Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-05-03

1. About this Privacy Policy

Coffee Brew Ratio Timer ("the Site," "we," "us") operates the website at coffee-brew-ratio-timer.hub2.day. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit or use our quick-reference tool for coffee-to-water ratios and steep times. We are committed to transparency and respect for your privacy.

2. Information the Tool Processes in Your Browser

The core ratio and timer calculations run entirely inside your web browser. Any brew method selections, ratio adjustments, or timer inputs you make are processed locally on your device. We do not collect, transmit, or store the specific brew parameters you enter on our servers.

3. Information You Voluntarily Provide

If you contact us at [email protected], we receive your email address and any content you include in your message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and do not add it to marketing lists or share it with unrelated third parties.

4. Server Logs and Security

Like most websites, our hosting infrastructure automatically records standard technical logs when pages are requested. These logs may include your IP address, browser type, referring page, and timestamp. We use these logs in aggregate for security monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring the Site remains available. Logs are retained for a limited period and are not used to build individual user profiles.

5. Cookies and Local Storage

The Site may use a small amount of local storage in your browser to remember your display preferences (such as light/dark mode or last-used brew method) so the tool feels responsive on return visits. This data stays on your device and is not sent to our servers. We do not use our own tracking cookies for analytics or profiling.

6. Google AdSense and Advertising

We display advertisements through Google AdSense, which uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites. Google and its partners may collect data about your browsing to show personalized or non-personalized ads.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this Site and other sites on the Internet. You can review Google's Privacy Policy and opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.

7. GDPR, EEA, and UK Consent

If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we rely on a consent management platform provided through Google's AdSense integration to request your consent before personalized ads or associated cookies are deployed. You may withdraw or modify your consent choices at any time by using the privacy options link made available on the Site. The lawful bases we rely on include consent for advertising-related cookies and legitimate interests for essential site operation and security.

8. CCPA / CPRA Privacy Choices

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion of your personal information, and to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information as defined under California law. Because we do not collect personal information directly and rely on Google's consent tools for advertising, you can exercise your opt-out choices through the cookie consent interface on the Site or via Google's industry opt-out mechanisms. To submit a verified request regarding any personal information we may hold (such as an email from a support inquiry), please contact us at [email protected] with the subject line "California Privacy Request." We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

9. Service Providers

We engage a limited number of third-party services to operate the Site, including a web hosting provider and Google AdSense for advertising. These providers are contractually obligated to process data only on our instructions and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. We do not sell your personal information to data brokers.

10. Data Retention

Server logs are retained for a maximum of 30 days for security and operational purposes. Email correspondence is retained only as long as needed to resolve your inquiry and for reasonable internal record-keeping. Browser local storage data remains on your device until you clear it through your browser settings.

11. Children's Privacy

The Site is a general-audience coffee reference tool not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

12. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we process, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and restricted access to server infrastructure. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.

13. Links to Third-Party Sites

The Site may contain links to external resources, such as coffee equipment manufacturers or brewing guides. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

14. International Data Transfers

The Site is hosted and operated from servers that may be located in countries outside your own. By using the Site, you acknowledge that any information processed through server logs or email may be transferred to and stored in jurisdictions that may have different data protection standards. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards apply where required by law.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when revisions were made. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please email [email protected]. We will respond as promptly as possible.