Effective Date: June 13, 2026

BalkanTeas.com (“Website,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

  • Contact us
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Leave comments
  • Participate in surveys or promotions
  • Download resources
  • Submit forms through the Website

Personal information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • IP address
  • Any information you choose to provide

Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect certain non-personal information, including:

  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Referral source
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of visits
  • General geographic location
  • Website usage statistics

Cookies

BalkanTeas.com uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, remember preferences, and support advertising.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Website may not function properly.

Analytics

We use analytics services, including Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors interact with our Website.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

  • IP address
  • Device information
  • Browser information
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referral sources

This information is used solely for website improvement and performance analysis.

For more information about Google’s privacy practices, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.

Advertising

We may display advertisements through third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense.

These advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to deliver personalized advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior.

Google may use the DART cookie to serve ads based on your visits to this Website and other websites.

You can learn more about Google’s advertising policies and opt-out options through Google’s Ad Settings.

Affiliate Programs

BalkanTeas.com participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions when visitors purchase products through affiliate links found on the Website.

Affiliate relationships do not affect our editorial content, opinions, or recommendations.

Please review our Affiliate Disclosure for additional information.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send:

  • Updates

  • New content notifications

  • Promotional information

  • Educational resources

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.

Sharing Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate the Website, including:

  • Email service providers

  • Analytics providers

  • Advertising partners

  • Website hosting providers

These third parties are only given access to information necessary to perform their services.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Accessing your data
  • Correcting inaccurate information
  • Requesting deletion of your data
  • Restricting processing
  • Objecting to certain uses of data

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately so we can remove the information.

Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page along with an updated effective date.

Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact Page.