Effective Date: January 1st, 2024
LibraryChef (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.librarychef.com, register for accounts, purchase services, or interact with our platform.
By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information You Provide
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Full name, email address, phone number, mailing address
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Account credentials (username and password)
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Billing and payment information (credit/debit card, PayPal, etc.)
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Any other information you provide when signing up for services, classes, newsletters, or contacting us
b. Automatically Collected Information
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IP address, device type, browser type, operating system
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Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, and other interactions
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Cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies
c. Sensitive Information
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We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as health data or government identification.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used for purposes including:
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To provide, manage, and improve our services and website
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To process payments and manage subscriptions
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To communicate with you regarding orders, updates, and promotions
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To personalize your experience and provide content relevant to you
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To comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements
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To detect, prevent, or respond to fraud, security breaches, or illegal activities
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:
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Service Providers: Companies that help us deliver services, process payments, provide customer support, or perform analytics
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Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights and safety
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Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Improve website functionality and performance
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Analyze usage and trends
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Deliver relevant marketing or promotional content
You can disable cookies through your browser, but some features of the website may not function properly.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you may have the following rights:
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Access, correct, or delete your personal information
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Object to or restrict processing of your data
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Withdraw consent for marketing communications
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Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
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Opt-out of the sale of personal information (for CCPA residents)
Requests can be made via contact@librarychef.com. We will respond in accordance with applicable laws.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to:
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Provide services
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Comply with legal obligations
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Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Unused or expired personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Security of Your Information
We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
Important: No system is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your personal information.
8. Minors’ Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information to us, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. International Users
If you access LibraryChef from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and stored in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.
10. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date”. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: contact@librarychef.com
Address: Po Box 384, Lake Hiawatha New Jersey 07034, USA