Overview
The Coffee Database ("TCDB", "we", "our", or "us") respects the privacy of its users and is committed to protecting personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when users access:
- the TCDB mobile application
- the TCDB website
- TCDB APIs and services
Use of the Service indicates acceptance of this Privacy Policy and the TCDB Terms of Service.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When creating an account, TCDB may collect:
- username
- display name
- email address
- authentication credentials
- account identifier
- optional profile details
If signing in through third-party services such as Apple or Google, TCDB may receive limited information provided by those services.
TCDB does not receive or store third-party passwords.
User Contributions
Users may submit content such as:
- coffee product listings
- reviews and ratings
- flavor notes
- origin information
- images and photos
- barcode or UPC corrections
- comments and social posts
Because TCDB relies on community contributions and crowdsourced information, the accuracy or completeness of submitted content cannot be guaranteed.
Technical and Device Data
TCDB may collect limited technical information including:
- device type
- operating system
- app version
- IP address
- session activity
- crash logs
- performance diagnostics
This information helps maintain platform reliability and security.
Location Information
Certain optional features may request approximate location information, such as discovering nearby coffee shops.
Location access can be disabled at any time through device settings.
Barcode Lookup Data
When scanning barcodes within the TCDB app, the platform may query external product databases.
Only the barcode number and minimal lookup data required for the request are transmitted.
How Information Is Used
Information collected may be used to:
- operate the TCDB platform
- authenticate users
- display community content
- improve product search and discovery
- detect abuse or fraud
- maintain platform stability
- respond to user inquiries
TCDB does not sell personal user data.
Data Sharing
TCDB may use trusted service providers to operate the platform, including:
- hosting infrastructure
- authentication providers
- analytics services
- push notification systems
- content delivery networks
These providers receive only the minimum data necessary to perform their services.
Data Deletion Requests
Users may request deletion of personal data associated with their account by pressing the "Delete Account" button in TCDB app settings or contacting:
TCDB will make reasonable efforts to remove or anonymize personal data in accordance with applicable law.
Children's Privacy
TCDB is not intended for children under the age of 14.
Security
TCDB implements reasonable technical safeguards to protect user information. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
TCDB may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the platform indicates acceptance of updates.