Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Contact: security@teatimepac.com

Tea Time Political Association (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect, how we use and disclose it, and the rights available to individuals, particularly under Florida law and in certain other states.


1. Scope and Applicability
  • This policy applies to all users of our website, regardless of their location.
  • It incorporates requirements under:
2. Information We Collect
We may collect:
  • Personal Identifiable Information (PII): such as name, email address, postal address, telephone number.
  • Sensitive Information (under Florida FDBR): including race, religion, health, sexual orientation, precise geolocation, biometric data, or data about individuals under 18. Davis Wright TremaineEthyca
3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

  • Communicate with you regarding our activities, events, or updates.
  • Respond to your inquiries or requests.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including FEC requirements.
  • Enhance and manage our services.
4. Florida-Specific Rights and Requirements

Under the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR):

  • Users may confirm, access, correct, delete, or receive a portable copy of their personal data. CookieYesNational Law Review
  • You may opt out of:
    • Sale or sharing of personal data,
    • Targeted advertising,
    • Profiling,
    • Processing via voice or facial recognition. EthycaCookiebot
  • Consent is required before processing sensitive data. Hintze LawEthyca
  • We must provide a clear privacy notice that includes:
    • Categories of personal and sensitive data processed,
    • Purpose of processing,
    • How to exercise your rights and appeal decisions,
    • Whether data is shared with third parties,
    • How to submit requests for rights. DataGuidanceSecuriti
  • If we sell sensitive or biometric data, the policy must state:

    “NOTICE: This website may sell your sensitive personal data,” or, for biometric data: “NOTICE: This website may sell your biometric personal data.”Securiti

  • Personal data retention is limited to:
    • The duration needed for the original purpose,
    • Or no more than two years after your last interaction. JD Supra
  • We follow reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security practices. DataGuidance
5. California-Specific Notices

CalOPPA requires:

  • A conspicuous link labeled like “Your California Privacy Rights” linked to this policy. Wikipedia
  • Disclosure of the categories of information collected, how it’s shared, and instructions for review or correction.

CCPA/CPRA (applies if thresholds are met):

  • Rights for California residents include:
    • Know: what data is collected and if it’s sold/shared,
    • Access, Delete, Correct their data,
    • Opt out of sale or sharing of personal information. Wikipedia+1
  • Shine the Light Law:
    • Disclose, upon California residents’ request, what personal information has been shared with third parties for direct marketing. This must include a designated contact point.Wikipedia
6. Third‑Party Sharing and Processors
  • We may share personal information with third-party service providers as necessary for operations (e.g., email, hosting).
  • Any such processors are required to abide by privacy and security obligations consistent with Florida’s FDBR, including cooperating on data requests and assessments. JD Supra
7. Minimization & Retention
  • We collect only information that is adequate, relevant, and reasonably necessary for the purposes identified. DataGuidanceEthyca
  • Data is retained only as long as necessary or until two years after last user interaction, whichever comes first. JD Supra
8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal data. DataGuidanceEthyca

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13 years old. Under Florida FDBR, individuals under 18 are considered minors, and their data is treated as sensitive, requiring heightened consent. Hintze LawEthyca

10. How to Exercise Your Rights

Residents under Florida or California laws may contact us at security@teatimepac.com to:

  • Access, correct, delete, or obtain a copy of personal data.
  • Opt out of sale, sharing, profiling, targeted advertising, or voice/facial recognition.
  • Appeal any decision regarding your request.
  • For California residents: request disclosure of third-party data sharing (Shine the Light).

We aim to respond within 45 days and may extend by 15 days if needed. EthycaNational Law Review

11. Policy Updates
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We update this policy as needed to reflect legal changes, especially under Florida FDBR or California laws. Changes are effective upon posting, with the Effective Date updated accordingly.


Summary of Key State‑Specific Notes
State Key Privacy Rights & Requirements
Florida Opt-in consent for sensitive data; opt‑out rights; privacy notice with specific disclosures; data retention limit; enhanced data security requirements.
California Conspicuous privacy link; data sale/sharing disclosures; rights to know, delete, correct; Shine the Light reporting; CPRA enhancements if thresholds met.

We understand privacy is critically important. If you have any questions or want to exercise your rights under applicable laws, please contact us at security@teatimepac.com.