TheBeanGeek

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01.12.2024

Softygon s.r.o. (“we,” “us,” or “Softygon”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use TheBeanGeek.

1. Data We Collect

We collect the following data when you access TheBeanGeek:

  1. Unique User Identifier: Assigned during user registration via Clerk.
  2. Analytics Data: Data regarding your use of TheBeanGeek is collected through PostHog, such as interactions with the platform, usage frequency, and search behavior.
  3. Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your payment details.

In addition to other data collected, we use cookies as follows:

  1. Necessary Cookies: Used by Clerk for essential user authentication and session management. These cookies are required for the platform to function.
  2. Analytical Cookies: Used by PostHog to collect usage analytics. These cookies are optional, and users can opt out.

We do not collect personally identifiable information such as your email or name unless explicitly shared through third-party services.

2. How We Use Your Data

We process your data for the following purposes:

  1. To provide and maintain access to TheBeanGeek.
  2. To monitor platform usage, improve performance, and enhance user experience (via PostHog tracking).
  3. To manage subscriptions and payments (via Stripe).

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  1. Performance of Contract: To provide the subscription service you purchased.
  2. Legitimate Interest: To improve our platform and track user analytics.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. We only share data with:

  1. PostHog (analytics and tracking)
  2. Clerk (user management and authentication)
  3. Stripe (payment processing)

We share cookie-related data with:

  1. Clerk: For necessary cookies related to user management and authentication.
  2. PostHog: For analytical cookies, which are optional and can be disabled.

These third-party services process data on our behalf and comply with GDPR.

5. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  1. Access your data and request a copy.
  2. Correct inaccuracies in your data.
  3. Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and operational requirements).
  4. Object to the processing of your data.
  5. Opt out of non-essential analytical cookies (PostHog).

To exercise these rights, contact us at: coffee @ thebeangeek.com.

7. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page, and your continued use of TheBeanGeek constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: Softygon s.r.o. Radarová 10, 821 02 Bratislava, Slovakia Email: coffee @ thebeangeek.com.