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Privacy Policy

CoffeeProphet — Turkish Coffee Cup Reading App

Effective Date: January 1, 2026 · Last Updated: April 16, 2026
Dinkel AI & MEDIA TECH GmbH · Simmeringer Hauptstraße 24/220, 1110 Vienna, Austria

1. Introduction

Dinkel AI & MEDIA TECH GmbH ("Company", "we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with European Union and Austrian law.

This Privacy Policy describes what data we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your data.

IMPORTANT: CoffeeProphet is a cultural entertainment application based on the UNESCO-recognized tradition of Turkish coffee cup reading. Interpretations are generated by artificial intelligence and are not professional advice, medical diagnosis, legal advice, financial recommendations, or any other type of professional assistance.

This Policy applies to all versions of the application:


2. Data Controller Information

Legal EntityDinkel AI & MEDIA TECH GmbH
TypeGesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH)
AddressSimmeringer Hauptstraße 24/220, 1110 Vienna, Austria
CountryAustria, European Union
Privacy emailpartners@sonaya.ai
Support emailsupport@sonaya.ai
Websitecoffeeprophet.net
RegulatorAustrian Data Protection Authority (DSB): dsb.gv.at

3. Definitions


4. What Data We Collect

4.1. Data You Provide to Us

Authorization Data (Optional)

If you choose to sign in via Apple ID or Google Account:

DataPurposeLegal Basis
Apple/Google User IDUser identification, subscription bindingConsent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Email address (if shared)User contact, account recoveryConsent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Profile name (if available)Display in appConsent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

Sign in via Apple/Google is optional. You can use the app anonymously with Device ID.

Data You Actively Upload

DataPurposeStorage
Cup photographs (3 photos)AI analysis for interpretation generationDeleted within 24 hours
Text question (optional)Context for AI interpretationStored in history until account deletion
User gender (optional)Personalization of AI responseStored in history until account deletion

Data Obtained During Use

DataPurposeStorage
Reading result (AI-generated text)User's reading historyUntil account deletion
User reactionAI quality improvement (anonymized)24 months (anonymous)
Date and timeHistory maintenance12 months

4.2. Technical Data Collected Automatically

DataPurposeStorage
Device IDSubscription binding, fraud protectionUntil account deletion
IP addressGeolocation for pricing, security30 days in logs
Device type, OS version, app versionCompatibility, debugging12 months (anonymous)
Locale/Language, time zoneLocalization, region determinationAnonymous

4.3. Analytics Data

DataPurposeStorage
Usage events (button presses, screens viewed)User experience improvement24 months (anonymized)
Session durationEngagement analysis24 months
Crash reportsBug fixing3 months

4.4. Payment Data

We do NOT process payment card data directly. All payments are handled by third-party processors. We only receive transaction status, purchase ID, subscription expiry date, and currency.

Payments are processed through:

4.5. Data We DO NOT Collect


5. Third Parties and Data Transfer

5.1. OpenAI, Inc.

Purpose: Photo analysis and interpretation text generation (GPT-5.2 Vision)

Data transferred: Coffee cup photographs (3 photos), question text, anonymized Device ID

Storage: USA (Standard Contractual Clauses apply)

Photo handling: Uploaded to OpenAI API, analyzed, then deleted from OpenAI within 30 days. Not used for training models.

OpenAI Privacy Policy

5.2. RevenueCat, Inc.

Purpose: Subscription management and payment validation

Data transferred: Device ID, User ID, purchase receipt, subscription status

Storage: USA (Standard Contractual Clauses apply)

RevenueCat Privacy Policy

5.3. Stripe, Inc.

Purpose: Payment processing for web version

Data transferred: Payment information (processed directly by Stripe, not stored by us)

Storage: USA (Standard Contractual Clauses apply)

Stripe Privacy Policy

5.4. Infrastructure (Railway / AWS)

Purpose: App server hosting (Backend)

Data transferred: User ID, reading history, interpretation results

Database: PostgreSQL with encryption at rest (AES-256)

5.5. Analytics and Advertising

Our website (coffeeprophet.net) uses the following tracking technologies:

These tools collect anonymized usage data on our website. You can opt out via your browser's Do Not Track setting or by using ad-blocking extensions.

The mobile app does not use third-party advertising tracking pixels.

5.6. Cross-border Data Transfer

Data is transferred to the USA (OpenAI, RevenueCat, Stripe, Railway). We use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) under GDPR, along with encryption in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256).


6. Your Rights Under GDPR

6.1. Right of Access (Article 15)

You can request a copy of all data we store about you. Email partners@sonaya.ai with "GDPR Access Request". We respond within 30 days, free of charge.

6.2. Right to Rectification (Article 16)

If your data is inaccurate, you can correct it via Settings → Account, or email us.

6.3. Right to Erasure (Article 17)

You can request deletion of all your data via Settings → Account → Delete Account. All data is deleted within 30 days, except payment receipts retained for 7 years per Austrian tax law.

6.4. Right to Restriction of Processing (Article 18)

You can ask us to restrict processing of your data. Email partners@sonaya.ai.

6.5. Right to Data Portability (Article 20)

You can download your data in JSON/CSV format via Settings → Data & Privacy, or by emailing us.

6.6. Right to Object (Article 21)

You can object to data processing for marketing or profiling purposes.

6.7. Complaint to Regulator

Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzehörde): dsb@dsb.gv.at · dsb.gv.at · +43 1 521 52-0


7. Data Security

Data Retention Periods

Data TypeRetention
User ID, EmailUntil account deletion or 3 years
Reading historyUntil account deletion
Cup photographs24 hours maximum
Payment receipts7 years (Austrian tax law)
IP address logs30 days
Analytics (anonymous)24 months
Crash reports3 months

8. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, within 72 hours we will notify the Austrian Data Protection Authority and all affected users by email.


9. AI Usage

CoffeeProphet uses OpenAI GPT-5.2 Vision to analyze coffee cup photographs and generate text interpretations. This is not profiling — we do not draw conclusions about you based on interpretations. Each reading is independent. Results are generated for entertainment purposes and have no scientific basis.


10. Children

Minimum age: 4+ years (per App Store / Google Play classification). Users under 13 are recommended to use with parental consent. Users under 18 may require parental consent for subscriptions in some jurisdictions.


11. Marketing and Communication

Unsubscribe from emails: Use the "Unsubscribe" link in any email, or email support@sonaya.ai.

Push notifications: Disable via your device's notification settings for CoffeeProphet.


12. Policy Changes

For critical changes, we notify via the app. For non-critical changes, we update the document and the date at the top. If you disagree with changes, you may delete your account and request data erasure.


13. Contact

Privacy questionspartners@sonaya.ai (response within 30 days)
Technical supportsupport@sonaya.ai (response within 1–7 business days)
AddressDinkel AI & MEDIA TECH GmbH, Simmeringer Hauptstraße 24/220, 1110 Vienna, Austria

Version 1.1 · April 16, 2026