PrivacyPolicy

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information: Name, email address, username, and encrypted password
• Profile information: Location, coffee preferences, brewing equipment, and taste preferences
• Brewing data: Recipes, brewing notes, ratings, photos, and brewing session details
• Community interactions: Posts, comments, likes, follows, and shared content
• Communication data: Messages sent through our platform and support communications
• Usage analytics: How you interact with our platform to improve user experience

We only collect information that directly enhances your coffee journey and community experience.

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide core services: Enable brew logging, analytics, and community features
• Personalize experience: Offer tailored recommendations and content based on your preferences
• Facilitate connections: Help you discover and connect with like-minded coffee enthusiasts
• Send communications: Share product updates, brewing tips, and community highlights (with your consent)
• Improve our platform: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
• Ensure security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and technical issues
• Provide support: Respond to your questions and resolve any platform issues

Your data helps us create a better experience for the entire coffee community.

We respect your privacy and never sell your personal data. We only share information in these specific circumstances:

• With your explicit consent: When you choose to share brewing data or connect with other users
• Public community content: Posts, comments, and reviews you choose to make public
• Service providers: Trusted partners who help operate our platform (under strict data protection agreements)
• Legal obligations: When required by law or to protect our users' safety and rights
• Business transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger or acquisition (with continued privacy protection)

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
• Access controls: Strict authentication and authorization for all system access
• Regular audits: Ongoing security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Data minimization: We only collect and retain data that's necessary for our services
• Incident response: Comprehensive plans for addressing any security concerns
• Employee training: Regular privacy and security training for all team members

You have complete control over your data and privacy:

• Access your data: View and download all your personal information at any time
• Correct information: Update or fix any inaccurate personal details
• Delete your data: Request complete removal of your account and associated data
• Control communications: Opt out of any marketing emails while keeping account notifications
• Data portability: Export your brewing data in standard formats
• Object to processing: Limit how we use your information for analytics or recommendations
• Manage privacy settings: Control what information is public vs. private

Access these controls anytime through your account settings or by contacting our support team.

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic platform functionality and security
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices for a personalized experience
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform (anonymized)
• Marketing cookies: Enable relevant content recommendations (with your consent)

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent manager. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit some platform features.