Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Tara’s Teas (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from www.tarasteas.com (the “Site”), or otherwise communicate with us in connection with the services provided through the Site (“Services”).

By accessing or using any part of the Services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our Site (e.g., placing an order or contacting us), we may collect:

Contact Information (e.g., name, email address, phone number, shipping/billing address)
Order and Payment Information (e.g., purchase details, transaction IDs — note: payments are processed via third-party gateways like Stripe, PayPal, etc., and we do not store full payment details)
Account Information (if you create an account, including username/password)
Customer Support Interactions (e.g., inquiries, feedback, email communications)

2. Information Collected Automatically

We may collect information automatically when you access or interact with our Site, such as:

Device & Browser Information
IP Address
Pages Visited, Links Clicked, and Time Spent
Referring URLs

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and for analytics purposes. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

3. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

Analytics Providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Payment Processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)
Marketing Platforms or Plugins
Shipping Providers

How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect to:

Fulfill orders and deliver products
Manage your account
Respond to your inquiries or requests
Improve and optimize our Site and Services
Prevent fraud and secure the Site
Send you promotional messages (with your consent)
Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to remember user preferences, analyze traffic, and personalize content and ads. You can control the use of cookies through your browser or third-party tools.

We respect Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals and will apply opt-out preferences accordingly when detected.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

Service Providers (e.g., hosting providers, email marketing platforms, analytics tools)
Payment Gateways (to process your transactions)
Shipping Companies (to deliver your orders)
Marketing and Advertising Partners (only if consented to)
Legal or Regulatory Authorities (when required by law)
Affiliates or Successors (e.g., in case of a business transfer)

We do not sell your personal data. We may share usage data for advertising purposes, in line with applicable laws and with your consent where required.

Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Data Security and Retention

While we implement reasonable safeguards to protect your data, no online service is completely secure. Please keep your login credentials confidential. We retain your personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

Right to Access – Know what personal data we hold about you
Right to Correct – Request correction of inaccurate information
Right to Delete – Request deletion of your data
Right to Withdraw Consent – Opt out of marketing communications
Right to Data Portability – Obtain a copy of your data
Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

International Transfers

Your information may be stored and processed outside your country of residence. We take appropriate safeguards when transferring data across borders, in line with legal requirements.

Third-Party Sites and Services

Our Site may contain links to other websites or services not operated by us. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us at:

📧 Email: tara@tarasteas.com