Privacy Policy for Coffee Brew Master and Tea Brew Master
Last Updated: March 18, 2025
Welcome to Coffee Brew Master and Tea Brew Master, mobile applications developed by [Your Name/Your Company Name] ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use our apps, which require an active internet connection to function. Your data is handled with care, and we outline your rights regarding it below.
By using Coffee Brew Master or Tea Brew Master (collectively, "the Apps"), you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Apps.
1. Information We Collect
The Apps require an internet connection to operate and do not function offline. We do not directly collect personal information from users, but third-party services (e.g., Firebase, Google Mobile Ads) integrated into the Apps may collect certain data on our behalf when you’re online. The information collected includes:
1.1 Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Firebase services (e.g., Google Analytics for Firebase) may collect device-specific details such as your device model, operating system version, IP address, and device identifiers (e.g., Android Advertising ID) when the Apps are in use.
- Usage Data: Firebase gathers data on how you interact with the Apps, including screens visited, time spent on each screen, and in-app events (e.g., clicking a coffee or tea card or viewing a brew guide).
- Ad-Related Data: Google Mobile Ads collects data to serve personalized ads, such as your Advertising ID, IP address, and ad interactions (e.g., clicks or impressions). This helps measure ad performance.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Firebase and Google Mobile Ads may use cookies or device identifiers to recognize your device and enhance your experience.
1.2 Information You Provide
- Search Queries: When you use the search feature (e.g., searching for a coffee or tea), these queries are processed within the app and logged by Firebase as part of usage analytics while you’re online. We do not store this data directly.
- Third-Party Links: Clicking links like "Support me with tea?" or "Buy me a coffee?" (leading to buymeacoffee.com) or "Review / Hire me" (opening an email client) may result in data collection by those third-party services, governed by their privacy policies. We do not access this data.
1.3 No Offline Functionality
The Apps require an active internet connection to operate. If no connection is detected, the Apps will display an error message and close. We do not collect or store any data when the Apps are offline.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use data collected via third-party services to support the Apps’ functionality, which relies on an internet connection, for these purposes:
- App Functionality: To deliver core features like coffee and tea cards and brew guides, all of which require online access.
- Analytics: To analyze user interactions, improve performance, and enhance the Apps’ experience using Google Analytics for Firebase (e.g., identifying popular coffees or teas).
- Advertising: To display ads via Google Mobile Ads, including personalized ads based on your interests (if enabled), with performance data optimizing ad placement.
- Technical Support: To diagnose and resolve issues (e.g., crashes) using Firebase Crashlytics when enabled.
- Legal Compliance: To meet legal obligations, such as data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your data. However, information may be shared with third parties to enable the Apps’ online functionality:
3.1 Third-Party Service Providers
- Firebase (Google): Firebase services, including Google Analytics, collect usage and analytics data. This may be shared with Google to improve its services. See How Google uses data for details.
- Google Mobile Ads: Ad-related data (e.g., Advertising ID, IP address) is collected to serve ads and may be shared with Google’s ad partners. You can opt out of personalized ads (see Section 5).
3.2 Third-Party Links
- Links like "Support me with tea?" or "Buy me a coffee?" direct you to buymeacoffee.com, which may collect data (e.g., payment details) if you donate. We do not access this.
- The "Review / Hire me" link opens an email to mdzhasancz@gmail.com. We do not collect data from this interaction.
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose data if legally required (e.g., by court order) or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
4. Data Storage and Security
- Storage: Data collected by Firebase and Google Mobile Ads is stored on Google’s secure servers. We do not maintain our own user data servers.
- Retention: Firebase retains analytics data for up to 14 months by default (configurable), while ad data follows Google’s retention policies.
- Security: Google employs industry-standard encryption and security for data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
5. Your Rights and Choices
5.1 Opt-Out of Personalized Ads
You can disable personalized ads in your device settings:
- On Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization.
- On iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking, disable tracking for the Apps.
- Reset your Advertising ID in device settings if desired.
5.2 Firebase Analytics
Firebase analytics cannot be opted out of while using the Apps. Uninstalling the Apps stops further data collection.
5.3 Data Access and Deletion
We do not directly collect or store personal data, so we hold no data for you to access or delete. However:
- Manage Firebase data via Google’s tools (e.g., My Activity).
- Request ad data deletion through Google’s privacy settings.
5.4 GDPR and CCPA Rights
For EU (GDPR) or California (CCPA) users, you have rights to access, correct, or delete data, or opt out of sharing. Exercise these via Google’s tools or contact us (Section 7).
6. Children’s Privacy
The Apps are for users 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If such data is collected, we’ll delete it upon discovery. Third-party services comply with laws like COPPA and do not serve personalized ads to users under 13.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in practices or laws, posting the revised version here with an updated "Last Updated" date. Check back periodically.
8. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this policy or our data practices, reach us at:
9. Third-Party Policies
Learn more about third-party data handling: