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The Daily Barista Lab (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates thedailybaristalab.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly. If you contact us through our Contact page or subscribe to updates, we collect your name and email address.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
Information from third-party services. We use the following third-party services, which may collect information independently under their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics – to understand how visitors use the Site.
- Google AdSense – to serve advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
- Amazon Associates – when you click an Amazon affiliate link, Amazon may set cookies to track the referral for commission purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Understand and analyze how visitors use the Site
- Serve relevant advertising through Google AdSense
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Track affiliate link performance through the Amazon Associates program
3. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies for analytics, advertising, and affiliate tracking purposes. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the Site may not function properly without them. See our Cookie Policy for details.
4. Google AdSense & Advertising
This Site uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service. Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your visits to this Site and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Third-party vendors, including Google, may show ads on this Site based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
5. Amazon Associates Disclosure
The Daily Barista Lab is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details.
6. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (this does not affect processing already carried out)
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details on our Contact page.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via our Contact page.