Kaffein Coffee LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the kaffeincoffee.com website (the "Site"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding cookies and personal data.
This policy applies to all visitors from anywhere in the world, with special attention to residents of the European Union (GDPR) and California (CCPA).
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember information about you, such as your login status, preferences, or browsing history.
First-party cookies: Set directly by our Site to provide functionality and improve your experience.
Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use (Google Analytics, Google Maps, social media platforms) to provide features like maps, analytics, or embedded content.
2. How we use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential functionality: Keeping you logged in, securing forms, and enabling site navigation
Remembering your preferences: Language, display settings, and user choices
Analytics: Understanding how visitors use our Site to improve performance and content
Third-party features: Enabling embedded maps, social media feeds, and external services
3. Types of Cookies we use
We categorize cookies by purpose and necessity:
Strictly Necessary
Essential for the Site to function — security, form processing, and navigation. Examples: WordPress session cookies, CSRF tokens, Elementor functionality cookies. Duration: session or up to 1 year.
Functional
Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience. Examples: WordPress logged-in status, display preferences, language selection. Duration: up to 1 year.
Analytics
Help us understand visitor behavior to improve the Site. Examples: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat) tracking page views, traffic sources, and session duration. Duration: up to 2 years.
Third-Party / Embedded
Set by external services we embed on our Site. Examples: Google Maps, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Square, GoDaddy. Duration: varies by provider, typically 1–2 years.
Important: Strictly necessary cookies are placed automatically without consent. All other cookies require your prior consent through our cookie banner.
4. Cookies Consent & Your Control
We comply with GDPR and other privacy laws by obtaining your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies.
- Consent banner: When you first visit, you’ll see a cookie consent prompt. You can accept all cookies, reject optional ones, or customize your preferences.
- Change anytime: You can update your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie management tool (typically accessible via a link in the footer or header).
- Only necessary without consent: We will never use analytics, marketing, or third-party cookies without your agreement.
- Withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time. We will stop using non-essential cookies immediately, though cookies already set may persist until they expire.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR (EU Residents)
If you are an EU resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data and cookies:
- Right to access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification: Correct or update any inaccurate personal data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, with certain exceptions
- Right to restrict processing: Ask us to limit how we use your data
- Right to object: Object to certain types of data processing
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a portable, machine-readable format
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent to cookies or data processing at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@kaffein.coffee.
6. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- Right to know: Request what personal information we collect, use, and share
- Right to delete: Request deletion of personal information, with exceptions
- Right to opt-out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
- Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights
Important disclosure: Kaffein Coffee does NOT sell or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes. We use third-party services (Google Analytics, Google Maps, etc.) only to provide functionality and improve the Site.
To submit a CCPA request, contact us at hello@kaffein.coffee.
7. How to Control Cookies
Use the cookie consent banner on our Site to accept, reject, or customize your preferences. You can update your choices at any time.
Via Your Browser
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site data
Important Note
Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our Site—some features may not work properly if cookies are blocked. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Site to function.
8. Third-Party Cookies & External Services
We use the following third-party services, which may set their own cookies:
- Google AnalyticsTracks page views, user behavior, traffic sources, and session duration. Cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat.
Google Privacy Policy - Google MapsPowers our “Find Us” page with embedded maps. Sets cookies for functionality and tracking.
Google Privacy Policy - SquareManages our loyalty program (external link). Sets cookies for session management.
Square Privacy Policy - Meta (Facebook & Instagram)Embedded feeds or social plugins on our Site. Sets cookies for analytics and ad targeting.
Meta Privacy Policy - TikTokEmbedded content or social plugin. Sets cookies for analytics and tracking.
TikTok Privacy Policy - GoDaddy (Hosting Provider)Hosts our Site on managed WordPress. May set cookies for server functionality and security.
GoDaddy Privacy Policy - Elementor (Page Builder)Powers our website layout and functionality. May set functional or user preference cookies.
Elementor Privacy Policy available through your hosting provider or Elementor’s website - WordPress (CMS)Core content management system. Sets cookies for logged-in status and security.
WordPress Privacy Policy available at wordpress.org
We recommend reviewing each third-party service’s privacy policy to understand how they use cookies and data.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy rights, please contact us:
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
