Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 6, 2024
The Tea Smith LLC respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our website www.theteasmith.com, and the choices you have regarding your information.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information: When you visit or make a purchase on our Website, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, mailing address, payment details, and contact preferences. We also collect information if you participate in surveys or quizzes, sign up for newsletters, or otherwise engage with us directly.
b. Usage Data: We collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Website (“Usage Data”). Usage Data may include details such as your IP address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Website that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Process and fulfill your orders and requests
Improve and personalize your experience on our Website
Respond to customer service requests
Provide information about promotions, products, and services that may interest you
Conduct analytics to improve the Website’s functionality and performance
3. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your information under the following circumstances:
a. Service Providers: We use third-party applications and services to assist us in performing essential functions, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, customer support, and marketing. These third parties may have access to your personal information to perform tasks on our behalf, and we require that they protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
b. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
c. Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
d. Protecting Rights and Safety: We may disclose information when necessary to protect and defend the rights or property of The Tea Smith LLC enforce our Terms of Service, or protect the safety of our users or the public.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide targeted advertising. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
5. Third-Party Applications and Tools
We use third-party applications to help us improve the functionality and performance of our Website. These applications may collect usage data and other information to analyze website traffic and enhance user experience. Examples include [list third-party applications, e.g., Google Analytics, Klaviyo]. Each third-party provider has its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review these policies to understand how your information is used.
6. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Information].
7. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no Internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
The Tea Smith LLC
P.O. Box 45669 Omaha, NE 68145
listening@theteasmith.com
402 330 7070
This policy provides clarity on how user information is managed and disclosed, especially regarding third-party tools and legal obligations.