Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ChefnMe, Inc. ("ChefnMe," "we," "us," or "our") operates the ChefnMe mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using ChefnMe, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our Service, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Phone number
• Mailing/event address
• Profile photos
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Dietary preferences and event details

Chef-Specific Information

If you register as a chef, we may additionally collect:

• Professional qualifications, certifications, and culinary experience
• Cuisine specialties and service areas
• Menu offerings and pricing
• Food handler permits and business licenses
• Gallery photos of your work

Automatically Collected Information

• Device type, operating system, and browser information
• IP address and approximate location
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• Push notification device tokens (if you grant permission)

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account
• To match customers with chefs based on preferences, location, and availability
• To process bookings, quotes, and payments
• To facilitate communication between customers and chefs
• To send push notifications about booking updates, messages, and promotions (with your consent)
• To improve and personalize the Service
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Other Users: Customers can see chef profiles; chefs can see booking request details.
• Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate the Service (payment processors, cloud hosting, analytics, email delivery).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), secure database storage, and access controls. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at privacy@chefnme.com.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for push notifications (via device settings)
• Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@chefnme.com.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services including Supabase (authentication and database), Stripe (payment processing), and OpenAI (AI-assisted onboarding). Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information.

9. Children's Privacy

ChefnMe is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: privacy@chefnme.com