Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2024

Welcome to PekinChef ("we," "us," or "our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website pekinchef.com.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Submit recipes or comments
• Contact us through our contact forms
• Participate in contests or promotions

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Username and password
• Profile information
• Payment information (when applicable)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Access times
• Pages viewed
• Referring website addresses

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and maintaining our website
• Improving user experience
• Sending newsletters and marketing communications
• Responding to inquiries and support requests
• Processing transactions
• Preventing fraud and maintaining security
• Complying with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With service providers who assist in our operations
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and safety
• In connection with a business transfer or merger
• With your consent

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Right to access your personal information
• Right to correct inaccurate information
• Right to request deletion of your information
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We will take appropriate measures to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Marketing Communications

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly. However, you will continue to receive service-related communications.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

12. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email:

14. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights regarding their personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights include:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights