Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 8, 2025

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.

Contact Us

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

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.