Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 23, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Spro ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our coffee tracking platform. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

By using Spro, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

Account Information: Email address, password (encrypted), username
Profile Data: First name, profile preferences, user type (consumer, roaster, admin)
Contact Information: Email for account recovery and important updates

Coffee & Usage Data

Coffee Reviews: Ratings, review text, and tasting notes you submit
Coffee Lists: Your want list, drank list, and favorites
Brew Journals: Brewing recipes, equipment used, and brew attempts
Search & Browse History: Coffee searches and pages visited
Coffee Submissions: New coffee releases you submit to our database

Automatically Collected Information

Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
Usage Analytics: Page views, feature usage, session duration (via PostHog)
IP Address: For security and analytics purposes
Cookies: For authentication and user preferences

How We Use Your Information

Provide and maintain the Spro platform functionality
Authenticate your account and maintain security
Store and sync your coffee data across devices
Generate personalized coffee recommendations
Improve our services and develop new features
Send important updates about your account or our services
Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

Data Storage and Security

Security Measures

Data stored securely with industry-standard encryption
Passwords are encrypted and never stored in plain text
HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls and authentication requirements

Data Location

Your data is stored on secure servers, which may be located in different countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Limited Data Sharing

We may share data with:

Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and users
Public Data: Coffee reviews and ratings you choose to make public
Aggregated Data: Anonymous, aggregated statistics that cannot identify you

Your Privacy Rights

You Have the Right To:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your account and data
Export your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to data processing

How to Exercise Your Rights:

Account settings in the app
Profile management page
Contact us directly
Data export tools (coming soon)

Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active
You may delete your account at any time through app settings
Some data may be retained for legal or security purposes
Anonymous, aggregated data may be retained indefinitely
Deleted accounts are permanently removed within 30 days

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes through the app, email, or by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of Spro after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

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

Email:

gabe@spro.so

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

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