Effective Date: 11/3/2024
Pastel Path (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, pastelpath.com, and any services provided therein, including email subscriptions, tarot card reading bookings, event services, and educational content. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information directly from you when you:
- Subscribe to Our Mailing List: We collect your email address through forms integrated with Mailchimp, which we use for marketing purposes. If you book a tarot reading, we may use the email you provide to add you to our marketing list.
- Book Tarot Readings: When booking a tarot reading, you provide us with your contact information (such as name and email address) to schedule and communicate about the reading.
- Submit an Event Form: Our events form collects contact information and other details required to create a personalized quote for event services, including but not limited to weddings, parties, festivals, etc.
- Access Educational Resources: We offer free educational resources with no subscription required. For extended resources or additional materials, we provide a Patreon option for subscribers who wish to support and access more in-depth content.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:
- To Send Marketing Emails: Email addresses collected via Mailchimp forms or bookings are added to our email list to share news, updates, and promotional content related to our business. You may unsubscribe from these emails at any time by following the unsubscribe link included in each email.
- To Provide Services: We use the contact details provided in bookings and event forms to fulfill your requests, confirm appointments, and send event quotes.
- To Improve Our Website: We analyze general user data and website usage patterns to enhance our website’s content, layout, and functionality.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (such as Mailchimp for email marketing) and are bound by contractual obligations to keep personal information confidential and only use it for specified purposes.
4. GDPR Compliance for European Residents
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data we hold.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we hold to another organization or directly to you, under certain conditions.
- Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello(at)pastelpath.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
5. CCPA Compliance for California Residents
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: You have the right to request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale of Personal Information: We do not sell your personal information. If this policy changes in the future, we will update this privacy policy to provide an opt-out option.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Email]. We will respond to your request within 45 days.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party sites (e.g., Patreon). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We will also have links to Amazon for referenced materials, tarot card decks, and more. We may also incorporate third party links to other platforms and content creators where necessary. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when accessing them.
7. Security of Your Information
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, please be aware that no online data transmission or storage system is completely secure. While we strive to use acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or maintain information from individuals under 13.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes to our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.
10. Your Choices and Rights
- Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link provided in each email.
- Request Access or Deletion: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us using the details below.
11. Disclaimer for Tarot Card Readings
All tarot card readings provided through our website and services are intended for entertainment purposes only. They are not a substitute for medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. For any concerns regarding health, legal matters, or finances, please consult a qualified professional.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: hello(at)pastelpath.com