How We Use Your Information

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

• To improve and maintain our website and services.

• To respond to your inquiries or service requests (e.g., casting inquiries, project collaborations).

• To send marketing communications if you’ve opted in to receive them.

• To comply with legal obligations or respond to legal requests.

Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you opt-in (e.g., newsletter signups, contact forms).

• Contractual Necessity: For processing any bookings, inquiries, or contracts.

• Legitimate Interests: Our legitimate business interests, such as marketing and improving our website.

• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or providing services, such as:

• Hosting providers, email platforms, or payment processors.

• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

Data Retention

We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to track visitor behavior and improve user experience. These cookies may collect data about your browsing patterns, preferences, and other related activities.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more detailed information, please see our [Cookie Policy].

Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your data, where applicable.

• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.

• Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing, including marketing.

• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another provider.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

Security of Your Data

We implement industry-standard measures to secure your personal data and protect it from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission or storage can be guaranteed as 100% secure, so while we strive to protect your data, we cannot ensure absolute security.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Last Updated” date. We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

• chefs@dirtykitchen.co.uk