Help & FAQ

All your cannabis data in one place. Partake with knowledge.

🚀 CannaTrack is now in beta on iOS & Android

We're inviting a limited number of testers onto the native App Store and Play Store apps. Drop your email and which store you'd like access on, and we'll send you an invite as soon as a slot opens up.

What is CannaTrack?

CannaTrack helps you track and understand your cannabis usage with real data. It's a single place to record your licensed cannabis products, track intake, remember a feeling or bad reaction, remember where you got that great thing you can't find anymore, and see reports on your patterns and usage.

What can I do with it?

  • Snap a photo of the label — add a product in seconds by photographing the package. No lab report, no typing required
  • Record your stash — log every product you use: strain, dispensary, price, potency
  • Track intake — log sessions by method (flower, vape, edible, etc.) and quantity
  • Remember how you felt — note a great experience or a bad reaction so you don't repeat it
  • Never lose a winner — know exactly where you got it, what batch, and what was in it
  • See your patterns — reports on usage, absorption, terpene preferences, and more
  • Go deeper if you want — optionally link a lab test result (COA) for verified potency and terpene numbers

Is my data private?

Your stash, sessions, and intake logs are yours only — stored on your device and optionally backed up to your personal account. We never sell your data. Lab data (COA results) goes into a shared anonymous cache — no personal information attached — so lookups get faster for everyone over time.

Adding a Product — Two Ways

Most people just want to log what they bought without a research project. CannaTrack is built for that.

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Snap a photo (fastest, recommended)

In the Stash tab, tap "Add Product" and take a photo of the package or label. CannaTrack reads the brand, strain, potency, and other details straight off the packaging — done in seconds.

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Link a lab report (optional, for verified numbers)

If you want lab-verified potency and terpene data, paste a COA (Certificate of Analysis) link instead. This is entirely optional — most products can be added just from the label.

What is a COA? (optional, for the data-curious)

A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a lab report issued by a licensed testing facility. In legal cannabis states, products are required to be tested before they reach shelves — the COA is that test result. It shows potency, terpenes, and safety checks for contaminants like pesticides and heavy metals.

COA formats and requirements vary widely by state and lab — there's no national standard. A COA from a New York lab looks completely different from one in Oregon or California. Not all labs are equally rigorous. The COA tells you what was tested on a specific batch sample, not necessarily every unit on the shelf.

🔬 Do I need one? No — you can track your whole stash with just a photo of the label. A COA is a nice-to-have for people who want independent, third-party verified numbers instead of what's printed on the package. Use it if you're curious; skip it if you're not.

What a COA typically includes

  • THCA % — the raw precursor that converts to THC when heated (smoking, vaping)
  • Total THC % — calculated effective potency after decarboxylation
  • CBD, CBG, CBN — other cannabinoids with their own effects
  • Terpenes — aromatic compounds that shape flavor and effect profile (when included — some labs only test potency)
  • Total Cannabinoids % — combined potency of all active compounds
  • Pass/Fail tests — pesticides, heavy metals, microbials, solvents (not always included)

What a COA doesn't tell you

  • Results are from a sample of a batch — variance between individual units is real
  • Potency can degrade over time with heat, light, or air exposure
  • Lab standards and methodologies differ — the same product can test differently at different labs
  • Terpene testing is optional in some states and often omitted for cost reasons
  • Hemp COAs may be labeled "For R&D Use Only" — a legal disclaimer, not a quality indicator
How to Find Your COA Link

Every legal NY cannabis product has a COA available online. Here's where to look:

1

Check the label or package

Most NY products print a QR code on the label or package. Scan it — it usually goes directly to the COA PDF.

2

Check the brand's website

Search for your product on the brand's site. Most NY brands post COAs in a "Lab Results" or "Transparency" section. Look for your batch or lot number.

3

Search the lab's portal

Labs like Kaycha Labs run searchable portals. If you know your lab sample ID (printed on the label), you can look it up directly at the lab's website.

4

Copy the PDF link

Once you've found the COA, copy the URL from your browser's address bar and paste it into CannaTrack's COA lookup. Any link that ends in .pdf or opens a lab report will work.

How COA Lookup Works in CannaTrack
1

Paste the COA link

In the Stash tab, tap "Add Product" and paste your COA URL into the lookup field.

2

AI reads the lab report

CannaTrack fetches the PDF and uses AI to extract the lab data — strain, potency, terpenes, and more. This usually takes 5–10 seconds.

3

Review and save

The extracted data is shown for your review. Confirm it looks right and save it to your stash. The result is cached — if someone else looks up the same product, it loads instantly.

4

Your stats update automatically

Potency and terpene data from the COA flows into your stats — absorption estimates, terpene profile, and more become accurate to the actual product you used.

Frequently Asked Questions
Can I track hemp products?

Yes — hemp is fully supported. When adding a product to your stash, toggle it as a Hemp product. This marks it as hemp-derived, changes "Dispensary" to "Retailer" (since hemp ships online and is sold at smoke shops, not just dispensaries), and shows a hemp badge on your stash.

COA lookup works identically for hemp — paste any lab report link and CannaTrack reads the potency and cannabinoid data. Oregon-style "Potency Results" reports from labs like Pinnacle Analytics are fully supported.

THCA hemp (high-THCA flower with ≤0.3% delta-9 THC) tracks exactly like licensed cannabis — same COA format, same intake logging, same absorption estimates. CBD-dominant hemp (tinctures, gummies, topicals) can be tracked for dose and timing even without THC absorption estimates.

