Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 July 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Brew Academy (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit la8i.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

Who we are

Brew Academy is an independent publisher of home coffee brewing guides and reviews. If you have any questions about this policy, please reach us through our Contact page.

Information we collect

• Information you provide: if you contact us or leave a comment, we receive the details you submit (such as your name, email address, and message).
• Automatically collected data: like most websites, our servers and analytics tools automatically record information such as your IP address, browser type, device, referring pages, and the pages you view.
• Cookies: we and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, measure traffic, and serve advertising (see below).

Advertising and Google AdSense

We use third-party advertising companies, including Google AdSense, to serve ads when you visit the Site.

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
• Google’s use of advertising cookies (including the DoubleClick/DART cookie) enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to the Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info and youronlinechoices.eu.

Analytics

We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics and Jetpack) to understand how visitors use the Site. These services may set cookies and process aggregated, non-identifying usage data to help us improve our content.

Affiliate links

Some links on the Site are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means we may receive a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you click an affiliate link and make a purchase. See our Disclaimer for more details.

How we use information

We use the information we collect to operate and improve the Site, respond to your inquiries, display relevant advertising, analyze traffic, and comply with legal obligations.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws such as the GDPR (EEA/UK) and CCPA (California), including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us via the Contact page.

Data retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Aggregated analytics data may be kept indefinitely.

Children’s privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please use our Contact page.