I understand that your (my visitors’) privacy is important. Detailed below is a list on what I do with information, personal or otherwise, once received either through my Contact Form or future comments forms. I hope that this will build trust with my visitors as well as establish confidence when sharing information and thoughts with me!
What Information do I Collect?
I collect information from you when you fill out a contact form or leave comments and/or reviews. When contacting me or registering comments on my site (more to come), as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your: first name, e-mail address, and a brief message. You may, however, visit this site anonymously as it is not required for me to collect personal information for the sole purpose of browsing my site.
Please be advised that last name, address, city, state, country, etc. are not mandatory fields. I never collect or require sensitive information such as, but not limited to: telephone, bank account, credit card, or social security information.
What do I use Your Information for?
Any of the information I collect from you may be used in one of the following ways:
To improve my website, (I continually strive to improve my website offerings and detailed information based on the information and feedback I receive from you).
To send periodic emails (only when I receive inquiries; I do not send spam or product promotions) unless specifically requested by the visitor
Follow-ups to certain inquires such as email, comments, remarks, or updates when specifically entered and/or requested by the visitor
Do I use Cookies?
I do not personally use cookies on the-color-of-tea.com. However, posted on many of my pages are third party links and ads to merchant outlets that when clicked on places a temporary tracking cookie into your web browser. Generally, these cookies are not malicious in nature, nor are they spyware or adware and should not harm your computer.
Having stated that, pleased be advised that I am not in control of the programming, maintenance, and/or performance of these third party cookies and am not responsible for any damage(s) to your computer or browsing device they may occur.
*These cookies are for tracking purposes only so that I may earn a commission on a tea product that I have reviewed/recommended. They are also used so that third party advertisers may earn commissions when ads are clicked through and a purchase is made.
You (my visitor) reserves the right to disable cookies in your browser and/or delete them. Please be advised that this may prevent certain webpages and/or websites from opening.
To conclude, cookies are not necessary for using, navigating and/or browsing the information on the-color-of-tea.com.
Do I Disclose any Information to Outside Parties?
I do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information that I gather. This does not include trusted third parties I link to who assist me in operating my website, conducting my business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
I may, however, release your information when I believe such release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce my site policies, or protect my rights or the right of others, property, or safety (such as a breach in my site disclaimer or copyright infringement policy). However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.
Third Party Links
As mentioned above, occasionally, at omy discretion, I may include or offer third party products, information, or services on my website. These third party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. I therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, I seek to protect the integrity of my site and welcome any feedback about these 3rd party sites.
I am in compliance with the requirements of COPPA (Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act), and comply to keep any information I collect from anyone under 13 years of age private and disclosed.
Please keep in mind my website, reviewed tea products, items, and/or services are all directed towards adults.
Collecting Information Through Forms
I offer forms on this site for the purpose of webmaster contact as well as allowing my visitors the option to leave his or her remarks, comments, ratings, and/or reviews regarding the tea varieties and/or items or services displayed on my site. In addition, folks may leave comments based on what others had to report. (more to come)
Be advised that only a first name, email address, and a “comments section” is the only *required field for collecting such information; personal or otherwise. Also be advised that the entered information (not including my Contact Form) may be displayed live on my website to further enhance visitor experience.
All other fields including last name, city, state, country, etc. may be entered at the sole discretion of my visitors and is not a mandatory field.
I reserve the right to modify, post, and/or delete any information I collect at my discretion (this does not include information gathered through my Contact Form).
All information gathered and/or collected through my Contact Form is for webmaster email contact purposes only and will never be displayed or sold to any third parties.
Correction or Removal
If at any point a visitor wishes to correct or remove any or all information they posted on this site, he or she can contact me through my form and I would be happy to comply. Please note that this is not listed as priority and that I require at least one week before such information is updated or deleted.
Online Privacy Policy Only
This online privacy policy applies only to information collected through my website and not to information collected offline.
Agreeing to the Terms and Conditions
If you (my visitor) does not agree to some or all of the terms and conditions of this site's Privacy Policy as posted on this page, please discontinue all use of my information, articles, third party links, and/or services offered by www.the-color-of-tea.com.
Your Consent
By using my site, you have read, understand, and consent to this privacy policy.
Changes to Site's Privacy Policy
If I decide to change this privacy policy, I will update the Privacy Policy modification date on this page both above and below.
