Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 5, 2025

Thank you for visiting Tea Point 37. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and safeguard your personal information when you access our website, products, and services. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy is intended to inform you about how Tea Point 37 handles your personal data. Whether you’re browsing our selection of premium teas or placing an order for artisanal tea accessories, we are dedicated to managing your information securely and in compliance with international data protection standards such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect the following information when voluntarily provided by you:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Shipping address

  • Phone number

  • Payment details (processed securely via third-party services)

This data is collected when you register, make a purchase, subscribe to updates, or communicate with our team.

b. Technical and Usage Data

We also gather non-personal information to help us improve user experience:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referring URL

  • Pages visited and duration

  • Date/time of access

This data helps us with website analytics, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and enable core functionalities like the shopping cart. Cookies also help us deliver personalized content and measure marketing performance.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect certain features of the website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Fulfill and ship your orders

  • Process secure payments

  • Provide customer service and assistance

  • Send order updates and confirmations

  • Personalize your shopping experience

  • Improve website features and usability

  • Detect and prevent fraudulent activity

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We will never use your information for any other purposes without your explicit consent.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

a. Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our website and deliver services, including:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Shipping and delivery services

  • Web hosting and cloud storage providers

  • Email marketing platforms

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it for specified services.

b. Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

  • Respond to legal processes or government inquiries

  • Protect the rights and property of Tea Point 37

  • Investigate potential violations of our policies

  • Ensure the safety of users or the public

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or to meet legal and financial obligations. Once no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws (such as GDPR), you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccuracies in your data

  • Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict how your data is processed

  • Request portability of your data in a machine-readable format

  • Object to certain types of data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: contact@vodpariz.com

7. Data Security

We apply industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption

  • Secure servers and firewalls

  • Access control and authentication systems

  • Routine system monitoring

Although we take every precaution, no method of data transmission is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and avoid sharing your login credentials.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites, including payment processors or informational resources. These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or data practices. Please review their policies before submitting personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Tea Point 37 is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware of such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Tea Point 37
📍 321 E Locust St, Lanark, Illinois (IL), 61046
📞 (815) 493-4014
📧 contact@vodpariz.com
🌐 https://vodpariz.com/