Privacy Policy for Qahwty

Privacy Policy – [Qahwty]

Last updated: [DATE]

This Privacy Policy explains how [Qahwty] (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application (the “App”), which allows users to discover coffees and coffee shops, and allows coffee shop owners to list and manage their coffees.

By using [Qahwty], you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy.

1. Who we are

• App name: [Qahwty]
  
  

• Description: Coffee discovery and listing platform
  
  

• Developer: [ahmednabegh / nixtzone]
  
  

• Contact email: [ahmednabegh123@gmail.com]
  
  

2. Who uses this app

We provide services for two main types of users:

1. Regular users – people who search for coffees, coffee shops, and related information.
   
   

2. Coffee owners / business accounts – people or businesses who list their coffees and shops so they appear to users.
   
   

This Policy applies to both types of users.

3. Information we collect

We aim to collect only what we need to run the App and improve it.

3.1 Information you provide directly

For regular users:

• Account details (if registration is required):
  
  

  • Name, username, email address, password (hashed)
    
    

• Profile details (optional):
  
  

  • Profile photo, preferences (e.g., favorite coffee types, languages)
    
    

• Your activity:
  
  

  • Favorites, bookmarks, reviews, ratings, comments
    
    

  • Search content (e.g., “latte”, “espresso”, “near me”)
    
    

For coffee owners / business accounts:

• Account details:
  
  

  • Name, business name, email, phone number (optional)
    
    

• Business profile:
  
  

  • Coffee shop name, description, logo, photos, menus, coffee details, pricing
    
    

  • Address, city, country
    
    

  • Opening hours and other public information
    
    

• Verification information (if used):
  
  

  • Documents or details you submit to prove you own the shop (if applicable)
    
    

3.2 Location information

If your app uses location (very common for coffee discovery):

• Approximate or precise location:
  
  

  • From your device’s GPS, Wi-Fi, or network (with your permission)
    
    

  • From your IP address (approximate location)
    
    

We use this to show nearby coffees and coffee shops.
You can usually control location permissions in your device settings.

If your app does not use location, delete this section.

3.3 Information collected automatically

When you use the App, we may automatically collect:

• Device information (device model, operating system, language, app version)
  
  

• Log data (IP address, timestamps, pages/screens viewed, actions taken)
  
  

• Crash and performance data
  
  

• General usage data (how often you use the app, which features you use)
  
  

This information is often collected in an aggregated or anonymized way.

3.4 Third-party services

We may use third-party services to help us operate and improve the App, such as:

• Analytics and crash reporting (e.g., Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics)
  
  

• Maps and location services (e.g., Google Maps / Apple Maps)
  
  

• Authentication (e.g., Google Sign-In / Apple Sign-In / Facebook Login)
  
  

• Payment processors (e.g., App Store, Google Play Billing, [ANY OTHER])
  
  

• Image storage / CDN services
  
  

These third parties may collect information sent by your device as part of their normal operation. Their use of your data is governed by their own privacy policies.

Keep only the services you actually use.

4. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and operate [Qahwty]
  
  

• Show coffee shops and coffees relevant to your location and searches
  
  

• Create and manage user and business accounts
  
  

• Display public business profiles, menus, and coffees to users
  
  

• Save and display your favorites, reviews, and ratings
  
  

• Communicate with you (for example about account updates, changes, or support)
  
  

• Improve the App’s features, recommendations, and performance
  
  

• Monitor and prevent fraud, abuse, or malicious activity
  
  

• Comply with legal obligations
  
  

For coffee owners, data such as shop details, menus, and photos are used to create public listings visible to users.

5. Advertising and marketing (optional)

Only keep this section if you use ads or marketing.

We may:

• Show in-app advertisements, which may be provided by third-party ad networks
  
  

• Use basic information (e.g., device info, general location) for ad targeting according to the ad networks’ policies
  
  

• Send you occasional emails or notifications about updates, new features, or offers (you can usually disable marketing notifications in the app or your device settings)
  
  

Any advertising partners have their own privacy policies and are responsible for how they handle data they receive.

6. Legal bases (for EEA/UK users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, we process your personal data based on:

• Contract – to provide you with the App and its functions
  
  

• Legitimate interests – such as improving the App, maintaining security, and preventing fraud
  
  

• Consent – for certain features (e.g., push notifications, marketing, some types of location or tracking)
  
  

• Legal obligations – when we must process data to comply with law
  
  

7. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with:

• Service providers who help us run the App (analytics, hosting, maps, payments, etc.)
  
  

• Other users, where appropriate:
  
  

  • Public business information (shop name, address, photos, menu, etc.)
    
    

  • User-generated content such as reviews or ratings
    
    

• Authorities or legal entities when required by law or to protect our rights or others’ safety
  
  

• In a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition, where your data may be transferred as part of that transaction, under protections similar to this Policy
  
  

Service providers are required to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.

8. Data retention

We keep your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide and improve the App
  
  

• Maintain your account and your history (e.g., favorites, reviews, business listings)
  
  

• Comply with legal and accounting obligations
  
  

• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
  
  

If you ask us to delete your account, we will deactivate or delete your personal data where possible, but we may keep some information where required by law or for legitimate business purposes (for example, anonymized usage data or records needed to prevent fraud).

9. Your rights and choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
  
  

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  
  

• Request deletion of your personal data
  
  

• Object to or restrict certain processing
  
  

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  
  

• Request a copy of your data in a portable format (where applicable)
  
  

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [YOUR CONTACT EMAIL].
We may ask you to verify your identity before responding.

You can also:

• Control app permissions (e.g., location, notifications) in your device settings
  
  

• Delete your account from within the app (if available) or by contacting us
  
  

• Turn off marketing notifications in the app or device settings
  
  

10. Children’s privacy

[APP NAME] is not intended for children under 13.
Business/coffee owner accounts are intended only for adults (e.g., 18+ or the legal age in your country).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent where required by law.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us at [YOUR CONTACT EMAIL] and we will take steps to remove such information where required.

11. International data transfers

Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country, where data protection laws may differ.

We take steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information remains protected.

12. Security

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

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top, and may notify you inside the App or by email where appropriate.

Your continued use of the App after changes are posted means you accept the updated Policy.

14. Contact us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us at:

[ahmed nabegh / nixtzone]
Email: [ahmednabegh123@gmail.com]