Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy
Last Updated: August 25, 2025
1) Who We Are
Celebrity Chef Network1004 Scotts Ridge Trl
Apex, NC 27502, USA
Phone: 919-332-0584
Email: booking@celebritychefnetwork.com
2) Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Inquiry/Contact Forms: name, email, phone number, company information, and message content.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our service providers (e.g., via cookies, pixels, and similar technologies) may automatically collect:- Identifiers and device info (IP address, device type, browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages viewed, referring/exit pages, time on page, clicks, scrolls)
- Approximate location (derived from IP address)
Sensitive Information
We do not seek to collect sensitive personal information (e.g., health, biometric, precise geolocation). Please do not submit such data via our forms.3) How We Use Information
- To respond to inquiries, provide information about booking celebrity chefs, and deliver requested services
- To coordinate with event partners and, where appropriate, celebrity managers
- To operate, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the Site
- To measure performance of marketing campaigns and deliver/measure advertising (including re‑/retargeting)
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights
4) GDPR Legal Bases
- Consent (e.g., analytics/advertising cookies where required)
- Legitimate Interests (e.g., Site operation, security, basic analytics, business development)
- Contract/Pre‑contractual Steps (handling inquiries/requests you submit)
- Legal Obligations (where processing is required by law)
5) How We Share Information
- Service Providers: analytics, advertising, hosting, security, and other vendors acting on our behalf
- Event Partners & Celebrity Managers: when necessary to respond to your inquiry or facilitate a potential engagement
- Legal & Safety: to comply with law or protect our rights, users, or the public
6) Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the Site, understand performance, and personalize/measure ads. When legally required, we obtain your consent for non‑essential cookies via a banner.Categories of Cookies
- Strictly Necessary: essential for basic functionality (security, network management). Cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Analytics: measure and improve performance (e.g., Google Analytics, Hotjar).
- Advertising: deliver and measure ads, enable re‑/retargeting (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Ads).
Manage Preferences
You can control cookies via your browser settings (blocking, deleting, or sending “Do Not Track”). Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.Third‑Party Opt‑Outs
- Google Analytics Opt‑Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Ads Settings: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
- LinkedIn Advertising Settings: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/advertising
- Hotjar Privacy/Opt‑Out: Hotjar Privacy | Hotjar Opt‑Out
7) Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including to respond to inquiries, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Third‑party analytics/advertising platforms may retain data according to their own policies.8) Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information. No method of transmission or electronic storage is completely secure; therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.9) Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)
GDPR (EU/UK) Rights
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erase data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing (including direct marketing)
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- Lodge a complaint with an EU/UK supervisory authority
CCPA/CPRA (California) Rights
- Know the categories of personal information collected, sources, purposes, and disclosures
- Access and obtain a copy of personal information
- Request deletion (subject to exceptions)
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of sale or sharing for cross‑context behavioral advertising
- Limit use/disclosure of sensitive personal information (we do not seek to collect it)
- Non‑discrimination for exercising your rights
Your Privacy Choices (Do Not Sell/Share)
We do not sell personal information. We may share personal information for cross‑context behavioral advertising through advertising cookies/pixels. You can:- Use the Cookie Settings controls on this page to disable Advertising cookies
- Send a request to opt out via email: booking@celebritychefnetwork.com