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Information We Collect
At BrewMap, we collect information to provide you with personalized café discovery, course completion tracking, and an exceptional user experience. We collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: Your name, email address, and password when you create an account
- Usage Data: Courses completed, quiz scores, café searches, ratings, and reviews you submit
- Device Information: Device model, operating system version, and device identifiers
- Location Data: We only collect location data when you explicitly use our café discovery feature and grant permission. This allows us to show cafés near you
- Preferences: Your theme preferences, notification settings, and language preferences
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Provide and Improve the Service: To operate BrewMap, deliver Academy courses, and enhance café listings
- Personalize Recommendations: To suggest cafés and courses based on your interests and history
- Send Updates: To send you information about new courses, café updates, and product improvements. You can opt out of marketing emails anytime
- Academy Progress Tracking: To track your course enrollment, quiz completion, and overall learning progress
- Analytics and Insights: To understand how users interact with BrewMap and identify opportunities for improvement
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We only share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We share information with hosting providers, analytics partners, and map services necessary to operate BrewMap
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit permission for purposes you authorize
Data Storage & Security
Your data security is important to us. We implement industry-standard encryption protocols to protect your personal information. All user data is stored in secure data centers located in the United States. We conduct regular security audits to ensure our systems remain protected against unauthorized access.
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following 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 that we update or correct inaccurate information
- Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable, machine-readable format
- Right to Opt Out: You can opt out of marketing communications and personalized recommendations
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for processing at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact privacy@brewmap.coffee.
Cookies & Tracking
BrewMap uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
- Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to track usage patterns and page views, helping us understand how you use BrewMap
- No Third-Party Advertising Cookies: We do not use cookies for third-party advertising
Third-Party Services
BrewMap uses the following third-party services:
- Apple TestFlight: For beta testing and app distribution
- Analytics Providers: For understanding user behavior and improving the app
- Map Services: For displaying café locations and directions
These third parties have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them to understand how they handle your data.
Children's Privacy
BrewMap is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete such information and terminate the child's account. BrewMap complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
If you believe a child under 13 has created an account, please contact privacy@brewmap.coffee.
International Users
If you are located in the European Union or other regions with data protection regulations, please note:
- GDPR Compliance: BrewMap complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the EU
- Data Transfer Mechanisms: We use appropriate safeguards for transferring data outside your region of residence
- Local Rights: You retain all rights granted under local data protection laws
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes through the BrewMap app or via email. Your continued use of BrewMap after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@brewmap.coffee
- Support Email: support@brewmap.coffee
- Company: Flowtel AI
- Mailing Address: [Your mailing address]