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Privacy Policy

How we protect and use your data. Last updated: May 2, 2026

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Introduction

At Coffie Kafe ("we," "us," "our," or "Company"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our cafe discovery, rating, and reservation platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and mobile applications.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service. By accessing Coffie Kafe, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

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Information We Collect

We collect information in various ways, including directly from you, automatically through our systems, and from third parties.

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Name, email, phone number, location
  • Profile Data: Photo, preferences, dietary restrictions, cafe favorites
  • Reviews & Ratings: Your cafe reviews, photos, and ratings
  • Reservation Details: Party size, reservation time, special requests
  • Payment Information: Processed securely through third-party providers
  • Communications: Messages, feedback, and support inquiries

Information Collected Automatically

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, search queries
  • Location Data: With your permission, precise or approximate location
  • Analytics: Interaction patterns and platform performance metrics
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How We Use Your Information

We use your information for various purposes to improve and maintain our Service:

Service Delivery

Process reservations, send confirmation emails, manage your account

Personalization

Recommend cafes based on your preferences, history, and location

Communication

Send updates, newsletters, and respond to your inquiries

Analytics & Improvement

Analyze user behavior to improve platform features and user experience

Security & Fraud Prevention

Detect and prevent fraud, protect against abuse, ensure platform safety

Legal Compliance

Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

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How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Cafe Partners

When you make a reservation, we share your name, contact info, and reservation details with the relevant cafe to process your booking.

Service Providers

We share data with trusted service providers who assist with payment processing, hosting, analytics, email delivery, and customer support.

Aggregate & Anonymous Data

We may publish anonymized, aggregated statistics about cafe ratings, trends, and user behavior for research and marketing purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

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Data Retention

We retain your personal information as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Retention periods vary:

  • Account Information: Retained while your account is active, or longer if required by law
  • Reservation History: Kept for 2 years for record-keeping and dispute resolution
  • Reviews: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
  • Marketing Data: Kept until you unsubscribe from our emails

You can request deletion of your account and data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.

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Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
  • Encrypted storage of sensitive data at rest
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Incident response procedures

While we strive to protect your data, no security system is completely impenetrable. We encourage you to use strong passwords and not share your account credentials.

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Your Privacy Rights

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

Right to Access

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

Right to Correction

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

Right to Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten)

Right to Object

You can object to certain processing of your personal data

Right to Data Portability

You can request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in this Privacy Policy. We will respond to requests within 30 days.

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Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

Types of Cookies

  • Essential: Required for login and security
  • Functional: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analytical: Google Analytics to understand user behavior
  • Marketing: Track conversions and improve advertising

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

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Children's Privacy

Coffie Kafe is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete such information and terminate the child's account.

If you believe a child has created an account on our platform, please contact us immediately at privacy@coffieka.com.

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Third-Party Links

Coffie Kafe may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Service. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

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GDPR & International Privacy Laws

If you are a resident of the European Union or other jurisdictions with data protection regulations, additional rights apply:

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent (for marketing emails and optional features)
  • Contract (to provide our Service)
  • Legal obligation (tax, fraud prevention)
  • Legitimate interests (platform improvement, security)

You have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.

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Contact Us

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

Coffie Kafe Privacy Team

We will respond to privacy requests within 30 days of receipt.

Last Updated: May 2, 2026. We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We encourage you to review it regularly for changes. Significant changes will be notified via email or prominent website notice.