At Tea Instead, accessible from www.teainstead.com, the privacy of our visitors is of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information collected and recorded by Tea Instead and how we use it. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information from our visitors, which may include:
- Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on posts, or otherwise engage with our content, you may be asked to provide personal details such as your name and email address.
- Log Data: Like many websites, we collect information that your browser sends when you visit our site. This log data may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our website.
- Cookies and Web Beacons: We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. These cookies track your activity and may provide customized content and relevant ads. You can manage cookies in your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, including:
- To improve and personalize your experience on our site.
- To provide relevant content, including ads, based on your browsing behavior.
- To communicate with you through newsletters and updates.
- To comply with legal requirements.
3. Third-Party Advertising and Affiliate Links
Tea Instead uses third-party services to run ads and affiliate marketing. These services may collect information to show you relevant ads. Some of the ways we monetize our website include:
- Google AdSense: We display ads served by Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies allows it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to Tea Instead and/or other sites on the Internet. You can opt-out of personalized ads by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
- Affiliate Marketing: We participate in affiliate programs, which means we may earn commissions when you purchase products through links on our website. These affiliate links do not affect your browsing experience or add additional costs to your purchases.
4. Sponsored Posts
Occasionally, Tea Instead may publish sponsored content. Sponsored posts will be clearly labeled, and we may receive compensation for promoting certain products or services. Rest assured that all opinions expressed in these posts are our own and reflect our genuine thoughts.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except for trusted third-party services that assist in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain privacy rights, such as:
- The right to request access to your data.
- The right to request correction or deletion of your data.
- The right to object to data processing or request data portability.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us here.
7. Children’s Privacy
Tea Instead does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can remove this information from our records.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Tea Instead reserves the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us here.