Tea & More Online LLC  Privacy Policy


Effective Date of Current Policy: April , 2021


1. PURPOSE


At Tea & More online, LLC. (“Tea & More online”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) we recognize that privacy is very important and we greatly value the privacy of our customers and website users. We respect your interest in knowing how information about you is processed. In this Privacy Policy (“Policy”), we describe how we collect, use, and disclose information that we obtain about users of our website, www.ImperfectFoods.com (the “Site”), our mobile application (the “App”), and the available through our Site and App (collectively, the Site, the App and the available therein are the “Services”).


The Privacy Policy explains our online and offline information practices, the kinds of information we may collect, how we intend to use and share that information, and how you can opt-out of a use or correct or change such information. All other terms not defined in Section 14 or otherwise herein will have the meanings set forth in the Terms.


2. SCOPE


This Policy applies to Personal Information that is Processed by Tea & More in the course of our business, including on Tea & More websites (each a ”Site”), mobile applications, and other online, offline or in-store offerings (together with any and all future online and offline offerings operated by or on behalf of Tea & More, the ”Services”). ”Personal Information” is any information relating, or reasonably capable of being linked, directly or indirectly, to an identified or identifiable natural person or household. All individuals whose responsibilities include the Processing of Personal Information on behalf of Tea & More are expected to protect that data by adherence to this Policy.


3. TRANSPARENCY/NOTICE – TYPES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND HOW WE USE IT


The types of Personal Information we may collect (directly from you or from Third-Party sources) and our privacy practices depend on the nature of the relationship you have with Tea & More and the requirements of applicable law. Some of the ways that Tea & More may collect Personal Information include:



We endeavor to collect only that information which is relevant for the purposes of Processing. Below are the ways we collect Personal Information and how we use it.


3.1 TYPES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT


Tea & More collects Personal Information regarding its current, prospective, and former clients, customers, users, visitors, guests, and Employees (collectively ”Individuals”). 



3.2 HOW TEA & MORE USES YOUR INFORMATION


We acquire, hold, use, and Process Personal Information about Individuals for a variety of business purposes, including:



You may contact us at any time to opt-out of the use of your Personal Information for marketing purposes, as further described in Section 5 below.



3.3 COOKIES, PIXEL TAGS/WEB BEACONS, AND ANALYTICS INFORMATION


We, as well as third parties that provide content, advertising, or other functionality on our Services, may use cookies, pixel tags, local storage, and other technologies (”Technologies”) to automatically collect information through the Services. We use Technologies that are essentially small data files placed on your computer, tablet, mobile phone, or other devices (referred to collectively as a ”device”) that allow us to record certain pieces of information whenever you visit or interact with our sites, services, applications, messaging, and tools, and to recognize you across devices to automatically collect information through the Services.



Our uses of such Technologies fall into the following general categories:



If you would like to opt-out of the Technologies we employ on our sites, services, applications, or tools, you may do so by blocking, deleting, or disabling them as your browser or device permits.


3.4 THIRD-PARTY SITES AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS


The Site may contain links to other websites and other websites may reference or link to our Site or other Services. These other domains and websites are not controlled by us, and Tea & More does not endorse or make any representations about Third-Party websites or social media platforms. We encourage our users to read the privacy policies of each and every website and application that they interact with. We do not endorse, screen or approve, and are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such other websites or applications. Visiting these other websites or applications is at your own risk.

The Site and our other may also contain links and interactive features with various social media platforms. If you already use these platforms, their cookies may be set on your device when using our Site or other Services. You should be aware that Personal Information which you voluntarily include and transmit online in a publicly accessible blog, chat room, social media platform or otherwise online, or that you share in an open forum may be viewed and used by others without any restrictions. We are unable to control such uses of your information when interacting with a social media platform, and by using such you assume the risk that the Personal Information provided by you may be viewed and used by third parties for any number of purposes.


4. ONWARD TRANSFER – TEA & MOREMAY DISCLOSE YOUR INFORMATION


4.1 INFORMATION WE SHARE


We may share your information as described in this Policy (e.g., with our Third-Party service providers; to comply with legal obligations; to protect and defend our rights and property) or with your permission.



4.2 DATA TRANSFERS


All Personal Information collected via or by Tea & More may be stored anywhere in the world, including but not limited to, in the United States, in the cloud, on our servers, on the servers of our affiliates or the servers of our service providers. Your Personal Information may be accessible to law enforcement or other authorities pursuant to a lawful request. By providing information to Imperfect Foods, you consent to the storage of your Personal Information in these locations.


5. OPT-OUT


5.1 E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONS


If you receive an unwanted email from us, you can use the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of the email to opt-out of receiving future emails. We will process your request within a reasonable time after receipt. Note that you will continue to receive transaction-related emails regarding products or you have requested. We may also send you certain communications regarding Tea & More and our and you will not be able to opt out of those communications (e.g., communications regarding updates to our Terms and Conditions or this Policy).


5.2 DO NOT TRACK


Do Not Track (”DNT”) is a privacy preference that users can set in certain web browsers. DNT is a way for users to inform websites and that they do not want certain information about their webpage visits collected over time and across websites or online services. Please note that we do not respond to or honor DNT signals or similar mechanisms transmitted by web browsers.


