PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: April 05, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

Sequla LP (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our The Coffee Diary mobile application (“App”). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use our App.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Personal Information
  • Account Information: Email address, name, password (encrypted), profile information, account preferences
  • User Content: Coffee entries, reviews, ratings, photos, tasting notes, and other content you submit
  • Communication Data: Messages, feedback, support requests, and survey responses
  • Transaction Information: Purchase history, subscription details, payment method information (note: full payment details are processed by our payment providers)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
  • Device Information: Device type, model, manufacturer, operating system version, unique device identifiers, browser type and version, network information
  • Usage Data: App opens, feature interaction, time spent, navigation patterns, error logs, performance data
  • Location Information: With your permission, precise or approximate location to show nearby coffee shops, personalize recommendations, and provide location-based features
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, pixel tags, local storage, and similar technologies to collect information and personalize your experience

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

  • Create and maintain your account and provide our services
  • Personalize your experience with customized content and recommendations
  • Process and fulfill transactions, subscriptions, and purchases
  • Send transactional messages about your account or app activity
  • Respond to your comments and questions and provide customer service
  • Develop new features, products, and services
  • Understand how users interact with our App through analytics
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
  • Protect the rights and property of Sequla LP and others
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Send you marketing communications (with your consent where required by law)
  • For other purposes with your consent

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (FOR EEA USERS)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we collect and process your personal data based on:

  • Contractual necessity: To provide you with the App and its features
  • Legitimate interests: To improve our App and business operations
  • Consent: For certain data processing activities where we ask for your permission
  • Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Account information is kept until you delete your account or request deletion. User content is retained until you delete it or request account deletion.When determining retention periods, we consider:

  • Legal requirements
  • Statute of limitations for legal claims
  • Our accounting, tax, and legal obligations
  • Whether retention is advisable in light of our legal position

6. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION

We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate our App, including cloud storage providers, database providers, email service providers, analytics services, marketing partners, and customer support services.
  • Business Partners: Coffee brands, shops, and promotional partners (only with your explicit consent).
  • Corporate Affiliates: Subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliates of Sequla LP.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by applicable law, legal process, or government request.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a corporate transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
  • With Your Consent: In other circumstances where we specifically tell you and get your consent.

Our service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we comply with applicable data protection laws when transferring your personal information outside these regions, including using Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

8. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive information in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Regular backups
  • Incident response plans

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your information
  • Portability: Receive your information in a structured, commonly used format
  • Objection: Object to our processing of your information
  • Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the “Contact Us” section.Additionally, you can:

  • Update account information through your profile settings
  • Opt out of marketing communications using the “unsubscribe” link
  • Adjust location, notification, and other permissions in your device settings

10. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our App and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the App to function
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how you use our App
  • Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and track campaign performance

11. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Our App may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, services, or apps not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.Examples of third-party services we may use include:

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Social media platforms (if you choose to share content)
  • Payment processors (for subscription management)

12. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our App is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.

13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page, and if changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice (including, for certain services, email notification). The “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy indicates when it was last revised.

14. REGION-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

14.1 European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area:

  • Our data protection officer can be contacted at [DPO Email]
  • You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
  • We will not retain your personal data longer than necessary for the purposes set out in this policy
14.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident:

  • You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
  • You can request deletion of your personal information
  • You can opt-out of the sale of your personal information
  • You will not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
  • We do not sell personal information of minors under 16 years of age
  • California residents can request a list of third parties with whom we share personal information
14.3 Canadian Users

We comply with Canadian data protection laws including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

14.4 Other Regions

We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws in all regions where we operate.

15. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at  please contact us at info@zucafe.ca Address: 1690 Watertower Place Ste 100 #110 East Lansing, MI 48823 USA. Attn: Privacy Policy. For data subject requests, please specify the nature of your request in your email.