Privacy Policy

Last Updated:

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

English:

  1. Privacy Policy (English)

  2. 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

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