Introduction
coffeeroasters.co.za (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you submit a roastery listing or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
Automatically Collected Information
We may collect standard web analytics data such as your browser type, device, pages visited, and referring URL. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies to help us understand how our site is used.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Display and maintain roastery listings in our directory
- Respond to your enquiries and feedback
- Improve and maintain our website
- Send you updates if you have opted in to our newsletter
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. Roastery information submitted to our directory (business name, location, website, etc.) is displayed publicly as part of the listing. We may share data with third-party services that help us operate the site, such as our database provider (Convex), hosting platform (Netlify), email provider (Resend) and analytics provider (Google Tag Manager).
Cookies
We use essential cookies to ensure the site functions correctly. We may also use analytics cookies to understand site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Your Rights
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at bruce@coffeeroasters.co.za.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including secure hosting and encrypted data transfer. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at bruce@coffeeroasters.co.za.