Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://tea.154news.com (hereafter referred to as “Tea,” “we,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in accordance with various international privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal information in the private sector
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
  • Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut Total Data Protection Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our website, applications, services, and products offered by Tea. However, it is important to clarify that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, applications, or services accessible through links on our site. These external entities have their own privacy policies governing data collection and use, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy governs various interactions, including but not limited to:

  1. Using our applications and services as an authorized user.
  2. Visiting our websites linked to this Privacy Statement.
  3. Receiving communications from us, such as newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We collect a range of personal data, which can be categorized as follows:

  1. Account Information: Details required to create and manage your user account, including usernames, passwords, and profile settings.
  2. Payment Information: Data related to transactions, such as payment method details, billing addresses, and purchase history.
  3. Financial Information: Financial records or banking information for processing payments.
  4. Purchase Information: Details about products or services you have purchased from us.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device, such as IP addresses, device ID, and location data.
  6. Location Data: Geographic tracking data provided by your browser or device settings.
  7. Feedback: Opinions, suggestions, and comments you share with our team through various feedback mechanisms.
  8. Social Media Information: Data from social media platforms when users interact with our content or share it on social media.
  9. Product Information: Preferences, reviews, and interactions related to products we offer.

We collect this data through direct user input, website analytics, and tracking technologies, as well as from third parties who assist us in providing services.

Cookies

Tea uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and for analytical purposes:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic functions of our website, such as allowing you to navigate through pages.
  • Preference Cookies: Tailored settings and preferences saved by users to personalize their experience.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to gather user behavior data, which helps us improve our services and content.

Users can manage non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, providing control over cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, including legal obligations, tax/audit requirements, and to provide ongoing services. Once these purposes are fulfilled, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

Security Measures

Tea has implemented robust security measures to protect your personal data:

  • Encryption: We use encryption protocols to safeguard data during transmission and storage.
  • Secure Third-Party Processing: We engage reputable third-party service providers who adhere to strict privacy and security standards.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

Your Rights (Geographical Location Dependent)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Erasure: The right to request the deletion of your personal data (also known as the ‘right to be forgotten’).
  • Restriction: Limiting the use of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Portability: Receiving your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Objection: Objecting to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discrimination based on your exercise of privacy rights.

To learn more about your specific rights and how to exercise them, please contact our Privacy Team.

Changes to Policy

Tea reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage users to review it periodically for updates.

Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or if you have any questions about our data practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: [Privacy Team Contact Address]