Privacy Policy
Effective date: March 31, 2026 Business name: Culinary Collective ATL (“Culinary Collective,” “we,” “us”) Website: https://www.theculinarycollectiveatl.com/
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information Culinary Collective ATL collects, how we use it, who we share it with, how we disclose it, and the security practices we use to protect it. If you have questions, contact us at culinarycollectiveatl@gmail.com .
Information we collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Event details (date, location, guest count, dietary restrictions, preferences)
- Billing-related information you choose to share (for example, invoicing details)
- Messages you send through forms, email, or social media
- Information collected automatically (website usage data)
- IP address
- Device type and browser type
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Referring/exit pages
- Approximate location (derived from IP)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see “Cookies and analytics”)
Information from third parties
- If you interact with us on social media platforms (such as Instagram or Facebook), we may receive information based on your privacy settings on those platforms.
How we use your information
We use personal information to:
- Provide and manage our services (private chef services, catering, retreat catering, meal prep)
- Respond to inquiries and send quotes, proposals, menus, and booking confirmations
- Communicate about event logistics, dietary needs, and service updates
- Process payments and send invoices (through payment and invoicing providers)
- Improve our website, content, and customer experience
- Send marketing emails or newsletters only when you opt in (you can unsubscribe anytime)
- Protect against fraud, misuse, or security incidents
- Comply with legal obligations
Parties we disclose information to
We may disclose your information to the following categories of parties:
- Service providers (processors) that help us operate our business, such as:
- Website hosting and form tools
- Email and newsletter platforms
- Analytics providers
- Payment processors and invoicing tools
- Scheduling, communication, and file storage tools
- Event support staff and contractors
- For certain events, we may share relevant event details with servers or contractors assisting on-site (for example: timing, guest count, dietary restrictions).
- Professional advisers
- Legal, accounting, or insurance professionals when necessary.
- Legal and safety disclosures
- We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, safety, and property, or the rights, safety, and property of others.
We do not sell your personal information.
Method of disclosure
When we disclose information, we do so through:
- Secure online portals or dashboards provided by our service providers
- Email communications (for example, confirmations, menu drafts, and logistics)
- Limited internal access for Culinary Collective personnel and approved contractors
- On-site coordination when needed for event execution
We share only the information reasonably necessary to perform the service.
Cookies and analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the site function and to understand how visitors use the website.
- Essential cookies may be used for basic site functionality.
- Analytics cookies may be used to measure traffic and improve site performance.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect how the website functions.
Data security practices
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information, including:
- Limiting access to personal information to those who need it to perform services
- Using reputable third-party platforms for website hosting, email, invoicing, and payments
- Using password-protected accounts and role-based access where available
- Monitoring for suspicious activity and taking steps to reduce unauthorized access
No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide services and maintain business records
- Meet legal, tax, and accounting requirements
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Your choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as:
- Request access to the personal information we have about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain information
- Opt out of marketing emails (use the unsubscribe link in our emails)
Children’s privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
External links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact: