Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: April 22nd, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the website localspecialtycoffee.com (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.  

2. Description of Service

The Website localspecialtycoffee.com is a private, non-commercial project dedicated to providing users with information about local specialty cafés and coffee roasters. Users can search for coffee places in their area and access a list of relevant establishments.

3. User Conduct

As this is currently a private, non-interactive website, user conduct is primarily limited to viewing the content provided. You agree to use the Website for lawful purposes only and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Website.  

4. Intellectual Property

The content provided on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, and other materials, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Unless otherwise indicated, the copyright for the content lies with the operator of this Website, Nico Nuscheler. All rights are reserved.  

Any reproduction, distribution, modification, public display, or other use of the Website's content, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the website operator is strictly prohibited. This applies in particular to commercial exploitation. For further details, please refer to the Copyright section in our Imprint.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The information provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only. While we strive to keep the information accurate and up-to-date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the Website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the Website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.  

The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance.  

6. Limitation of Liability  

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the website operator, Nico Nuscheler, shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses) arising out of or relating to your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Website or any content on the Website, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), statute, or any other legal theory, whether or not the website operator has been informed of the possibility of such damage.  

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to external third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience and for informational purposes only. We have no control over the content of these third-party websites and therefore cannot assume any responsibility or liability for their content, accuracy, legality, or availability. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorsement of the views expressed within them. Please refer to the Liability for Links section in our Imprint for further information.  

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be brought exclusively in the competent courts located in Germany, and you hereby irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.  

9. Changes to These Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to modify or revise these Terms at any time without prior notice. By continuing to use the Website after any such changes, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any updates or changes. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when these Terms were last revised.  

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Nico Nuscheler, Schwedenstr. 25, 86825 Bad Wörishofen, Germany
Email: localspecialtycoffee@gmail.com

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Privacy Policy

Owner: Nico NuschelerAddress: Schwedenstr. 25, 86825 Bad Wörishofen, Germany
‍Email: localspecialtycoffee@gmail.com

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data in connection with this website is:

Nico NuschelerSchwedenstr. 25, 86825 Bad Wörishofen, Germany
Email: localspecialtycoffee@gmail.com

2. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

We collect and process personal data in the following ways:

• Server Logs (via Webflow): Our website is hosted on Webflow. Webflow may automatically collect and store certain information in server logs, such as your IP address, browser type, referring website, operating system, and access times. This information is typically used for the purposes of ensuring the security and functionality of the servers. For more information on Webflow's data processing practices, please refer to their privacy policy.
• Cookies (via CookieYes): We use cookies on our website to enhance user experience and for analytics purposes. We utilize the CookieYes integration to manage and obtain consent for cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through the CookieYes banner or settings on our website.
• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to track and report website traffic. We use this information for user tracking, website tracking, and SEO analysis to understand how users interact with our website and to improve its performance. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. You can find more information about Google Analytics' data processing practices in Google's Privacy Policy.  
• Contact Forms (Email Address for Google Maps List and Newsletter): When you submit your email address through our contact form to receive the local list of specialty coffees in Google Maps, we collect your email address. This email address is then also used to send you our newsletter, providing updates and information related to local specialty coffee.
• Embedded Content (Google Maps): Our website embeds content from Google Maps. When you interact with this embedded content, Google may collect information about you in accordance with their privacy policy: [Insert Link to Google's Privacy Policy].

3. Purposes of Data Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide the functionality of our website, allowing users to search and find local specialty cafés and coffee roasters.
• To analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our website and user experience.
• To respond to your requests submitted through the contact form and provide you with the local list of specialty coffees in Google Maps.
• To send you our newsletter with updates and information related to local specialty coffee.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

The legal basis for processing your personal data depends on the specific purpose:

• For the functionality of the website and the use of essential cookies, the legal basis is our legitimate interest in providing and operating the website (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).
• For the use of non-essential cookies and Google Analytics, the legal basis is your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR), which you provide through the CookieYes consent banner.
• For processing your email address to send you the Google Maps list and our newsletter, the legal basis is your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR), which you provide when submitting the contact form.

5. Data Recipients

We may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients:

• Webflow: Our hosting provider, who may process server log data.
• Google Ireland Limited: For the provision of Google Analytics and embedded Google Maps content.
• CookieYes: For the management of cookie consent.

We do not currently share your personal data with any other third parties.

6. Data Retention Period

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as follows:  

• Server Logs (via Webflow): The retention period for server logs is determined by Webflow's policies. Please refer to their privacy policy for more information.
• Cookies: The retention period for cookies varies depending on the specific cookie. You can find more information about cookie lifespans in our Cookie Policy (which will be managed through CookieYes).
• Google Analytics: Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's policies. You can configure data retention settings within your Google Analytics account.
• Email Address (for Google Maps List and Newsletter): We will store your email address for a maximum of 5 years from the date of your last interaction with our newsletter or the Google Maps list, or until you withdraw your consent.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. As a private project, our security measures are general and aim to provide a basic level of protection.  

8. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:  

• Right of access: You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you.  

• Right to rectification: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.  

• Right to restriction of processing: You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.  

• Right to data portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.  

• Right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances, including for direct marketing purposes.  

• Right to withdraw consent: If the processing of your personal data is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.  

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided above.  

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of your personal data infringes the GDPR. The supervisory authority responsible for us in Germany is:  

Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht (BayLDA)Promenade 1891522 AnsbachGermanyWebsite: [Insert Link to BayLDA Website]

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new privacy policy on our website.

Imprint

Owner: Nico Nuscheler
Address: Schwedenstr. 25, 86825 Bad Wörishofen, Germany
Email: localspecialtycoffee@gmail.com

Liability for content

We cannot accept any liability for the accuracy, completeness and topicality of the content on our website. However, they have been compiled with the utmost care. As a service provider, we are responsible for our own content on these pages in accordance with § 7 TMG (German Telemedia Act) and general legislation. However, we are not obliged to monitor transmitted and stored information. Liability is only possible from the time we become aware of legal violations. In this case, we will take immediate action and remove the illegal content. For further information, please read our privacy policy.

Liability for links

Our website contains links to external third-party websites. We have no influence on the content of these third-party websites. Therefore, we cannot assume any liability for the correctness, legal conformity or completeness of these third-party websites. At the time of linking to the third-party websites, no legal violations were apparent that would have prevented us from linking to them. If we become aware of an infringement by the websites of third parties, the links on our website will be removed immediately. We do not permanently monitor the websites of third parties. The respective operators are solely responsible for the content of third-party websites.

Copyright

Unless otherwise indicated, the copyright for the content on our website lies with the operator of the website. The content is subject to German copyright law. Any use in the context of reproduction, distribution, utilization, etc. requires the prior consent in text form by the operator of the website. This applies in particular to commercial exploitation.

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