5.3 COOKIES AND INTEREST-BASED ADVERTISING


As noted above, you may stop or restrict the placement of cookies on your computer or remove them from your browser by adjusting your web browser preferences. Please note that cookie-based opt-outs are not effective on mobile applications. However, on many mobile devices, application users may opt out of certain mobile ads via their device settings.


The online advertising industry also provides websites from which you may opt-out of receiving targeted ads from our data partners and our other advertising partners that participate in self-regulatory programs. You can access these, and also learn more about targeted advertising and consumer choice and privacy, at www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp, or http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ and www.aboutads.info/choices/. You can also choose not to be included in Google Analytics here.


To be clear, whether you are using our opt-out or an online industry opt-out, these cookie-based opt-outs must be performed on each device and browser that you wish to have opted-out. For example, if you have opted-out on your computer browser, that opt-out will not be effective on your mobile device. You must separately opt-out on each device. Advertisements on Third-Party websites that contain the AdChoices link and that link to this Privacy Policy may have been directed to you based on anonymous, non-Personal Information collected by advertising partners over time and across websites. These advertisements provide a mechanism to opt-out of the advertising partners’ use of this information for interest-based advertising purposes.


6. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS


If you are a California resident, please review these additional privacy disclosures, which provide a summary of how we collect, use, and disclose Personal Information about you and explain your rights under California law.


6.1 CATEGORIES OF INFORMATION WE COLLECT, USE, AND DISCLOSE FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES


We collect the following categories of Personal Information as described in Section 3.1 (Types of Personal Information We Collect) above:



We collect this Personal Information from you, your devices, third parties, or as otherwise described in this Privacy Policy. We use these categories of Personal Information as described in Section 3.2 (How Tea & More Uses Your Information) above. We disclose these categories of Personal Information for the business purposes described in Section 4.1 (Information We Share) above.


California law requires that we provide transparency about Personal Information we ”sell,” which for the purposes of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), broadly means scenarios in which Tea & More has shared Personal Information with partners in exchange for valuable consideration. In the preceding 12 months, we have “sold” the following categories of personal information: name, email address, phone number. For information about opting out of the use of your information for these purposes, please visit the Tea & More Privacy Center.


6.2 YOUR RIGHTS AS A CALIFORNIA RESIDENT


Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to request access to or deletion of their Personal Information, to request additional details about our information practices, to opt out of the ”sale” of Personal Information, if applicable, and to not be discriminated against. Below we explain how you may exercise these rights.



Upon receipt of your request to exercise your rights to access and edit or delete your Personal Information, we will verify your identity to protect your security and privacy. After submitting a request, you will be required to verify your request via email so please monitor your email for a verification code. Note that even if we honor your request to delete your information, we may retain certain information as required or permitted by law, such as to ensure that we can honor our product warranty.


6.3 SHINE THE LIGHT


If you are a California resident, you also have the ability to ask us, once per year and free of charge, for a notice identifying the categories of Personal Information, as defined by California Civil Code Section 1798.83, we share with third parties for their direct marketing purposes and the contact information for such third parties. If you would like a copy of this notice, please email us at info@teamoremio.com Tea & More only shares Personal Information with third parties for their own marketing purposes as described herein or as you may consent.


7. SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION


We take steps to ensure that your information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Unfortunately, the Internet cannot be guaranteed to be 100% secure, and we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you provide to us. We do not accept liability for unintentional disclosure.


By using the Site or providing Personal Information to us, you agree that we may communicate with you electronically regarding security, privacy, and administrative issues relating to your use of the Site. If we learn of a security system’s breach, we may attempt to notify you electronically by posting a notice on the Site or sending an e-mail to you. You may have a legal right to receive this notice in writing.


8. RETENTION


Tea & More retains the Personal Information we receive as described in this Policy for as long as you use our or as necessary to fulfill the purpose(s) for which it was collected, provide our products and services, resolve disputes, establish legal defenses, conduct audits, pursue legitimate business purposes, enforce our agreements, and comply with applicable laws.


9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY


We do not knowingly collect, maintain, or use Personal Information from children under 13 (and in certain jurisdictions under the age of 16) years of age, and no part of the Site is directed to children under the age of 13 (and in certain jurisdictions under the age of 16). If you learn that your child has provided us with Personal Information without your consent, you may alert us at info@teamoremio.com If we learn that we have collected any Personal Information from children under 13 (and in certain jurisdictions under the age of 16), we will promptly take steps to delete such information and terminate the child’s account.


10. INTERNATIONAL USERS


By using the Site, you will transfer data to the United States. By choosing to visit the Site, utilize the or otherwise provide information to us, you agree that any dispute over privacy or the terms contained in this Privacy Policy will be governed by the law of the State of California and the adjudication of any disputes arising in connection with Tea & More or the Site will be in accordance with the Terms.


If you are visiting from the European Union or other regions with laws governing data collection and use, please note that you are agreeing to the transfer of your information to the United States and processing globally. By providing your Personal Information, you consent to any transfer and processing in accordance with this Policy.


11. OTHER RIGHTS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION


11.1 CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY AND PRACTICES



11.2 COMPLIANCE


This Policy shall be implemented by Tea & More and all its operating divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates. Tea & More has put in place mechanisms to verify ongoing compliance with Privacy Shield Principles and this Policy. Any Employee that violates these privacy principles will be subject to disciplinary procedures.


12. DEFINITIONS


The following capitalized terms shall have the meanings herein as set forth below.