Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 11, 2026

Golden State Dressage LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website sokachick.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and make purchases. Please read this policy carefully. By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and billing information provided when placing an order or creating an account
• Order Information: Products purchased, transaction amounts, payment method type, and order history
• Communications: Messages sent through our contact form, email correspondence, and customer support interactions
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address provided when subscribing to our marketing communications

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data
• Cookies and Tracking Data: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information. See our Cookie Policy section below.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfill your orders, including sending order confirmations and shipping updates
• To process payments through PayPal's secure payment system
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To send promotional communications (with your consent)
• To improve and optimize our website and product offerings
• To detect and prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions
• To comply with legal obligations

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (e.g., PayPal for payment processing, shipping carriers for order fulfillment, email service providers for marketing communications)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information where required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction

Payment Processing

All payment transactions are processed by PayPal. We do not store credit card numbers or sensitive payment information on our servers. PayPal's privacy practices govern the handling of your payment information. For more information, see PayPal's Privacy Policy at paypal.com/privacy.

Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies — small data files stored on your browser. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., shopping cart functionality, session management)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., pages visited, time spent)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (e.g., cookie consent status)

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including shopping cart functionality.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Order information is typically retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance purposes.

Your Rights Under GDPR (EU Residents)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing

Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used
• The right to delete your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected] with the subject "Privacy Rights Request."

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will delete such information.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over the content and practices of those sites and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us: