Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how DIY Coffee Recipes (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your information when you visit diycoffeerecipes.com (the “Site”) and use any related services (the “Services”).

By using the Site, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1) Who We Are & Contact

2) What We Collect

Information you provide

  • Contact forms: name, email, message.
  • Comments: name, email, comment text, timestamp, IP for anti-spam.
  • Newsletter sign-up: email and optional name.
  • Giveaways/surveys (if used): contact details and responses.
  • User uploads (if allowed): text and images (EXIF data may include location).

Information collected automatically

  • Usage data: IP address, approximate location, device/browser type, pages viewed, referring/exit pages, timestamps.
  • Cookies & similar tech: to remember preferences, run analytics, measure ads/affiliates, secure the Site.
  • Logs & security: activity logs, error logs, and anti-spam signals.

Information from partners (if enabled)

  • Analytics providers (e.g., [Google Analytics]).
  • Email service (e.g., [MailerLite/Mailchimp]).
  • Ad/affiliate networks (e.g., [Google AdSense, Amazon Associates]) may receive event data to attribute clicks or views.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.

3) Why We Use Your Information (Purposes)

  • Provide and operate the Site and Services.
  • Respond to messages and support requests.
  • Send newsletters or updates (with your consent; you can unsubscribe anytime).
  • Moderate comments and prevent spam, fraud, and abuse.
  • Analyze performance and improve content and user experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
  • Measure affiliate links and advertising performance (if enabled).

Legal bases (EEA/UK)

We rely on: consent (e.g., newsletter, non-essential cookies), legitimate interests (site security, basic analytics, comment moderation, improvement), contract (when we provide requested Services), and legal obligation.

4) Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and local storage to:

  • remember preferences,
  • run analytics,
  • secure the Site,
  • measure ads/affiliate performance (if used).

You can manage cookies via our cookie banner and your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect Site features.

Examples (not exhaustive):

  • Essential: security, load balancing.
  • Analytics: page views, time on page (e.g., Google Analytics with IP masking, if configured).
  • Advertising/Affiliates: to attribute clicks and purchases (e.g., Amazon Associates).

5) How We Share Information

We share information with:

  • Service providers/processors: hosting, email delivery, analytics, anti-spam, ad/affiliate networks. They process data under instructions and safeguards.
  • Legal & safety: if required by law or to protect rights, safety, or security.
  • Business changes: in a merger, sale, or transfer, your data may be part of the assets.

We do not sell personal information. If ad tech or analytics is treated as “share” under certain laws (e.g., CPRA), see Section 9 for opt-out options.

6) Data Retention

We keep data only as long as needed for the purposes above:

  • Contact messages: up to 24 months after last contact.
  • Comments: kept while published; you can request deletion.
  • Newsletter: until you unsubscribe; limited backups may persist for up to 90 days.
  • Analytics: stored per provider settings (e.g., [set 14–26 months]).
  • Logs/Security: typically 90–365 days.

We may keep data longer to meet legal, accounting, or security requirements.

7) Your Rights

EEA/UK (GDPR/UK GDPR)

You may request: access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection (including to profiling/legitimate interests), and data portability. You may withdraw consent at any time (this won’t affect prior processing).
You can also complain to your local data authority.

Brazil (LGPD)

You may request: confirmation of processing, access, correction, anonymization/blocking/deletion, portability, information about sharing, and withdraw consent.

California (CPRA/CCPA)

You have the right to know, delete, correct, and limit use of sensitive information (we do not knowingly process sensitive data). You also have the right to opt out of “sale” or “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising (see below). We will not discriminate for exercising your rights.

How to exercise rights (all regions):
Email contact@diycoffeerecipes.com with your request. We may ask for information to verify your identity and region.

8) “Do Not Sell or Share” (California); Global Privacy Control

We do not sell personal information. Some analytics/ads cookies could be considered “sharing” under California law.
To opt out:

  • Use our cookie banner to disable advertising/analytics cookies, and/or
  • Email contact@diycoffeerecipes.com with “Do Not Sell or Share” in the subject.
    We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where feasible by treating them as an opt-out of “sharing.”

9) International Transfers

We may process data outside your country. Where required (e.g., transfers from the EEA/UK), we use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses and provider certifications. Contact us for details.

10) Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information (HTTPS, access controls, limited retention). No method is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and be careful with what you post.

11) Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA/UK without guardian consent). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child provided data, contact us to delete it.

12) User-Generated Content & Public Areas

Comments and any user content you publish are public. Avoid sharing personal data in posts. Uploaded images may contain EXIF/location data; remove it before uploading.

13) Third-Party Links

We may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their policies before providing any data.

14) Affiliates, Sponsorships & Ads

We may use affiliate links and sponsorships. Clicking an affiliate link places a cookie so the merchant can attribute a purchase. This does not change your price. We disclose sponsorships and affiliates where required.

15) Automated Decisions / Profiling

We do not use automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects. Basic analytics or ad personalization (if enabled) may create profiles for content relevance; you can opt out via the cookie banner.

16) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will change the “Last updated” date at the top. Significant changes may be highlighted on the Site. Your continued use means you accept the updated Policy.

17) How to Contact Us

DIY Coffee Recipes
Email: contact@diycoffeerecipes.com