Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Coffee Spots ("we," "our," or "us") is operated by Nexevo Studios, a registered business entity in South Africa. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website coffeespots.co.za (the "Service") in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name and contact information when you submit a business listing
• Email address for communications
• Location data when you use our "Near Me" feature (with your consent)
• Business information for directory listings

2.2 Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain information:

• Browser type and version
• Device information
• IP address and general location
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Search queries and filters used

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing and maintaining our coffee directory service
• Processing and displaying business listings
• Improving user experience and website functionality
• Communicating with business owners about their listings
• Analytics and website optimization
• Displaying relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Business Listings: Information submitted for business listings is displayed publicly on our directory
• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (Supabase, Google Analytics, Google AdSense)
• Legal Requirements: When required by South African law or legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition of assets

5. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Improve website security and functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.

7. Your Rights Under POPIA

As a data subject under POPIA, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information we hold
• Correct or update inaccurate information
• Delete your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Object to or restrict processing of your information
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• File a complaint with the Information Regulator

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by South African law. Business listing information may be retained indefinitely to maintain the integrity of our directory service.

10. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers (such as Supabase and Google) may process data outside of South Africa. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with POPIA requirements.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:

You may also contact the South African Information Regulator at: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/