Last Updated: October 2026
Tea In Context ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website teaincontext.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
Information We Collect
Personal Data
When you interact with Tea In Context, we may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us. This includes:
Contact Information: If you subscribe to our newsletter, submit comments, or contact us directly, we may collect your name and email address.
Correspondence: Any messages, questions, or feedback you send to us through our contact forms or email.
User-Generated Content: Comments, questions, or other content you choose to post on teaincontext.com.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit Tea In Context, certain information about your device and browsing behavior is automatically collected, including:
Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and access times.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and gather information about usage patterns.
Analytics Data: We use third-party analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our content about tea culture, brewing techniques, and historical research.
How We Use Your Information
Tea In Context uses the collected information for various purposes, including:
Content Delivery: To provide you with articles, research, and educational content about tea traditions and brewing practices.
Communication: To send you newsletters, respond to inquiries, and provide updates about new content from Beatrice Hawthorne.
Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, improve site functionality, and develop new features that better serve our readers.
Security: To monitor and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse, or security incidents on teaincontext.com.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Tea In Context uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site. We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and improve our content about tea culture and history.
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of teaincontext.com.
Third-Party Services and Sharing
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating Tea In Context, including:
Analytics Providers: Services like Google Analytics that help us understand website traffic and user engagement.
Email Service Providers: Platforms that help us manage newsletter subscriptions and send communications to our readers.
Hosting Providers: Companies that provide server infrastructure for teaincontext.com.
These third parties are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes we specify and to maintain appropriate security measures. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We may also disclose your information if required by law, to protect our rights, or in connection with a business transfer or merger.
Data Retention
Tea In Context retains your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:
Newsletter Subscriptions: We retain your email address until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Comments and Correspondence: We may retain user-generated content and communications for archival purposes or as required by law.
Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized usage data may be retained indefinitely for research and improvement purposes.
When personal data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.
Your Rights and Choices
As a visitor to teaincontext.com, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Correction
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct any inaccuracies. Contact us at the email address provided below to make such requests.
Deletion
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. We will honor such requests unless we have a legitimate reason to retain the data.
Opt-Out
You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from Tea In Context by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any newsletter or by contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you administrative messages related to your account or inquiries.
Cookie Management
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
Children's Privacy
Tea In Context is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
Tea In Context is operated from the United States. If you are accessing teaincontext.com from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country of residence.
By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other jurisdictions as necessary to provide our services.
Security Measures
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
Secure server infrastructure and encrypted data transmission
Regular security assessments and updates
Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
Secure backup and recovery procedures
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Links to Third-Party Websites
Tea In Context may contain links to external websites, including tea vendors, historical archives, or research resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to teaincontext.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be prominently posted on teaincontext.com or communicated to newsletter subscribers.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of Tea In Context after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Tea In Context
Email: [email protected]
Website: teaincontext.com
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and work to address your concerns in accordance with applicable privacy laws.