Cookie Policy for Village Tea Corner
Welcome to Village Tea Corner. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on villageteacorner.com, why we use them and how you can control them. This page is part of our commitment to transparency and user privacy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit — preferences, login status, and analytics that help us improve the site.
Why we use cookies (summary)
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functions (navigation, security).
- Performance & Analytics cookies: Help us understand site traffic and usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Functional cookies: Remember choices you make (language, layout).
- Advertising & Affiliate cookies: Used by third-party partners (for example Amazon Associates) to track referrals, measure performance and show relevant offers.
Types of cookies we use
1. Essential / Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They do not store personal information.
2. Performance and analytics cookies
We use analytics tools to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the website so we can improve content and user experience. Example: Google Analytics.
3. Functional cookies
These remember your preferences and choices (like preferred language). They improve the site experience but are not essential.
4. Advertising, affiliate and tracking cookies
We participate in affiliate programs (for example Amazon Associates). Affiliate partners and advertising networks may set cookies to track conversions and commissionable sales. These cookies can also enable personalized ads outside our site.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties (services we use): analytics providers, payment processors, social networks and affiliate platforms. These third parties control their own cookies and we do not control how they store/process data.
How to control or delete cookies
You can control cookies at the browser level. Below are general instructions — choose your browser and follow detailed steps from its help pages:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.
- Safari (Mac/iOS): Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data or Settings → Safari → Settings for Websites (iOS).
Disabling cookies may affect site functionality and your experience on the site.
Manage tracking and analytics
If you want to opt out of Google Analytics tracking across websites, visit the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on page. For other services, check their opt-out tools or privacy pages.
Affiliate links & cookies
Village Tea Corner participates in the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate programs. When you click an affiliate link, a tracking cookie may be set by the affiliate network to record referrals. These cookies help us earn a commission when purchases are made through our links. We never share your personal information with affiliates unless explicitly required for an order or payment.
Children
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately and we will remove it.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our services. When we update the policy, we will revise the Last updated date at the top of this page.
Contact us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or want to request removal of data, contact us at: you@yourmail.com or use our Contact Page.
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