Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for The Nourish Chef

Last Updated: November 18, 2024

Nourish Me, under the sole proprietorship of Charity L Phillips, (referred to as "The Nourish Chef" throughout this policy and throughout this website for marketing purposes), is committed to respecting your privacy and committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.thenourishchef.com) and outlines your rights under applicable laws, including GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, and CalOPPA. By accessing our site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Our website collects limited personal data and usage information, primarily through Wix’s native analytics, third-party analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), and our contact message form. The types of information we may collect include:

Automatically Collected Information: Through cookies and analytics tools, we may collect non-identifying information about your browser, IP address, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data helps us understand site usage and improve user experience.
Voluntarily Provided Information: If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect your name and email address. Additionally, if you contact us through the message form on our website, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide. These details are collected only if you provide them voluntarily.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information in the following ways:

To Improve Our Services: Non-identifying information from analytics helps us analyze trends and improve website content.
To Respond to Inquiries: Information submitted via our contact message form is used to respond to your specific inquiries.
For Email Marketing: If you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send occasional marketing materials. You can unsubscribe at any time by following the link at the bottom of our emails.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your information:

Consent: We process your information with your consent when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a contact message through our website form.
Legitimate Interests: We may process analytics data to understand and improve our website functionality.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

The Nourish Chef does not sell or share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. We may share non-personal analytics data with our service providers, such as Wix and Google Analytics, to improve our website performance. In cases required by law, we may disclose personal information if it is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect the rights of The Nourish Chef.

5. Your Rights

Right to Access: You can request details about the information we have collected about you.
Right to Delete: You may request deletion of any personal information collected.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for any processing of your personal information by unsubscribing from our newsletter or contacting us regarding your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at charityfrey@gmail.com or call 785-317-0024.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to collect data and track user activity. You can manage cookies through your browser settings or use tools like the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

9. Privacy of Minors

Our website is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to request deletion.

10. International Transfers (GDPR Compliance)

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, or processed in the United States. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the “Last Updated” date revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.