Privacy Policy & Data Deletion

Privacy Policy

Curiosity Coffee Bar (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make a purchase, create an account, or interact with us in person or online.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing and shipping address
• Payment information (processed securely by our payment provider; we do not store full card numbers)
• Wholesale or business information (if you apply for a wholesale account)
• Profile information (if you create an account)

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages you visit
• Referring/exit pages
• Date/time stamps
• General location (city/state level)

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Improve website performance
• Maintain login sessions
• Save cart information
• Analyze website traffic
• Enable certain features (e.g., embedded maps, checkout)

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but certain features may not function properly.

D. Third-Party Login Information (Optional)

If you sign in using Google or other third-party providers, we receive:
• Your email address
• Your name (if provided by Google)
• A unique ID associated with your provider account

We do not receive your password.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:
• Process and fulfill orders
• Create and manage user accounts
• Provide customer support
• Send updates, receipts, and transaction-related emails
• Improve our website and user experience
• Personalize content or products
• Send marketing communications (only if you opt-in)
• Verify wholesale applicants
• Manage events, workshops, and ticketing
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers for business purposes, such as:
• Payment processors (e.g., Square, Clover)
• Shipping carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx)
• Email and newsletter platforms
• Analytics tools
• Website hosting services
• Marketing tools used solely by us

These providers only have access to the information necessary to perform their services.

We may also share information when required by law, such as responding to legal requests or protecting our rights.

4. Wholesale Accounts & Business Profiles

If you apply for or maintain a wholesale account, we may collect additional information to verify your business. This information is used solely for verification, communication, and managing wholesale relationships.

Business profile information may be displayed publicly only if you explicitly submit it for listing (e.g., business directories, events).

5. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:
• HTTPS encryption
• Secure servers
• Limited internal access
• Reputable third-party payment processors
• Regular security updates

However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
• Access your personal information
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account
• Opt out of marketing emails
• Request a copy of stored data
• Restrict or object to certain types of processing

You can adjust these settings by logging into your account or by contacting us directly.

Marketing emails always include an unsubscribe link.

7. Retention of Information

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:
• Provide services
• Fulfill orders
• Maintain your account
• Comply with legal and tax obligations

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent revision.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent revision.

10. Data Deletion

If you delete your account your information will automatically be deleted. You may request your account be completely deleted as well.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
info@curiosityco.shop