Effective Date: 8/15/2025
Chef GreenBean is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website or services.

By using our site or booking our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect the information necessary to provide you with a high-quality, personalized experience. This may include:

• Personal Information
  When you contact us, submit a booking request, or make a payment, we may collect:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Event details (e.g., date, location, guest count)

  • Billing or payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

• Automatically Collected Information
  Like most websites, we may collect anonymous technical information such as:

  • Your IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited on our site

  • Date and time of access

This information helps us improve our website and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and provide event quotes

• To process and confirm bookings

• To communicate with you about your event

• To improve our services and website performance

• To send occasional updates or promotions (only if you opt-in)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Payment Security
We use trusted third-party payment processors (such as [Stripe, Square, PayPal — update as needed]) to handle all financial transactions. Chef GreenBean does not store or have access to your full payment information (such as credit card numbers).
All transactions are encrypted and handled over secure HTTPS connections.
4. Cookies
Our website may use cookies or similar tracking tools to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve navigation and functionality.
You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy—typically until your event has concluded and any necessary follow-up is completed, or as required by law.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you

• Ask for corrections or updates to your information

• Request deletion of your data (where legally applicable)

• Opt out of any marketing emails (via unsubscribe links)

To make a request, please contact us directly at [insert email or link to Contact Us page].
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites (e.g., payment providers, social media, event vendors). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their policies before sharing any personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for adults 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the effective date updated at the top. We encourage you to review it periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact us.