Privacy Policy

Last Updated:

Last Updated: April 03, 2026
Effective Date: April 03, 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

English:

  1. Privacy Policy (English)

  2. Terms of Service (English)

  3. Quick Privacy Summary (English)

PRIVACY POLICY (ENGLISH)

1. WHO WE ARE

Data Controller:
Andy Jamerson
Email: andy@betterbrews.app
Website: www.betterbrews.app

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use the BetterBrews mobile application.

We comply with:

  • GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679)

  • Spanish LOPDGDD (Organic Law 3/2018)

  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Account Information

  • Email address

  • Username

  • Password (encrypted)

  • Display name (optional)

  • Profile photo (optional)

  • Personal tagline (optional)

2.2 Profile Preferences

  • Coffee preferences

  • Location (optional)

  • Gear setup (optional)

  • Account privacy settings

2.3 Coffee Journal Data

  • Coffee ratings

  • Tasting notes

  • Brew photos

  • Coffee history

2.4 Technical Information

  • Device identifiers

  • IP address

  • Usage analytics (PostHog)

  • Error logs

2.5 Camera & Photos (Optional)

Used only when you choose to:

  • Take photos

  • Scan coffee bags

  • Upload profile images

We never access this without permission.

2.6 Cookies and Local Storage

Used to:

  • Keep you logged in

  • Store preferences

  • Cache data

Analytics via PostHog can be disabled by emailing: andy@betterbrews.app

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

3.1 Service Delivery

  • Manage accounts

  • Display content

  • Enable social features

  • Sync data

3.2 With Consent

  • AI scanning (OpenAI, temporary processing only)

  • Push notifications

3.3 Improvements

  • Analyze usage

  • Fix bugs

  • Build features

  • Prevent abuse

3.4 Automated Processing

Used for recommendations only. No legal or significant effects.

4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

Service Providers

  • Supabase – database & auth

  • OpenAI – AI scanning (no storage)

  • PostHog – EU analytics

Public Information

Visible to others:

  • Username

  • Profile info

  • Reviews & ratings

Profiles can be set to private.

No Data Selling

We never sell your data.

5. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Data may be processed in the US with:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses

  • Additional safeguards

6. DATA RETENTION

  • Account data: while active

  • Public content: indefinite

  • Session data: 90 days

  • AI images: not stored

After deletion:

  • Personal data removed within 30 days

  • Public content anonymized

7. YOUR RIGHTS

You can:

  • Access

  • Correct

  • Delete

  • Restrict

  • Export

  • Object

How to Request

In app or via: andy@betterbrews.app
Response time: up to 30 days

Complaints

Spanish AEPD: www.aepd.es

8. DATA SECURITY

We use:

  • Encryption (HTTPS/TLS)

  • Secure password hashing

  • Access control

  • Backups

No system is 100% secure.

9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Not intended for users under 14.
Parental consent required if under 14.

10. CHANGES

We may update this policy. Continued use = acceptance.

11. CONTACT

Email: andy@betterbrews.app
Website: www.betterbrews.app

TERMS OF SERVICE (ENGLISH)

Effective Date: January 15, 2026

1. ACCEPTANCE

Using the app means you agree to these terms.

2. SERVICE DESCRIPTION

BetterBrews allows users to:

  • Track coffee

  • Share reviews

  • Discover new coffees

  • Connect with others

3. ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum age: 14

  • Accurate information required

  • You are responsible for your account

4. USER CONDUCT

You agree NOT to:

  • Post illegal or harmful content

  • Harass others

  • Spam or scrape data

  • Upload malicious code

Be respectful and authentic.

5. USER CONTENT

You own your content but grant us a license to display it.
We may remove violating content.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

We own:

  • App design

  • Branding

  • Code

7. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Includes Supabase and OpenAI integrations.

8. DISCLAIMERS

Service is provided “as is.”
No guarantees of uptime or accuracy.

9. LIABILITY

We are not liable for indirect damages.
Liability limited to amount paid (if any).

10. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to cover claims resulting from your use.

11. TERMINATION

We may suspend accounts for violations.
You may delete anytime.

12. GOVERNING LAW

Spain & EU law apply.
EU dispute platform available.

13. CHANGES

Terms may be updated. Continued use = acceptance.

14. SEVERABILITY

Invalid clauses do not affect the rest.

15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This + Privacy Policy = full agreement.

16. CONTACT

andy@betterbrews.app

QUICK PRIVACY SUMMARY

We collect:

  • Account info

  • Coffee data

  • Technical data

We use it to:

  • Run the app

  • Sync data

  • Improve features

We share with:

  • Supabase

  • OpenAI (only when used)

  • PostHog

  • Other users (public content)

Your rights:

  • Access, delete, export

Contact: andy@betterbrews.app

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