Privacy Policy

At My Culinary Compass, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our services, such as booking a personal chef, requesting meal plans, or contacting us through our website.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing address, and payment details when you book our services.

- Dietary Information: Details about your dietary preferences, allergies, or restrictions to customize your meals.

- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected via cookies and analytics tools.

- Communication Data: Information you provide when you contact us via email, phone, or forms on our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

- Provide and personalize our personal chef services, including meal planning and preparation.

- Process payments and manage bookings.

- Communicate with you about your orders, updates, or promotional offers (you can opt out of marketing communications at any time).

- Improve our website and services through analytics.

- Comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting or health regulations.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

- Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate, such as payment processors or website hosting services. These providers are bound to protect your data and only use it for the services they provide us.

- Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect the safety and rights of My Culinary Compass, our clients, or the public (e.g., for fraud prevention).

We do not sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes with third parties unless we have your explicit consent.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including using secure payment processing and encryption for data transmission. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

- Access the personal information we hold about you.

- Request corrections or deletion of your data (except where we are required to retain it for legal reasons).

- Opt out of marketing communications by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in emails.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details below.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and analyze site traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, be aware that your information may be transferred to and stored in the United States, where data protection laws may differ. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website, and we will notify you of significant updates via email if you have provided your email address.

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: info@myculinarycompass.com