Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2, 2026
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At Tasteleaf, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or participate in our tea tasting sessions. We believe in being transparent about our practices and giving you control over your data.
We only collect information that helps us provide better service to you. We never sell your personal data to third parties, and we take reasonable steps to protect the information you share with us.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you fill out our contact form, book a session, or communicate with us, you might share your name, email address, and any message or questions you include. This information is provided voluntarily when you choose to contact us or engage with our services.
We also collect information when you participate in our tea tasting events, such as your preferences, feedback, and any dietary restrictions or allergies you share with us to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site. This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, pages you view, and how long you spend on each page. This data helps us understand how people use our website and where we can improve.
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information. You can learn more about how we use cookies and manage your preferences on our Cookie Policy page.
Analytics Information
We use analytics services to help us understand website traffic patterns and user behavior. These services collect information about your visits, including which pages you view, how you navigate the site, and where you came from. This helps us improve the website experience for everyone.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for several purposes, all aimed at providing you with better service:
Responding to Your Inquiries
When you contact us through our website, we use your information to respond to your questions, schedule sessions, and provide the information you requested.
Improving Our Website
We analyze how visitors use our site to identify areas for improvement, fix technical issues, and make the experience more intuitive and helpful.
Personalizing Your Experience
If you've given us permission, we may use information about your preferences to tailor content and recommendations to your interests.
Sending Relevant Communications
With your consent, we may send you updates about upcoming sessions, tea tasting tips, or other content we think you might find interesting. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
Maintaining Security
We use information to detect and prevent fraud, protect our website from security threats, and ensure a safe experience for all visitors.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on several legal grounds:
- • Your Consent: When you provide information through our contact form or opt in to communications, you're giving us permission to use that information for the purposes you agreed to.
- • Legitimate Interests: We process some data because it's necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services and preventing fraud, as long as these interests don't override your privacy rights.
- • Legal Obligations: In some cases, we may need to process your information to comply with legal requirements.
How We Share Information
We don't sell your personal information to anyone. However, we may share information in limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party services to help us operate our website and business, such as web hosting, email services, and analytics platforms. These providers only have access to information they need to perform their services and are required to protect your data.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.
Business Transfers
If our business is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to the new owners as part of that transaction.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include:
- • Using secure connections (HTTPS) to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers
- • Limiting access to personal information to employees and service providers who need it to do their work
- • Regularly reviewing and updating our security practices
- • Storing data securely and deleting it when it's no longer needed
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we do our best to safeguard your data.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We keep your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When we no longer need your information, we securely delete or anonymize it. The retention period depends on the type of information and why we collected it. For example, we may keep contact form submissions for several years to maintain a record of our communications, but we'll delete analytics data more quickly.
Your Privacy Rights
You have several rights regarding your personal information:
Right to Access
You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We'll provide this information in a commonly used format.
Right to Rectification
If the information we have about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you can ask us to correct it.
Right to Erasure
You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Right to Data Portability
You can request to receive your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format, or ask us to transfer it to another organization.
Right to Object
You can object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing or processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent
If we're processing your information based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information at the bottom of this page. We'll respond to your request as quickly as possible, typically within 30 days.
Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions
You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may:
- • Avoid filling out contact forms, account registrations, or any data-submitting features
- • Disable cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy for more details)
- • Contact us directly to request the deletion of any previously shared personal data
We respect your privacy choices. If you would like us to delete your data, please reach out to us through our contact page. We will process your request promptly.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we've collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other sites that we don't operate or control. This Privacy Policy only applies to our website. When you visit third-party sites, we encourage you to read their privacy policies to understand how they collect and use your information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll update the date at the top of this page and may notify you through email or a notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your rights, or have concerns about how we handle your information, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help and take your privacy seriously.
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