LEGAL

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1/1/2025

The Culinary Edge ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (https://theculinaryedge.com) ("Website"). By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

  • When you fill out forms on our Website (e.g., the contact form), we collect the information you provide, such as:

    • Name

    • Email address

    • Other details you choose to share

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • We use cookies and similar technologies to collect certain information automatically when you visit our Website. This includes:

    • IP address

    • Browser type

    • Device information

    • Pages viewed

    • Time spent on the Website

1.3 Information from Third Parties

  • We may collect information from third-party services such as Google Analytics and Google Ads for tracking and advertising purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form.

  • To analyze Website usage and improve performance using Google Analytics.

  • To provide personalized advertising through Google Ads.

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics, advertising, and Website functionality. By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies unless you opt out.

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the operation of the Website.

  • Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to track Website usage.

  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google Ads to deliver personalized advertising.

3.2 Managing Cookies

  • Our Website features a cookie consent banner in compliance with GDPR and California privacy laws, allowing you to manage your cookie preferences.

  • You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with third parties only in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: We share data with Google Analytics and Google Ads to provide analytics and advertising services.

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Your Privacy Rights

5.1 For EU/EEA Visitors (GDPR Compliance)

  • You have the right to:

    • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.

    • Restrict or object to the processing of your data.

    • Withdraw consent for cookie tracking.

  • To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

5.2 For California Residents (CCPA Compliance)

  • You have the right to:

    • Know what personal information we collect and how we use it.

    • Request deletion of your personal information.

    • Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal data).

  • To make a request, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

Data Retention

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

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

  • Email: contact@theculinaryedge.com

  • Address: 75 Oak Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94107

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.