Privacy & Terms

Introduction

Career.Coffee ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Professional information (job title, work history, certifications)
• Profile photo and portfolio items
• Location information
• Communication preferences

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• Device and browser information
• IP address and general location
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Connect you with job opportunities and professionals
• Send you relevant notifications and updates
• Improve our platform and user experience
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Other users: Your public profile information is visible to other Career.Coffee users
• Employers: When you apply for jobs, your application information is shared with the employer
• Service providers: Third parties who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Export your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@career.coffee.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze usage, and personalize content. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Career.Coffee, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

Description of Service

Career.Coffee is a professional networking platform designed for the specialty coffee industry. We provide:

• Professional profiles for coffee industry workers
• Job listings and application services
• Company pages for coffee businesses
• Networking and messaging features
• Career resources and AI mentorship tools

User Accounts

Registration

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Be responsible for all activities under your account

Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use Career.Coffee. By using our services, you represent that you meet this requirement.

User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Post spam or unsolicited promotional content
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated tools to scrape or collect data
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the platform

Content

Your Content

You retain ownership of content you post on Career.Coffee. By posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with our services.

Content Standards

All content must be accurate, professional, and relevant to the coffee industry. We reserve the right to remove content that violates these terms or our community guidelines.

Job Listings

Employers posting jobs agree to:

• Post only legitimate job opportunities
• Provide accurate job descriptions and requirements
• Comply with all applicable employment laws
• Not discriminate based on protected characteristics

Career.Coffee does not guarantee employment and is not responsible for hiring decisions made by employers.

Paid Services

Some features require payment. By purchasing paid services, you agree to:

• Pay all applicable fees
• Provide accurate billing information
• Our refund policy as stated at the time of purchase

We may change our pricing with reasonable notice to subscribers.

Intellectual Property

Career.Coffee and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Career.Coffee is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that our services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Career.Coffee shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these terms. You may also delete your account at any time through your account settings.