Privacy Policy

Last Updated:   02/26/2026/

Welcome to PandaTao (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit pandatao.me.

PandaTao is an independent cultural project dedicated to sharing perspectives on Chinese tea, travel, and traditional craft culture.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited information to improve your experience on our website.

a) Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you:

  • Contact us via email

  • Subscribe to a newsletter (if applicable)

  • Leave a comment

We may collect:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Any information you choose to share in your message


b) Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we may collect certain technical data automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring websites

This information helps us understand how visitors use the site and improve content quality.


2. Cookies

PandaTao may use cookies to:

  • Improve site performance

  • Analyze visitor behavior

  • Remember user preferences

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.


3. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

  • Website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Hosting providers

  • Email service providers

These services may process limited data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

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


4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Improve website content and performance

  • Monitor traffic and user behavior trends

  • Maintain website security

We only collect information that is necessary for these purposes.


5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information.

However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. By using this website, you acknowledge this inherent risk.


6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for communication or legal purposes.

If you wish to have your information deleted, please contact us.


7. Your Rights

Depending on your location (including the EU and other jurisdictions), you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent to data processing

  • Request information about how your data is used

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:

📧 pandatao.me@gmail.com


8. Children’s Privacy

PandaTao is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.


9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be reflected by revising the “Last Updated” date above.


10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

📧 pandatao.me@gmail.com
🌏 Based in China