Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15 March 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how CoffeeMap ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website at yoursite.com. We are committed to compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.

1. Data Controller

CoffeeMap is the data controller for personal data collected through this website. For any data-related enquiries, use the contact form on this page.

2. Data We Collect

We collect minimal data necessary to operate and improve the site:

• Usage data: Pages visited, browser type, operating system, and referring URL collected via analytics software. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
• Cookies: A single first-party cookie ("ck") stores your cookie consent preference in your browser's localStorage. No tracking cookies are set without consent.
• Tool inputs: Values entered into our calculators (brew ratios, doses, temperatures) are processed locally in your browser. No calculation data is transmitted to our servers.

3. How We Use Data

Usage data is used exclusively to:

• Understand which pages and tools are most useful
• Identify technical errors and performance issues
• Measure aggregate traffic for capacity planning

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or any commercial purpose beyond operating and improving CoffeeMap.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process usage data on the basis of our legitimate interest in maintaining and improving a functional website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). Cookie consent is obtained under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage.

5. Data Retention

Aggregated analytics data is retained for 24 months and then deleted. No personally identifiable data is retained beyond the active browser session.

6. Third-Party Services

CoffeeMap uses the following third-party services:

• Google Fonts: Font files are loaded from Google's servers. Google may collect IP address data in accordance with their own privacy policy.
• Unsplash: Blog post images are served from Unsplash's CDN. No personal data is transmitted to Unsplash through your use of this site.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject in the EEA or UK, you have the following rights:

• Right of access — request a copy of data we hold about you
• Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — request deletion of your data
• Right to restriction — request that we limit processing of your data
• Right to data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interest

Because we collect no personally identifiable data beyond standard server logs (which are anonymised), most of these rights are exercised automatically. To submit a formal request, use the contact form on this page.

8. Cookies

We use one functional cookie (stored in localStorage) to record your consent preference. No cookies are set for advertising or cross-site tracking purposes. You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time; this will not affect the functionality of any tool on this site.

9. Data Security

All traffic to CoffeeMap is served over HTTPS. Tool calculations run entirely client-side. We apply standard technical measures to protect our servers and analytics data from unauthorised access.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology or regulation. Material changes will be noted at the top of this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.