At Truthful Tea Talks, I’m committed to keeping your personal information private and secure. This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, how it’s used, and your rights concerning your data. By visiting and using this site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
Who Am I?
This website, Truthful Tea Talks (https://truthfulteatalks.com), is written and created by Evi Van den Eynde. It’s a personal blog where I share thoughts, ideas, and tips. All statements are my own, and all images and content are the property of Truthful Tea Talks unless otherwise credited. You can contact me at truthfulteatalks@gmail.com or find more information on my Contact page.
Information I Collect and Why
I collect personal information through comments, email lists, cookies, and analytics. This may include:
- Contact Information: such as your name and email address, if you voluntarily subscribe to my email list or leave a comment.
- Technical Data: such as cookies, IP address, and analytics data to help me improve your experience and understand site usage.
Purposes of Data Collection
I use your data to:
- Operate and improve my website.
- Respond to your inquiries and deliver products or resources you request.
- Manage subscriptions and provide updates or promotions.
- Fulfill any contractual obligations.
- Analyze content performance and enhance the blog experience.
Your information may also be used to display relevant advertisements. While I don’t share your data with advertisers directly, interacting with ads may allow advertisers to infer certain information based on your actions.
Commenting and User-Generated Content
When visitors leave comments, I collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam. An anonymized string (or hash) of your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service. Please note that your profile picture (if connected to Gravatar) will be publicly visible alongside your comment.
I reserve the right to remove comments that are harmful, inappropriate, or spam. Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for follow-up purposes.
You may request deletion of comments and associated data by contacting me. Please note, however, that some data may be retained for legal or administrative purposes.
Email List
I use ConvertKit to manage my email list and communicate updates, responses, and occasional promotions. You’ll only be added to my list if you subscribe or request a resource download. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email.
ConvertKit’s Privacy Policy can be reviewed on their website, and I take measures to ensure that your data is as secure as possible. However, as with all internet-based services, there’s no guarantee of complete security.
Third-Party Services
I use third-party services, including ConvertKit, to process payments and manage the delivery of digital products purchased through my website. ConvertKit handles payment transactions securely, and personal information is shared only as needed to complete your purchase. For more details, please review ConvertKit’s Privacy Policy.
Cookies
I use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences.
- Collect anonymous analytical data for improving the site.
- Facilitate login sessions for registered users (if any).
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Types of Cookies Used:
- Comments Cookies: For convenience, if you leave a comment, your name, email, and website may be stored in cookies for one year.
- Login Cookies: If you log in, we’ll set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. Login cookies last for two days, while display preference cookies last for one year.
- Editing Cookies: If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie may be stored, expiring after 24 hours.
Analytics and Tracking
I use third-party services such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Monster Insights to analyze site traffic and improve user experience. These services may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to collect aggregate data about website usage.
For more information, please refer to:
- Google Analytics Privacy Policy
- Google Search Console Privacy Policy
- Monster Insights Privacy Policy
Embedded Content
Some articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from external websites. Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you’ve visited the other site, meaning these sites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.
Data Retention
I store your personal information only for as long as it’s necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined here or comply with legal requirements. If you wish to have your personal information removed from my active databases, please contact me. However, I may retain some data for backups, prevention of fraud, legal compliance, or other legitimate reasons.
Your Data Rights
- Access and Correction: You may request a copy of the personal data I hold about you and correct any inaccuracies.
- Data Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data, except data I’m obligated to retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
- Objections and Withdrawals: You may withdraw your consent for certain uses, such as marketing communications, at any time.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in my practices. Any updates will be posted on this page, and I encourage you to review it regularly.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please reach out to me at truthfulteatalks@gmail.com.