COOKIE POLICY

BREWTIFI APPLICATION

Last Updated: [September 20, 2025]

  1. NAME OF THE DATA CONTROLLER
    1. The BREWTIFI mobile application (the "Application" or "App") is the property of BREWTIFI TECH S.R.L., a limited liability company having its registered headquarters in 1 Pipera Boolevard, Hyperion Towers Building, Office 3, 7th Floor, Voluntari, Ilfov County, Romania, registered with the Trade Registry under no. J2025056317005, Sole Identification Number 52233491 (hereinafter "BREWTIFI", "Company", "we", "us", or "our").
    2. This Cookie Policy applies to the website brewtifi.com (“Website”) and to the Application operated by BREWTIFI. Any personal data collected by us via cookies is processed in accordance with this Cookie Policy and with our Privacy Notice, which is available here.
    3. We only use Cookies in compliance with the legal provisions in force and with utmost care for your privacy. For any questions about this Cookie Policy or on how we use cookies, please contact us at: hello@brewtifi.com.
  1. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
    1. A Cookie is a small text file made up of letters and numbers that will be stored on the user’s computer, mobile terminal, or other device from which the user accesses a web page. The Cookie is installed by a request made by a web server to a browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari), and it is completely “passive” (i.e., it does not contain software, viruses, or spyware, and it cannot access information from the user’s hard drives).
    2. Cookies are a central point of efficient Internet operation, helping generate a friendly browsing experience that is adapted to the preferences and interests of every user. If Cookies are deactivated, this may render certain website functionalities impossible to use.
    3. In addition, when you use our Application, we may rely on similar technologies that function in a comparable way to Cookies. These may include:
      1. local or secure storage (used to keep login tokens, app preferences, or security settings directly on your device);
      2. mobile identifiers such as Apple’s Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) or Google’s Advertising ID, used for analytics and personalized advertising (with your consent);
      3. software development kits (SDKs) provided by third parties (e.g., for analytics, advertising or social media integration).
    4. These technologies help us ensure the proper functioning of our mobile application, improve performance, and provide you with content and services tailored to your interests.
    5. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, we refer to cookies and similar technologies collectively as “Cookies”.
  1. DO COOKIES CONTAIN PERSONAL DATA?
    1. To the extent that Cookies collect information that can identify you, such as online identifiers (e.g. cookie IDs, IP addresses, MAC addresses), this information is considered personal data under the GDPR. The data that are collected by some Cookies are encrypted in a way that renders impossible the access of unauthorized persons to them.
  1. WHAT ARE COOKIES USED FOR?
    1. Our Website and Application use Cookies and similar technologies in order to improve the navigation experience. To this end, such technologies make possible the recognition of your device, the storage of your preferences, and the presentation of content in a relevant manner, adapted to your interests.
    2. Please note that, if the Cookies or similar technologies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the Website or Application are blocked, this may render the service impossible to use.
    3. You can delete Cookies by accessing the corresponding settings in your web browser, and you can manage or reset similar technologies (such as mobile identifiers or app permissions) directly from your device settings. In such cases, your data will no longer be processed until your next access of our Website or Application.
  1. WHAT COOKIES DO WE USE
    1. In addition to classifying Cookies and similar technologies by their purpose (strictly necessary, performance and analytics, advertising and tracking), they can also be classified by their lifespan and their origin.

      • Session Cookies / Temporary Technologies: These are temporary files or identifiers that remain on your device only until the session ends, you log out, or you close your browser / Application.
      • Persistent Cookies / Persistent Technologies: These remain on your device for a pre-defined period (e.g., an advertising identifier or stored preference) or until you manually delete them.
      • First-party Cookies / Technologies: These are placed directly by our Website or Application (for example, local storage to keep you logged in or remember your app settings).
      • Third-party Cookies / Technologies: These are provided by a domain or third party other than the one you are visiting (e.g., analytics or advertising partners via SDKs or APIs integrated in our mobile app).
    2. A visit to our Website or use of our Application can place the following types of Cookies and similar technologies on your terminal:
      1. Strictly Necessary Cookies and Similar Technologies
    3. These Cookies and similar technologies are essential for our Website and Application to operate under optimal conditions, by supporting basic functions such as secure login, page or screen navigation, and access to protected areas of the service. Without these technologies, our Website or Application may not function properly.
    4. Because they are strictly necessary, you will not be able to restrict their use.

