Privacy Policy – Mean Bean Coffee

Effective Date: 01/01/2026

Mean Bean Coffee (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with us online or in person.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

Contact details: name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address
Order information: products purchased, order history, payment status
Payment details: processed securely by third-party payment providers (we do not store full card details)
Website usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies
Communications: emails, messages, or enquiries you send to us

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process and fulfil orders
Communicate with you about purchases or enquiries
Improve our products, services, and website
Send marketing emails (only if you opt in)
Comply with legal and tax obligations
Prevent fraud and ensure security

3. Marketing Communications

If you opt in, we may send you updates, offers, or news from Mean Bean Coffee.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails or contacting us directly.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information with trusted third parties only when necessary, such as:

Payment processors
Shipping and courier services
Website hosting and analytics providers
Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to protect your data and use it only for the agreed purpose.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

Improve site functionality
Analyse traffic and usage
Remember user preferences

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
Your information is stored securely and only retained for as long as necessary for business or legal purposes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location (including under GDPR), you may have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for marketing
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.