Effective Date: May 31, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Bean Thusiast (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website beanthusiast.com (the “Site”), which focuses on coffee reviews, brewing guides, and related content. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the information we collect.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us via email. This may include your name and email address.
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information via cookies and similar tracking technologies. This data includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. This helps us understand how visitors use our Site.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
- Respond to your comments, questions, and emails.
- Send you administrative communications and newsletters (you can opt-out anytime).
- Monitor and analyze trends and usage of the Site.
- Protect against unauthorized access and ensure site security.
Sharing of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable data for analytical purposes.
We use third-party service providers to help operate the Site, such as hosting companies, email delivery services, and analytics providers (like Google Analytics). These parties have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect it.
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of ourselves or others.
Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some parts of our Site may not function properly without cookies. We use cookies for functionality, analytics, and, if applicable, advertising purposes.
Affiliate Links and External Sites
Our Site contains affiliate links for coffee products and equipment. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This Privacy Policy does not cover the data collection practices of these third-party merchants; we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, such as the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at admin@beanthusiast.com.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date at the top.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: admin@beanthusiast.com.