Cookie Policy

This policy explains how Golden Steep uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We believe in transparency about the data we collect and how we use it to improve your experience with our rare tea curation services.

Last updated: December 15, 2025

Understanding Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize your browser and remember certain information about your visit. We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and provide personalized content.

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline them if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of our website's features.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate as intended.

Functionality Storage: Maintains essential site features
Security Storage: Protects against fraud and ensures secure browsing

Status: Always Active

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to measure and improve the performance of our site.

Analytics Storage: Tracks website performance and user behavior

Status: Optional (requires consent)

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help us deliver more relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.

Advertising Storage: Enables advertising features and remarketing
Advertising User Data: Sends user data to advertising platforms
Ad Personalization: Personalizes advertising based on your interests

Status: Optional (requires consent)

Personalization Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience when you return to our site.

Personalization Storage: Stores your individual preferences

Status: Optional (requires consent)

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can control which cookies we use by adjusting your preferences below. Your choices will be saved and applied across our entire website.

Essential Cookies

Required for website functionality and security

Always Active

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how you use our website

Advertising Storage

Enable advertising and remarketing features

Advertising User Data

Share data with advertising platforms

Ad Personalization

Receive personalized advertising content

Personalization Storage

Remember your preferences and settings

Your Rights and Control

You have several rights regarding cookies and your data:

Withdraw Consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time by returning to this page or using the cookie banner on our homepage.
Access Stored Data: You can request information about the data we have collected through cookies.
Delete Cookies: You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Browser Controls: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.

Most browsers provide options to:

View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies
Block cookies from specific sites
Block all cookies from being set
Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Cookie Usage & Opt-Out Options

Cookies help us improve your experience, but their use is optional. If you do not wish to be tracked via cookies, you can:

Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Use browser extensions or tools to manage cookie permissions
Contact us to request removal of any related data that may have been collected

You are free to browse our website without accepting cookies or submitting personal information. We honor your choice and ensure compliance with your privacy preferences.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about how we use cookies or would like to exercise your rights regarding cookie data, please contact us through our contact form. We're committed to transparency and will respond to your inquiry promptly.