1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

When you browse our website, we do not directly collect personal information. However, Payhip and third-party services (such as analytics tools) may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or link

This information is collected by Payhip and is subject to Payhip’s own Privacy Policy (https://payhip.com/privacy).

3. Coffee Jar (payment information)

When you choose to leave a tip, you will be redirected to a Stripe-hosted payment form. We may collect or receive the following:

• Name and email address (if provided during checkout)
• Payment confirmation and transaction ID
• Tip amount and date

We do not collect, store, or process your credit card number, debit card details, or bank information. All payment data is handled directly and securely by Stripe, Inc. Stripe is PCI DSS compliant. Please review Stripe’s Privacy Policy at https://stripe.com/privacy.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we receive solely for the following purposes:

• To process and confirm your payment via Stripe
• To send a receipt or thank-you email, if you provided your email address
• To understand how visitors interact with our content (via aggregated, anonymised analytics)
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies. These may include:

• Essential cookies set by Payhip to operate the platform
• Analytics cookies to understand traffic and usage patterns
• Stripe cookies during the payment process

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on the website but will not prevent you from viewing our free content.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website relies on the following third-party platforms, each with their own privacy practices:

• Payhip – hosting and storefront platform (https://payhip.com/privacy)
• Stripe – payment processing for the tip jar (https://stripe.com/privacy)

We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies to understand how they handle your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain Coffee Jar transaction records (such as name, email, and amount) for as long as reasonably necessary for accounting and legal purposes, or as required by applicable law.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect the information we receive. Payment transactions are encrypted and processed by Stripe using industry-standard security measures. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.