Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Yes Chef Studio (“Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit yeschef.studio (the “Site”) or use any related services (collectively, the “Services”).

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Account details – name, email address, password, billing address.
• Payment information – card details processed via our payment provider (we never store full card numbers).
• Content & interactions – messages, comments, submissions, or enquiries you send us.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device data – IP address, browser type, device identifiers.
• Usage data – pages viewed, links clicked, time spent, referring URL.
• Cookies & similar technologies – see Section 5.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from social-login providers, advertising partners, and analytics services, subject to their privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use data to:

1. Provide, operate, and maintain the Services.
2. Process transactions and manage subscriptions.
3. Respond to enquiries and provide customer support.
4. Improve and personalise the Site and Services.
5. Send administrative or marketing communications (with opt-out).
6. Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or illegal activity.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK users)

• Contract performance – to deliver Services you request.
• Legitimate interests – to maintain and improve our Services.
• Consent – for optional cookies or marketing email.
• Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws.

5. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use first-party and third-party cookies for essential functionality, analytics, and advertising. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings; some features may become unavailable.

6. Marketing Communications

With your consent (or where permitted by law) we may send newsletters or promotions. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email or by contacting us.

7. Sharing Your Information

We only share personal data with:

• Service providers (hosting, payment, analytics) under confidentiality agreements.
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect rights.
• Successors in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (we will notify you of changes).

8. International Transfers

Your information may be processed outside your jurisdiction. We implement appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect international transfers.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy or as required by law.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to: access, correct, delete, restrict, or port your data; object to processing; and withdraw consent at any time. UK/EU users can lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. California residents have additional rights under the CCPA (see “California Privacy Notice” addendum if applicable).

11. Security

We apply reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data. No system is 100 % secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 16. If we learn that we have, we will delete it promptly.

13. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may modify this Policy at any time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes means acceptance.

15. Contact Us

Questions? Email hello@yeschef.studio or write to:

Data Protection Officer

Yes Chef Studio

166 Geary St
San Francisco
California 94108