Privacy Policy
This policy explains how BeanMetric handles personal data, analytics signals, and cookie preferences in line with GDPR principles of lawfulness, transparency, data minimisation, and storage limitation.
BeanMetric is an informational and utility site focused on coffee measurement tools. The service is designed to operate with minimal personal data. Where data is processed, it is limited to what is needed for site security, performance monitoring, and consent management.
1. Data we may process
When you use the site, we may process technical information such as browser type, device category, language setting, approximate region, pages viewed, and consent preferences. If a contact form is made available on the site in the future, the information you choose to provide through that form may also be processed for the purpose of responding to your request.
- Basic analytics events related to page performance and usage patterns
- Cookie consent status stored in your browser
- Security logs used to detect abuse, malicious traffic, or service disruption
- Voluntary information submitted through any on-site contact form
2. Legal basis for processing
We rely on legitimate interests for security logging, fraud prevention, and technical maintenance. Where cookies or analytics require consent under applicable law, processing takes place only after consent has been given. If a future contact form is used, processing may also rely on consent or on steps taken at your request before entering a service relationship.
3. Cookies and similar technologies
The site uses a cookie banner to remember whether you accepted cookies. Additional cookies may be used for analytics or service stability depending on the configuration of the live deployment. You may change browser settings to block or delete cookies, but some site functions may then work less smoothly.
4. Data retention
Technical logs are retained only for the period needed to review performance, maintain security, and investigate service issues. Consent records are retained for as long as needed to demonstrate compliance or until they are replaced by updated preferences. If a contact form is used, the submitted message is retained only for the period necessary to address the request and maintain basic records.
5. Sharing and processors
Data may be processed by infrastructure, hosting, analytics, or content delivery providers acting on documented instructions. We do not sell personal data. Data is shared only where necessary to run the service, meet legal obligations, or protect the site from abuse.
6. International transfers
If hosting, analytics, or security services process data outside your jurisdiction, appropriate safeguards such as contractual commitments and provider compliance mechanisms should be used where required by law.
7. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, or data portability. You may also have the right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. To exercise privacy rights, use the contact form on this page or on the live website where available.
8. Children’s privacy
The service is intended for a professional audience interested in coffee operations and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly design the site to collect data from children.
9. Policy updates
This policy may be updated to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The most recent version should always be published on this page with the effective wording updated in the live environment as needed.