Last updated: 4 January 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Max Havelaar Coffee Co (“we”, “us”, or “our”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe, transparent, and responsible manner.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website http://maxhavelaar.coffee/, complete our quizzes, subscribe to our mailing list, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
Information that may identify you directly or indirectly, including:
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Name
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Email address
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Country or region
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Coffee preferences, brewing methods, and taste profiles (collected via quizzes or forms)
b. Usage & Technical Information
Collected automatically when you access our website, including:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device type
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Pages visited and interaction data
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Referring URLs
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve our content, products, and user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Deliver quiz results and personalised coffee recommendations
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Communicate with you via email if you opt in (e.g. newsletters, product updates, educational content)
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Improve our website, services, and offerings
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Analyse demand trends and customer preferences
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell your personal data.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Where applicable (including users in the EU, UK, and similar jurisdictions), we process personal data based on:
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Consent – when you submit forms, quizzes, or subscribe to communications
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Legitimate interests – to improve our services and understand user behaviour
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Legal obligations – where required by law
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Analyse website traffic and performance
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Improve site functionality and user experience
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Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Where required, we provide cookie consent controls.
6. Third-Party Services
We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers, including but not limited to:
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Website analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
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Email marketing platforms
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Quiz, form, or customer engagement tools
These third parties are authorised to process personal data only on our behalf and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
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Request deletion of your personal data
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Object to or restrict certain processing activities
You can exercise your rights by contacting us using the details below.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. Where this occurs, we take appropriate steps to ensure your data is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Max Havelaar Coffee Co
Website: http://maxhavelaar.coffee/
Email: admin@maxhavelaar.coffee