Thank you for visiting! Whimsy & Tea (sometimes referred to as “we” or “us”) takes your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy lets you know what information is collected, and how it is used, when you visit www.whimsyandtea.com (the “Site”).

Personal Information

The only personal information we collect is what you give us. When you leave a comment, or communicate with us by email, telephone or the “Contacts” section of the Site, make a purchase, or sign up for our mailing list, you may elect to give us personally-identifiable information such as your name, email address, mailing address, credit card information, telephone number, geographic location, or other information which could be used to locate or contact you. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy or do not want us to obtain any personal information, please do not provide it to us.

Non-Personal Information

We may collect certain non-personal information such as your IP address, the type of browser you are using, the referring website, the operating system you are using, your Internet service provider, the search terms you use on our Site, the specific web pages you visit, and the duration of your visits.

Cookies

Our servers, or the servers of companies that are used to operate the Site, may place a “cookie” on your computer in order to allow you to use the Site and to personalize your experience. A cookie can be stored by your browser on your computer’s hard drive. Cookies allow us to recognize your computer while you are on the Site and help customize your online experience and make it more convenient for you. The information collected from cookies may also be used to improve the functionality of the Site and to measure traffic patterns and understand user needs and trends.

Other content providers that may appear on the Site may also use cookies that are not sent by us. We are not responsible for any such cookies, and the other content providers’ use of cookies is governed by their own privacy policies. Please note that most web browser applications (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox) have features that can notify you when you receive a cookie or prevent cookies from being sent. If you disable cookies, however, the functionality of the Site might decrease or otherwise be affected.

Google Analytics

Please note that we use Google Analytics in connection with the Site. For information regarding how Google Analytics collects and processes data, visit: www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/.

Information Use

We may use unaffiliated companies to help us maintain and operate the Site or for other reasons related to the operation of our business, and those companies may receive your personal information for that purpose. These companies have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. For example, AWeber manages our mailing list; to review AWeber’s privacy policy, visit: www.aweber.com/privacy.htm. Big Cartel facilitates the operation of our online store. To review Big Cartel’s privacy policy, visit: www.bigcartel.com/privacy. PayPal processes payments for our online store. To review PayPal’s privacy policy, visit: www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.

We may also disclose personal information about you in connection with legal requirements, such as in response to an authorized subpoena, governmental request or investigation, or as otherwise permitted by law. Finally, we may sell or buy business assets, and in such transactions user information may be one of the transferred business assets. We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian of a child under 13 whom you believe has provided personal information to us, you may contact us at: marilyn@whimsyandtea.com.

Mailing List

If you sign up for our mailing list, we will use your personal information to send you periodic communications from us. We hope you enjoy them, but please note that you can always unsubscribe through the unsubscribe link in the e-mail.

Links to Other Sites

We may provide links to other websites from time to time. Please note we are not responsible for the content or information use at any of those sites, and you should review each site’s privacy policy carefully.

Modification

We may amend or revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please review it periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any change in this Privacy Policy will mean you accept such change.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: marilyn@whimsyandtea.com.

 

Last updated August 1, 2014