Privacy Policy & Data Protection

1. Information We Collect

Chef Augustin (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the website chefaugustin.com (the “Site”). We collect minimal information to provide and improve our service.

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, browser type. Collected automatically via Google Analytics.
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device. See Section 3.
• Contact Information: If you email us, we receive your email address and any information you choose to share.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Analyze site traffic and improve content
• Display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• Respond to your inquiries
• Maintain site security

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except as described in this policy.

3. Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (theme preference, cookie consent).
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors use the site.
• Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense may use cookies to show personalized ads based on your browsing history.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

• Google AdSense: Displays advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Google Analytics: Tracks site usage. Data is anonymized where possible.
• Cloudinary: Hosts our images. May collect technical data for content delivery.

5. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email listed on our Contact page.

6. Data Retention

We retain usage data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Cookie data is retained according to each cookie's expiration period.

7. Children's Privacy

Our site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from yours. By using our site, you consent to such transfers. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit our Contact page.