Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 2026
Information We Collect
At thepickledporch, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we may collect from you when you visit our website, thepickledporch (the "Site"), and how we use, share, and protect that information. We collect various types of information, including:
- Personal Information: This includes any information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address. We collect this information when you voluntarily provide it to us through forms on our Site, such as when you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.
- Usage Data: We may collect information about how you access and use our Site. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data. This information helps us understand how our Site is being used and improve our services.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our Site and store certain information. For more details on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To Provide and Maintain Our Services: We use your personal information to create and manage your account, process transactions, and provide customer support.
- To Improve Our Site: We analyze usage data to enhance the functionality and user experience of our Site. This includes identifying trends, monitoring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns, and making data-driven decisions.
- To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to send you newsletters, marketing materials, and other information that may be of interest to you. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may process your personal information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.
Information Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Site ("Service Providers"), provide the service on our behalf, perform service-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our Site is used. These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
Cookies and Tracking
Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Site and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Site and enable you to navigate and use its features.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often. This information helps us improve our Site.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Your Rights and Choices
As a resident of California, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights include:
- The Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- The Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- The Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to direct us to not sell your personal information to third parties.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Information" section below.
Data Security
The security of your personal information is important to us, and we strive to implement and maintain reasonable, commercially acceptable security procedures and practices appropriate to the nature of the information we store to protect it from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure.
However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its security, and you provide your personal information at your own risk.
International Data Transfers
Your information, including personal information, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.
If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including personal information, to the United States and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Changes to Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: news@thepickledporch.com
- Phone: +12164178877
- Address: Willis Tower, 233 S Wacker Dr, Floor 15, Office 42, Chicago, IL 60606, United States