Privacy Policy

Website: CoffeeMistakes.com
Last Updated: October 19, 2025

Who We Are

CoffeeMistakes.com is a free resource built by coffee enthusiasts to help people avoid expensive equipment mistakes. This site is operated independently and is not affiliated with Amazon or any coffee equipment manufacturer.

What Information We Collect

Quiz Answers (Temporary Only)

When you take our quiz, your answers are stored temporarily in your browser's memory only
This data never leaves your device
We do not save, store, or track your quiz responses on our servers
All quiz data is automatically deleted when you close your browser or navigate away

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we may collect basic analytics:

Page views: Which pages you visit
Device type: Mobile, desktop, tablet
General location: City/country level only (not precise location)
No personal information: We do NOT collect names, emails, addresses, or any identifying information

How We Use Information

We use basic analytics data (if enabled) only to:

Understand which pages are most helpful
Improve the quiz experience
See which equipment recommendations are most popular

            We NEVER:
            Sell your data
Share your data with third parties (except Amazon via affiliate links)
Require email signup
Track you across other websites
Store personal information

        

Amazon Affiliate Program

            Important Disclosure:

            As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

What This Means

When you click our Amazon links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission (typically 1-10%)
This costs you nothing extra - Amazon prices are identical whether you use our link or not
Commissions help cover site hosting costs and keep this resource completely free and ad-free
We only recommend equipment categories that genuinely address your quiz results

What Amazon Collects

When you click an Amazon link from our site:

You are redirected to Amazon.com
Amazon may track your browsing and purchases on their site using cookies
Amazon's Privacy Policy applies to all your activity on Amazon.com
We do NOT receive any personal information about your purchases (only that a purchase was made)

Learn more: Amazon Privacy Notice

Donations (PayPal)

If you choose to support this site via PayPal donation:

PayPal processes your payment securely on their platform
We receive only your donation amount and the email associated with your PayPal account
We do NOT store credit card or banking information
All transactions are governed by PayPal's Privacy Policy
Donations are voluntary and never required to use this site

Google Analytics (If Enabled)

We may use Google Analytics to understand site traffic. Google collects:

How often users visit our site
Which pages are most popular
General geographic location (city/country)
Device and browser information

You can opt out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

Your Rights & Choices

You Have Complete Control

No account required: Use this site 100% anonymously
No email collection: We never ask for your email
No tracking: We don't follow you around the web
Delete quiz data: Simply close your browser or refresh the page
Block cookies: Configure your browser to refuse cookies

Contact Us

Questions or concerns about privacy?
Email: elmasryshadi@gmail.com

Data Security

We take security seriously:

✅ HTTPS encryption on all pages
✅ No user database - we don't store personal data
✅ No login system - nothing to hack
✅ Minimal data collection - only what's necessary

Children's Privacy

This site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

International Users

This site is operated from the United States. If you're accessing from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using this site, you consent to this transfer.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to request deletion of personal information
Right to opt-out of data sales

We do not collect or sell personal information.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA):

We do not collect personal data through the quiz
Amazon affiliate links may transfer data to Amazon.com (a U.S. company)
You can use this site without accepting non-essential cookies
You have the right to access, correct, or delete any data we hold (though we hold none)

Cookie Policy

Cookies We May Use

Analytics cookies (Google Analytics - if enabled): To understand site usage patterns
No advertising cookies
No tracking cookies
No social media cookies

How to Control Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to:

View and delete cookies
Block all cookies
Set preferences for specific websites

Note: Blocking cookies may affect some site functionality, though our quiz works without cookies.

Affiliate Link Disclosure (Full Transparency)

How Our Affiliate Links Work

You click an Amazon link from our quiz results page
Amazon sets a tracking cookie in your browser (expires in 24 hours)
If you purchase anything on Amazon within 24 hours, we may earn a 1-10% commission
You pay the exact same price whether you use our link or not

What We Recommend

We only recommend equipment categories (not specific products) to stay unbiased
Our quiz is designed to prevent you from wasting money, not to maximize our commissions
Recommendations are based on r/Coffee community consensus and real user experiences

Our Commitment

            We will never recommend equipment we wouldn't use ourselves
We prioritize helping you avoid mistakes over earning commissions
All advice is honest and based on community wisdom, not affiliate earnings
We clearly disclose affiliate relationships on every page

        

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do:

We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top
Significant changes will be noted prominently on the homepage
Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, data handling, or affiliate practices:

Email: elmasryshadi@gmail.com
Response time: Typically within 2-3 business days

Summary (TL;DR)

The Bottom Line:

✅ We don't collect your quiz answers (stored in browser only)
✅ We don't require email or account signup
✅ We don't sell or share your data
✅ We earn small Amazon commissions (clearly disclosed)
✅ We use minimal analytics to improve the site
✅ You can use this site 100% anonymously
✅ This is a free resource to help you avoid expensive coffee mistakes

This Privacy Policy was last updated on October 19, 2025

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