved to our servers or tied to your identity. You can deny or revoke this anytime in iOS Settings — the app still works, you just enter vehicles manually.
Vehicles & settings
Vehicles you save to your Garage and your app preferences are stored locally on your device. They are not uploaded to us.
Sticker scan activity
When a printed Sugarcane 8 sticker QR code is scanned, the scan event (the sticker's code, time, and general request info) may be logged so the sticker owner can see scan counts on their dashboard. This is tied to the sticker, not to you personally — we don't collect your name, email, or account.
Diagnostics
We may collect basic, anonymous usage and crash information to keep the app stable. This never includes the contents of your scans.
Third-party services
To show pricing, the app sends vehicle and part search terms (like "2019 Ford F-150 headlight") to:
- eBay — to fetch live listings, sold prices, and comps. See eBay's privacy notice.
- Apple Maps / location services — to find nearby yards.
These requests contain vehicle and part info, not personal identifiers. We don't sell or share your data with advertisers or data brokers.
Data retention
Device data (garage, settings) stays until you delete the app or clear it in the app. Anonymous sticker-scan logs are kept only as long as needed to power scan dashboards. We don't keep camera or location data on our servers.
Your choices
- Revoke camera or location access anytime in iOS Settings → Sugarcane 8.
- Delete saved vehicles in the app's Garage.
- Delete the app to remove all local data.
Children
Sugarcane 8 is intended for adults working with auto parts and resale. It is not directed at children under 13, and we don't knowingly collect data from them.
Changes
If we update this policy, we'll revise the date above and post the new version on this page.
Contact
Questions about your privacy? Email support@sugarcane8.app.