Privacy Policy

Welcome to ChaiNation — a site dedicated to the culture, history, and enjoyment of tea in India. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Information We Collect

Personal information you provide

We collect information you voluntarily give us when you interact with the site, for example:

• Contact details (name, email address) when you subscribe to a newsletter, send a message, or submit a comment that includes contact information.
• Content you submit (comments, guest posts or stories) — note that anything you post publicly may be visible to other visitors.

Non-personal information

We automatically collect certain non-identifying information about your visit for analytics and site improvement. This may include:

• Basic technical data such as browser type, device type, and operating system;
• Referring pages and general usage patterns (pages visited, time spent) used in aggregate to improve the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use information only for the purposes described when collecting it, including:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide services you request (for example, replying to messages or processing newsletter subscriptions).
• To publish, moderate, or manage content you submit (comments, guest articles).
• To understand and improve the site’s content, layout, and performance.
• To send occasional informational messages or service-related announcements if you sign up — you can opt out at any time.

3. Sharing and Disclosure

We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating the site (for example, email delivery services). These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide services to ChaiNation.
• When required by law, or to respond to lawful requests by public authorities.
• In connection with a sale, merger, reorganization, or other change in business control — in such a case we will notify affected users of material changes to how personal information is used.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. If you ask us to remove your personal information, we will comply except where retention is necessary for legal or legitimate business reasons (for example, to resolve disputes or comply with record-keeping obligations).

5. Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards designed to protect your information. While we strive to protect personal data, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure — we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

ChaiNation is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us and we will take prompt steps to remove that information.

7. Third-Party Links and Content

Our site may link to or embed content from third-party websites (for example, articles, videos, or social media). Those sites have their own privacy policies and practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. International Transfer

As a site focused on Indian tea culture, some processing may happen on servers located in India or in other countries. By using ChaiNation you agree to the transfer and processing of your information in those locations.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you;
• Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or unnecessary information;
• Opt out of marketing or newsletter communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to verifiable requests in a timely manner in accordance with applicable law.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. If changes are material, we will provide a clear notice on the site or by email where appropriate.

11. Contact Us

Thank you for visiting ChaiNation. We appreciate your interest in India's tea traditions and will continue working to protect your privacy while sharing tea knowledge.