Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Spill More Tea ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website spillmoretea.com (the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide:

• Name and email address (newsletter subscriptions)
• Email address and message content (contact form)
• Comments and feedback you submit
• IP address and browser information (automatically collected)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time/date stamps)
• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Analytics data (pageviews, session duration, bounce rate)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To send you our newsletter and updates (only if you subscribed)
• To respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• To analyze site usage and improve our content and services
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To display relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense)
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant ads (Google AdSense)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Google Analytics: To analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• Google AdSense: To display advertisements on our Site
• ConvertKit: To manage our email newsletter subscriptions
• Azure (Microsoft): To host and deliver our website content

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies:

• Google Privacy Policy
• ConvertKit Privacy Policy
• Microsoft Privacy Policy

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate the Site (email providers, analytics, hosting)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information

7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@spillmoretea.com.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• 📧 Email: privacy@spillmoretea.com
• 📍 Website: spillmoretea.com/contact/