Privacy Policy for ChefShine

At ChefShine, accessible from www.ChefShine.com, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect your privacy. By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

While using our site, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Postal Address
• Demographic Information

Non-Personal Data

We may also collect non-personal identification information whenever you interact with our site. This may include the browser name, the type of computer, and technical information about your means of connection to our site, such as the operating system and the Internet Service Providers utilized, and other similar information.

How We Use Your Information

ChefShine may use the collected information for various purposes, including but not limited to:

• To provide and maintain our website
• To notify you about changes to our site
• To allow you to participate in interactive features of our site when you choose to do so
• To provide customer support
• To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our site
• To monitor the usage of our site
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To send you newsletters, marketing or promotional materials, and other information that may be of interest to you

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We will process your personal data only when we have a legal basis to do so. The legal bases include:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract with you
• Compliance with a legal obligation
• Legitimate interests pursued by ChefShine or a third party

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

ChefShine uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our site and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Session Cookies: We use session cookies to operate our site.
• Preference Cookies: We use preference cookies to remember your preferences and various settings.
• Security Cookies: We use security cookies for security purposes.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information unless we provide users with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your personal information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

Security of Your Information

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.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you have certain data protection rights. ChefShine aims to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your personal data.

• You have the right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
• You have the right to rectification. You have the right to have your information rectified if that information is inaccurate or incomplete.
• You have the right to object. You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.
• You have the right of restriction. You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
• You have the right to data portability. You have the right to be provided with a copy of the information we have on you in a structured, machine-readable, and commonly used format.
• You have the right to withdraw consent. You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where ChefShine relied on your consent to process your personal information.

Third-Party Websites

Our site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy and terms of service of any third-party site you visit.

Food Blog Risks and Liability Disclaimer

Allergies and Dietary Restrictions

ChefShine is committed to providing accurate information regarding ingredients, but we cannot guarantee the safety of any recipe for individuals with food allergies or dietary restrictions. It is your responsibility to verify all ingredients and their sources before consuming any recipe. We advise consulting with a healthcare provider for any dietary concerns.

Cooking Safety

While we provide cooking tips and safety guidelines, ChefShine is not liable for any injuries or accidents that occur during the preparation or consumption of recipes. It is essential to follow proper cooking and handling procedures to ensure food safety.

Changes to This Privacy 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. 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 Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: contact@chefshine.com