Privacy Policy

Afternoon Tea Magazine
Last updated: 4 August 2025

Afternoon Tea Magazine ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Who We Are

We are Afternoon Tea Magazine, a business registered in Ireland.
Registered Address: 5 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2, D02 R744, Ireland.

What Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

Name
Email address

We collect this data when:

You subscribe to our newsletter
You send us a message through our contact page

We do not collect payment information or require account registration.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your data based on:

Consent – when you sign up for our newsletter or contact us
Legitimate interests – to respond to your inquiries and manage communications

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Send our weekly email newsletter (only if you have subscribed)
Respond to messages sent via our contact page

Data Sharing

We only share your data with trusted third parties necessary for running our services:

Mailchimp – to manage our email list and send newsletters

We do not sell or rent your data to anyone.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website is built and hosted on Wix, which may use cookies to ensure website functionality and performance. While we do not directly collect technical data such as IP addresses or analytics, Wix may do so as part of its hosting services.

You can manage or block cookies using your browser settings. For more information, see Wix’s Cookie Policy.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct or update any inaccurate data
Request the deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: accounts@theafternoonteacollection.com

Data Retention

We keep newsletter subscriber data until you unsubscribe.
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months after your last message.

Data Security

We use secure platforms (Wix and Mailchimp) and take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, or misuse.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and content are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and any related disputes are governed by the laws of Ireland. We also comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR").

Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: accounts@theafternoonteacollection.com
5 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2, D02 R744, Ireland