Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use our website, you may provide us with certain information:

• Coffee Roaster Submissions: When you submit information about coffee roasters, including business details, contact information, and descriptions
• Contact Information: When you contact us via email or forms, including your name and email address
• Feedback: Any feedback, suggestions, or comments you provide about our service

Information We Collect Automatically

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
• Device Information: Information about your device, browser type, operating system, and IP address
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Maintain Our Directory: To review, verify, and add coffee roaster information to our database
• Improve Our Service: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website functionality
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Prevent Fraud: To detect and prevent fraudulent or harmful activity

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

Public Directory Information

Information about coffee roasters submitted to our directory becomes publicly available on our website, including:

• Business name and description
• Location and contact information
• Operating hours and other business details

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, including:

• Web hosting and analytics providers
• Email service providers
• Security and fraud prevention services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Security Measures Include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Monitoring for suspicious activity

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytics data.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including coffee roaster websites and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction

You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.

Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes.

Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time.

Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during international transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.