      5. Name

      Supplier

      Purpose

      Retention Policy

      Third Party Policy

      Firebase ID Token

      STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES

      User authentication/session token

      Expires automatically (1 hour)

      Firebase Auth

      User identity

      Until account deletion

      Firestore `users` doc

      User profile

      While account is active (deleted on account deletion)

      Firestore `user history` collection

      User`s past scans &timestamps

      While account is active (deleted on account deletion)

      Firestore `bookmarks` & `coffee ratings`

      User`s bookmarks and ratings of coffees

      While account is active (deleted on account deletion)

      Google Cloud Storage

      User - uploaded images/assets

      While account is active (deleted on account deletion)

      1. Performance and Analytics Cookies and Similar Technologies
    5. These Cookies and similar technologies are necessary for us to understand how users interact with our Website and Application. They collect and report information, generally in an anonymous form, in order to prepare aggregate statistics that help us understand how users engage with the services we offer. This allows us to continuously improve the structure, content, and functionality of both our Website and Application.
    6. Concretely, Performance and Analytics Cookies and similar technologies are used for measurement, improvement, and analytics features (e.g., confirming traffic levels on our Website or Application, analyzing the type of content viewed, or understanding how a user navigates through our services). Based on these tools, we generate exclusively aggregate or anonymous reports concerning the use of our Website and Application.

      7. Name

      Supplier

      Purpose

      Retention Policy

      Third Party Policy

      Firestore `scan logs`

      Usage logs for analytics

      Internal use only (retained until manually purged)

      1. Advertising and Tracking Cookies and Similar Technologies
    7. These Cookies and similar technologies may be placed on your device directly by us or by our third-party service providers acting on our behalf. They may remember that you visited our Website or used our Application, your activity within our services, and the interests you expressed.
    8. We use such technologies to deliver content and advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. Furthermore, they are used to deliver targeted advertising, to limit the number of times you see an advertisement, and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, both within our Website and Application, as well as on third-party platforms.

      9. Name

      Supplier

      Purpose

      Retention Policy

      Third Party Policy

       

      PERSONALIZED ADVERTISING & CONTENT, ADVERTISING AND CONTENT MEASUREMENT, AUDIENCE RESEARCH AND SERVICES DEVELOPMENT

      Personalized on the profile of the user, personalized advertising and content, reports can be generated on your activity and those of others

      According to Privacy Policy terms

      		 
  1. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
    1. The legal basis for placing and processing any personal data from Strictly Necessary Cookies and similar technologies is our legitimate interest, under Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, in ensuring the proper functioning of our Website.
    2. The legal basis for placing and processing any personal data from Performance and Analytics Cookies and similar technologies, as well as from Advertising and Tracking Cookies and similar technologies, is your explicit consent, under Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR, which you provide through our Cookie banner. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
  1. COOKIE MANAGEMENT AND DELETION
    1. In addition to managing your preferences through our Privacy Preference Center, you can restrict, block, or remove Cookies via your web browser settings. Generally, the web browser used to access web pages implicitly allows Cookies to be saved on the device. These settings can be changed so that the automated management of Cookies is blocked by the browser or the user is informed each time Cookies are sent to their device. Detailed information on managing Cookies can be found in the settings area of the web browser, and they vary depending on the type of browser used.
    2. When using our Application, similar technologies (such as local storage, mobile identifiers) can be managed directly from your device settings. For example, you may reset or limit advertising identifiers, change app permissions (e.g., location access), or uninstall the app to remove stored data. The exact steps depend on your device operating system (iOS or Android).
    3. For the most popular browsers, please find here more details:

      • For Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
      • For Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027947/microsoft-edge-delete-cookies
      • For Safari: https://help.apple.com/safari/mac/8.0/#/sfri11471
      • For Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
      • For Opera: https://www.opera.com/ro/case-studies/clean-browser-and-remove-trackers
    4. Please note that any limitation of Cookie use may affect certain web page functionalities. Furthermore, deactivating Advertising and Tracking Cookies would not prevent you from further receiving advertisements. However, such advertisements may not be relevant to your particular interests.
    5. For more information on Cookies and how you can activate/deactivate them, you can access the following websites (available only in English) https://www.aboutcookies.org/ and http://www.youronlinechoices.com/, or you can check out the Help section from your web browser. Please note that the list of Cookies provided on these websites will include all Cookies placed on your terminal, not only those found on our Website.