Effective Date: October 5, 2025
Last Updated: October 5, 2025
Van Harlan Private Chef (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our private chef services, website, or communicate with us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
Name
Contact details (email, phone number, billing and service address if provided)
Dietary preferences and restrictions
Event details (date, time, location, guest count)
Payment information (processed securely by third-party processors)
b. Automatically Collected Information
IP address, browser type, and device type
Pages visited and time spent on our site
Cookies and similar technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide, personalize, and manage your private chef services
Communicate about bookings, menus, and service updates
Process payments and issue receipts
Improve our services and website
Send promotional offers (only with your consent)
Comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:
Service providers (such as payment processors, email providers, and logistics partners)
Legal authorities when required by law or court order
Business transfers in connection with a sale, merger, or acquisition
All third parties are required to protect your data and use it only for legitimate business purposes.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or as otherwise permitted. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time (see “Contact Us” below).
5. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to operate effectively and improve your experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure—if a breach occurs, we will comply with all applicable notification laws.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
Access or receive a copy of your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with a new “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Van Harlan Private Chef
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 903-952-2433
