Privacy Policy

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This Privacy Policy describes how Category of Tea (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from categoryoftea.com (the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with our Site, we may collect:

  • Personal Data: Name, email, shipping/billing address, and payment details (processed securely via third-party providers).
  • Device/Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and purchase history via cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Process orders and fulfill purchases.
  • Communicate about orders, accounts, or promotions (with your consent).
  • Improve our Site, products, and customer service.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share data with:

  • Service Providers: Payment processors, shipping carriers, and IT support for operational purposes.
  • Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Business Transfers: In mergers or acquisitions (with notice).

We never sell your personal information.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Enhance Site functionality (e.g., shopping cart retention).
  • Analyze trends via tools like Google Analytics.
  • Deliver targeted ads (opt-out via browser settings or ad networks).

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • Opt out of marketing communications.
  • Restrict or object to data processing.

Submit requests via our Privacy Request Form.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for:

  • Order fulfillment, warranties, or legal requirements.
  • Business purposes outlined in this policy.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard measures (e.g., encryption, secure payments) to protect your data. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure.

Our Site may link to external websites not governed by this policy. Review their privacy practices separately.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. Contact us to request deletion of inadvertently collected information.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Questions?
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