privacy policy

The Coffee Studio

Last updated: April 2026

1. Who we are

The Coffee Studio LTD operates coffee shops and co-working spaces in London. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use The Coffee Studio mobile app (“the App”) and our services.

Business: The Coffee Studio LTD

Locations:

  • Greenwich – 44 Creek Road, London, SE8 3FN

  • Battersea – V1 Railway Arches, Patcham Terrace, London, SW8 4FN

Contact:hello@thecoffeestudioldn.com

2. Information we collect

Account information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Mobile phone number

  • Date of birth

  • Password (stored securely, never in plain text)

Payment information

  • Wallet top-up amounts and transaction history

  • We do not store your full card details — all card payments are processed securely through Stripe

Loyalty data

  • Stamp collection history

  • Rewards earned and redeemed

  • Member number

Device information

  • Push notification tokens (to send you order updates and promotions)

  • Approximate location (only when you grant permission, to find your nearest store)

Usage data

  • App activity logs (stamps, payments, rewards)

  • Order history

3. How we use your information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your account

  • Process wallet top-ups and payments

  • Track your loyalty stamps and rewards

  • Send you push notifications about orders, payments, and promotions

  • Find and display your nearest store

  • Verify your phone number during registration

  • Send digital gift cards on your behalf

  • Improve our services and app experience

4. Legal basis for processing

We process your data based on:

  • Contract: To provide you with our loyalty programme, wallet, and ordering services

  • Consent: For marketing notifications and location services (you can opt out at any time)

  • Legitimate interest: To improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure security

5. Who we share your data with

We share your data only with trusted service providers who help us operate the App:

Provider

Purpose

Data Shared

Supabase

Database and authentication

Account data, transactions

Stripe

Payment processing

Payment amounts (not full card details)

Expo

Push notifications

Device tokens

Twilio

SMS verification

Phone number

SumUp / GoodTill

Point of sale integration

Member number, wallet balance

Google

Google Wallet pass

Member number, name

We never sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Data retention

  • Account data: Retained while your account is active. You can request deletion at any time

  • Transaction history: Retained for 7 years for accounting and legal purposes

  • Push notification tokens: Deleted when you log out or uninstall the App

  • Location data: Not stored — used only in real-time to find your nearest store

7. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Delete your account and associated data

  • Object to marketing communications

  • Port your data to another service

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@thecoffeestudioldn.com.

8. Security

We take the security of your data seriously:

  • All data is transmitted over HTTPS (encrypted in transit)

  • Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms

  • Sensitive data is stored in encrypted secure storage on your device

  • Our servers are hosted on secure cloud infrastructure

  • Staff access to customer data is restricted and logged

  • We conduct regular security reviews of our systems

9. Cookies and tracking

The App does not use cookies. We do not use any third-party analytics or advertising trackers.

10. Children’s privacy

The App is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their data, please contact us and we will delete it.

11. Push notifications

We send push notifications for:

  • Payment confirmations

  • Stamp and reward updates

  • Order status updates

  • Auto-reload confirmations

  • Promotional offers (with your consent)

You can disable push notifications at any time through your device settings.

12. Location data

We request location access solely to:

  • Show your nearest Coffee Studio store

  • Display distance to each location

Location data is processed on your device and is not stored on our servers. You can deny or revoke location permission at any time in your device settings.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the App or by email. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version.

14. Contact us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data:

  • Email:hello@thecoffeestudioldn.com

  • Address: The Coffee Studio, 44 Creek Road, London, SE8 3FN

  • ICO: If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk