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Privacy Policy

Last updated · October 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Pretty Pearl Ventures, LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), the company behind The Patieaux Chick, collects, uses, and protects information you provide when you visit taralpaige.com, subscribe to our communications, submit a form, or take part in our community, events, and programs. By using this website, you agree to the practices described here.

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Information We Collect

Information you give us. When you fill out a form, subscribe to the newsletter, register for an event, join the Suga Circle, apply for a program, or contact us, we collect the details you provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, company or brand, social media handles, and the content of your message.

Payment information. Donations and purchases are processed by third-party payment processors such as Stripe. We do not store your full payment card details on our website.

Automatically collected information. Like most websites, we may collect standard technical information when you visit, including your browser type, device type, pages visited, referring website, and general location. This helps us understand how the site is used and how to improve it.

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How We Use Your Information

  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Send you newsletters, updates, and information you asked for
  • Process registrations, memberships, donations, and orders
  • Manage event ticketing, vendor participation, and volunteer coordination
  • Follow up on partnership, sponsorship, speaking, and press opportunities
  • Improve our website, content, and programs
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Marketing Communications

If you subscribe, we may send you email updates about the magazine, events, travel experiences, and community news. Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link, and you may unsubscribe at any time. If you no longer wish to hear from us, email support@taralpaige.com and we will remove you promptly.

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How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with trusted service providers who help us operate, such as email and customer relationship platforms, payment processors, event ticketing systems, and analytics tools. These providers process information on our behalf. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

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Cookies and Analytics

Our website and service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working, remember your preferences, and understand visitor behavior. You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, though some parts of the site may not function as intended.

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Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we delete or de-identify it.

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Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct or delete it, object to or limit certain processing, or receive a copy of it. To make a request, email support@taralpaige.com. We will verify your request and respond within a reasonable time.

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Children's Privacy

This website is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

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Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including limiting access and using reputable service providers. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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Third-Party Links

Our website links to third-party sites and services, including social media platforms, partner sites, and payment pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to Pretty Pearl Ventures, LLC at support@taralpaige.com or through the contact page.