1. Introduction and Scope
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how **Puerto Rico Coffee Company**, a corporation organized and existing solely under the laws of the State of Florida (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, discloses, stores, and protects personal information in connection with the Coffee Distribution Blockchain Network (the “Network,” “Platform,” or “Service”), including any e-commerce features that allow the purchase of coffee products. The Network is a blockchain-based platform that enables the tracking, verification, provenance recording, ownership transfer, and related services for coffee products throughout the supply chain, with a focus on Puerto Rico-origin coffee. The Platform may also include e-commerce functionality that permits consumers and businesses to browse, order, purchase, and receive coffee products.
This Policy is designed to comply with:
2. Categories of Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
A. Information You Provide Directly
B. Information Collected Automatically
C. Blockchain and On-Chain Data
D. Information from Third Parties
3. How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information for the following purposes:
4. Blockchain-Specific Disclosures
The Network relies on public blockchain technology. You acknowledge and agree that:
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to:
Sale and Sharing under Florida Law
Under the Florida Digital Bill of Rights, we do not “sell” personal information for monetary consideration in the traditional sense. We may engage in certain disclosures that could be considered “sharing” for targeted advertising or cross-context behavioral advertising. Florida residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information. You may exercise this right by contacting us or using any opt-out mechanism we make available (including any “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link we provide).
6. Data Security and Breach Notification
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Payment card information is handled in accordance with applicable payment industry standards through our third-party payment processors. No system is completely secure. In the event of a data breach involving personal information, we will provide notice as required by the Florida Information Protection Act (Fla. Stat. § 501.171) and any other applicable law, including notice to affected individuals and the Florida Department of Legal Affairs when thresholds are met.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Florida Residents
If you are a Florida resident and we meet the applicable thresholds under the Florida Digital Bill of Rights, you have the right to
Puerto Rico Residents
Because of the Company’s name, branding, and focus on Puerto Rico coffee, we may process personal data of Puerto Rico residents. In such cases, you may have rights under Puerto Rico Law No. 111 of 2005 (as amended) and related regulations, including rights of access, rectification, and cancellation, to the extent applicable. We will honor those rights where required by law.
Marketing Opt-Out
You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails or by contacting us directly. Transactional messages related to your orders will still be sent.
How to Exercise Your Rights
Submit requests to the contact information in Section 13. We will verify your identity and respond within the timeframes required by applicable law (generally 45 days under Florida law, subject to permitted extensions). We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
Important Limitation: We cannot delete, modify, or reverse data that has been permanently recorded on a public blockchain. We may also retain certain order and transaction records as required by law (including tax and accounting obligations).
8. National (United States) Use
The Network is operated by a Florida corporation and is primarily intended for users, suppliers, and customers located in the United States and U.S. Territory of Puerto Rico.
9. International Use
The Network uses public blockchain technology, which is inherently borderless. Users, suppliers, logistics partners, customers, or other participants located outside the United States (including in Puerto Rico, Latin America, Europe, or elsewhere) may access or interact with the Service, including making purchases.
If you are located outside the United States:
Puerto Rico Note: Although the Company is registered only in Florida, the name “Puerto Rico Coffee Company” and the focus on Puerto Rico-origin coffee mean that interactions with Puerto Rico residents or entities are anticipated. Puerto Rico data protection rules will be applied to personal data of Puerto Rico residents as required by law
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations (including tax, accounting, and consumer protection record-keeping), resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Order and transaction records are typically retained for a minimum period required by applicable law. On-chain data is retained indefinitely due to the immutable nature of blockchain technology
11. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. We do not knowingly sell products to minors.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on the Network and update the “Last Updated” date. For material changes, we will provide additional notice as required by law. Continued use of the Service after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
14. Governing Law and Venue
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Florida and the United States of America, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Policy shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Seminole County, Florida, except where Puerto Rico law requires otherwise for claims by Puerto Rico residents regarding their personal data.