Hemp products are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill and available in all 50 states. You don't need to be in a legal cannabis state to use CannaTrack for hemp.

Where can I use CannaTrack?

CannaTrack is a fitness and wellness app. We don't facilitate transactions — we help you track data. Anyone can use CannaTrack regardless of where they live.

App store distribution may be limited to states where cannabis is legal, but the web app at habitrak.io works everywhere. CannaTrack also fully supports hemp products, which are federally legal in all 50 states.

CannaTrack can even be used to track cravings and abstinence — if you only use check-ins, no stash required.

I don't use cannabis — can I use CannaTrack?

Yes. Simply skip the stash and use the check-in features to track how you feel and what you're doing. If you're reducing or quitting cannabis, you can log cravings, note abstinence streaks, and track your mood over time.

More support for this use case is planned — stay tuned.

Does CannaTrack work outside New York?

The app works anywhere, but our COA database and dispensary data are currently focused on New York. If you're in another legal state, COA lookup will still work as long as you have the PDF link — the AI reads any standard lab report format.

What if my COA link doesn't work?

A few things to check:

• Make sure the link opens a PDF directly in your browser — if it requires a login or redirects to a search page, it won't work.

• Some links expire after a set time (especially from Azure or S3 cloud storage). Try getting a fresh link from the brand's website.

• Links behind a paywall or requiring authentication can't be accessed by the lookup tool.

If you're still stuck, use the Feedback button in the app and include the link — we'll look into it.

How accurate are the THC absorption estimates?

The estimates are based on published research on bioavailability by consumption method — typically 10–35% for inhalation and 4–12% for edibles — but individual metabolism varies significantly based on tolerance, body composition, consumption habits, and the specific product.

Treat them as directional guidance, not exact measurements. They're most useful for comparing your own sessions over time.

What are terpenes and why do they matter?

Terpenes are the aromatic compounds that give cannabis its flavor and smell — the same family of compounds that makes lavender relaxing or citrus energizing. In cannabis, they work alongside cannabinoids to shape the character of the experience.

Common examples: Myrcene (earthy, relaxing), Limonene (citrus, uplifting), Linalool (floral, calm), Beta-Caryophyllene (spicy, anti-inflammatory). When you see a terpene profile in CannaTrack, it comes directly from the COA lab test — not a guess based on strain name.

Will this app incriminate me?

If you're asking this question, you probably already have far more sensitive things logged elsewhere — your messages, your location history, your browser history. CannaTrack isn't doing anything different.

The purpose of this app is to give you data to make better decisions about your own health. That's it.

That said, you are in control. If you're concerned:

• Use the Delete Data option in Settings to wipe your local history at any time.

• Turn off Cloud Storage in Settings — your data stays on your device only and is never uploaded to any server.

When cloud storage is off, CannaTrack works entirely on your phone with no data leaving it. Lab data (COA results) you look up goes into a shared anonymous database — no account, no identity attached.

What does cloud storage do, and do I need it?

Cloud storage syncs your personal data — your stash, sessions, and intake logs — to your account so you can access them on any device and never lose them if you switch phones.

Without cloud storage, everything stays local on your device. Nothing personal is uploaded. You can still look up COAs and use every feature — the only difference is your history lives on your phone only.

COA and strain data is always shared regardless of your setting. When you look up a product's lab results, the extracted data goes into a shared anonymous database that benefits all users — there's no personal information in it, just lab numbers tied to a batch ID.

You can toggle cloud storage in Settings at any time. Turning it off doesn't delete what's already backed up — use Delete Data for that.

Is my data backed up?

When you sign in with cloud storage enabled (the default), your stash, sessions, and intake logs are synced to your secure account and accessible from any device. If you turn off cloud storage or use the app without signing in, data is stored locally on your device only.

How do I add a product without a COA?

That's the default, easiest path — most people never touch a COA. In the Stash tab, tap "Add Product" and either snap a photo of the label (CannaTrack reads the details automatically) or fill in the details manually. Linking a COA is optional and only useful if you want lab-verified potency and terpene numbers.

Is CannaTrack available as a mobile app?

Yes — CannaTrack is currently in beta as a native app on iOS and Android. Beta access is invite-based while we ramp up: request access here with your email and store preference and we'll send a TestFlight (iOS) or Play Store internal testing (Android) invite.

In the meantime, CannaTrack also works as a web app that installs directly to your phone — no app store required. On iPhone, open habitrak.io in Safari, tap the Share button, and choose "Add to Home Screen." On Android, tap the menu and choose "Add to Home Screen" or "Install App." It runs full-screen like a native app.

How do I get into the app beta?

Fill out the beta request form at the top of this page with your email and whether you'd like iOS, Android, or either. We're inviting testers in batches — you'll get an email with a TestFlight or Play Store link once a spot opens up.

What labs are supported for COA lookup?

Any lab that produces a standard PDF COA is supported. We've successfully parsed reports from Kaycha Labs, ACT Laboratories, DRS Testing, KCA Labs, and others operating in the New York market. As more users add products, the shared database grows to cover more labs and products automatically.

How do I delete my account and data?

Use the Feedback button in the app's settings tab and request account deletion. We'll remove your account and all associated data within 30 days. Anonymized COA data that was contributed to the shared database is not deleted, as it contains no personal information.

Contact

Have a question not answered here, a COA that didn't parse correctly, or feedback about the app? We'd love to hear from you.

Use the 💬 Feedback button in the app's Settings tab, or email us at info@habitrak.io.

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