Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2, 2026

BecomingTia.com is a personal lifestyle blog created by Tia. This privacy policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit this website.

By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this privacy policy.

Information collected

When you visit BecomingTia.com, certain information may be collected automatically. This may include:

  • your IP address
  • browser type
  • device type
  • pages visited
  • time spent on the website
  • referring links
  • general location information
  • interactions with website content

This information helps me understand how visitors use the website and how I can improve the reader experience.

If you choose to contact me, subscribe to emails, leave a comment, or fill out a form, you may also provide personal information such as:

  • your name
  • your email address
  • your website, if provided
  • any message or details you choose to share

I only collect information that is reasonably needed to run this website, respond to messages, improve content, and communicate with readers.

How information is used

Information collected through BecomingTia.com may be used to:

  • respond to messages or inquiries
  • send emails or updates, if you have subscribed
  • improve website content and user experience
  • understand which posts and pages are helpful to readers
  • monitor website performance and traffic
  • manage comments, forms, and website security
  • support affiliate links, sponsored content, advertising, or collaborations
  • comply with legal requirements

I do not sell your personal information.

Email subscriptions

If you subscribe to receive emails from BecomingTia.com, your name and email address may be used to send blog updates, resources, recommendations, or other content related to this website.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting me directly.

Comments

If comments are enabled on this website, information submitted through the comment form may be collected. This may include your name, email address, website, comment, IP address, and browser information.

This information may be used to display your comment, respond to you, and help detect spam or protect the website.

Please avoid sharing sensitive personal information in comments.

Contact forms

If you contact me through a form or email link on this website, the information you provide may be used to respond to your message.

Contact form submissions may be stored for record-keeping, communication, and website security purposes.

Cookies

BecomingTia.com may use cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Cookies are small files stored on your browser or device. They help websites remember information, understand visitor behaviour, improve user experience, and support analytics or advertising.

Cookies may be used to:

  • understand how visitors use the website
  • remember preferences
  • improve website performance
  • support affiliate links
  • support advertising and personalized ads
  • protect the website from spam or security issues

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Analytics

BecomingTia.com may use analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors use the website.

These tools may collect information such as:

  • pages visited
  • time spent on the website
  • device type
  • browser type
  • general location
  • referring websites

This information is used to improve the website, understand reader interests, and create more helpful content. You can learn more about how Google collects and uses data through its Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Advertising and Google AdSense

BecomingTia.com may display ads through Google AdSense or other third-party advertising partners.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a visitor’s previous visits to BecomingTia.com or other websites.

Google’s use of advertising cookies allows Google and its partners to serve ads to visitors based on their visit to this website and/or other websites on the internet.

You can learn more about how Google handles data through its Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Visitors may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings:
https://adssettings.google.com/

Visitors may also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting AboutAds:
https://www.aboutads.info/choices/

Affiliate links

Some posts on BecomingTia.com may include affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission if you click a link and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate partners may use cookies or tracking links to understand purchases, referrals, or commissions.

I only share products, places, services, or resources that feel relevant to the content of this website.

Sponsored content, gifted experiences, and collaborations

BecomingTia.com may occasionally feature sponsored posts, gifted experiences, hosted visits, affiliate partnerships, or brand collaborations.

Any sponsored or gifted content will be disclosed clearly within the relevant post when applicable.

All opinions shared on this website are my own.

Third-party links

BecomingTia.com may include links to third-party websites, shops, restaurants, cafés, booking platforms, social media platforms, videos, resources, or other websites.

I am not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites.

Once you leave BecomingTia.com, you should review the privacy policy of any external website you visit.

Embedded content from other websites

Posts on BecomingTia.com may include embedded content, such as videos, images, social media posts, maps, or other media.

Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited the other website directly.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.

How information is protected

Reasonable steps are taken to protect personal information submitted through this website.

However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While I aim to protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

How long information is kept

Personal information is kept only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

For example:

  • email subscriber information is kept until you unsubscribe
  • contact form messages may be kept as long as needed to respond or maintain records
  • comments may remain on the website unless removed
  • analytics information may be retained according to the settings of the analytics provider

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • request access to personal information held about you
  • ask for corrections to your personal information
  • withdraw consent from email communication
  • request deletion of your personal information, where applicable
  • disable cookies through your browser settings
  • opt out of personalized advertising

To make a request, please contact me using the information below.

Children’s privacy

BecomingTia.com is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact me so the information can be reviewed and deleted if appropriate.

Changes to this privacy policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “last updated” date.

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, you can contact:

Tia
BecomingTia.com
Email: contact@becomingtia.com