Last updated: December 8, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Fork Yeah Chef (“Fork Yeah Chef,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services (collectively, the “Services”).

By using the Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with us, you may provide information such as:

Contact details – Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.

Event details – Event date, time, location, guest count, menu preferences.

Dietary/allergy info – Any dietary restrictions, allergies, or preferences you tell us about for planning your event.

Account info – If we offer accounts, login information such as username and password.

Communication content – Messages you send via forms, email, text, social media, or other channels (including inquiries, feedback, and testimonials).

Payment information – If you pay us directly via our site or invoicing system, we may collect limited billing details. Typically, full card details are processed by a secure third-party payment processor (we do not store complete payment card numbers ourselves).

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website or use our Services, we may automatically collect:

Usage data – Pages you visit, links you click, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and other actions.

Device and technical data – IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and similar technical information.

Cookies and similar technologies – Small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, understand website usage, and improve our Services.

You can often control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:

Payment processors

Booking or scheduling tools

Social media platforms (if you interact with us there)

Any information we receive from third parties will be handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy and the third party’s own policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

Providing and managing our Services

Responding to inquiries and booking requests

Planning and executing your events or meal services

Managing reservations, deposits, and payments

Communication

Sending confirmations, updates, reminders, and follow-ups related to your event or booking

Responding to your questions or support requests

Improvement and personalization

Understanding how our website and Services are used

Improving our menu options, customer experience, and website functionality

Marketing (where permitted)

Sending you information about new services, offers, or updates we think may interest you

You may opt out of non-essential marketing communications at any time as allowed by law.

Legal, security, and compliance

Enforcing our Terms & Conditions

Protecting our rights, property, and safety (and that of our customers or others)

Complying with legal obligations and requests from authorities, where required by law

3. Legal Bases for Processing (If You Are in the EEA/UK)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

Contract – When processing is necessary to perform a contract with you (e.g., your event booking) or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.

Legitimate interests – For our legitimate business interests (for example, improving our Services, preventing fraud), provided your rights and interests do not override those interests.

Consent – When you have given consent for a specific purpose (e.g., certain types of marketing). You can withdraw your consent at any time.

Legal obligation – When processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.

4. How We Share Your Information

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

Service Providers & Vendors

Payment processors

Booking and scheduling platforms

Email/text providers

Website hosting, analytics, and IT support providers

These third parties only receive the information needed to perform specific services on our behalf and are expected to protect your information.

Event-Related Partners

If necessary for your event, we may share limited details with trusted partners (e.g., rental companies, additional staff) solely to fulfill your booking.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to confidentiality obligations.

Legal & Safety Reasons

To comply with laws, regulations, legal processes, or lawful requests.

To protect the rights, property, or safety of Fork Yeah Chef, our customers, or others.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Keep you logged in (if applicable)

Remember your preferences

Analyze website traffic and usage

Improve and personalize your experience

You can typically control cookies through your browser settings. Some browsers also offer “Do Not Track” (DNT) features; our website’s response to DNT may vary depending on the technology we use.

6. Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including:

Providing Services to you

Meeting our legal, accounting, or reporting obligations

Resolving disputes and enforcing our agreements

When information is no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize it, subject to any legal requirements to retain it longer.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system or transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You are responsible for keeping any account credentials (if applicable) safe and secure.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have some or all of the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access – Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Correction – Request that we correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.

Deletion – Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations to retain it.

Restriction – Request that we restrict certain processing of your data.

Objection – Object to certain processing, including direct marketing.

Data portability – Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format where technically feasible and legally required.

Withdraw consent – If we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

If you are in the EEA/UK, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. California Privacy Rights (If Applicable)

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and related laws, such as:

The right to know what categories of personal information we collect and how we use and share it.

The right to request access to and deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

The right to correct inaccurate personal information.

The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not currently sell personal information in exchange for money).

You or your authorized agent can contact us using the information below to exercise these rights. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.

11. International Transfers

If you access our Services from outside the country where our business is based, your information may be transferred to and processed in a country with different data protection laws than your own. We will take appropriate steps to ensure your information receives adequate protection in line with applicable laws.

12. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services (for example, payment processors, booking tools, or social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the Services after any changes means you accept the updated Policy. If you do not agree to the changes, please stop using the Services.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Fork Yeah Chef
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 916-805-1043
Mailing Address: 4976 Golden st. Pollock Pines CA, 95726