Privacy Policy – The Gourmet Studio by Chef Hugo
Effective Date: March 14, 2026
The Gourmet Studio by Chef Hugo (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website thegourmet-studio.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide:
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave comments, or submit inquiries through our contact form.
Automatically Collected Information:
When you visit our Website, certain data is collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and date/time of visits. This information is collected via cookies and tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyze site usage.
Cookies and Tracking
Our Website uses cookies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, perform analytics, and support basic Website functions. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit some features of the Website.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our Website
- Respond to your comments, questions, and inquiries
- Send newsletters and recipe updates if subscribed
- Analyze Website traffic and improve performance and content
- Protect against fraudulent activity and ensure security
Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data. Your information may be shared only with trusted service providers who help us operate the Website (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics) and only to the extent necessary to provide their services.
Comments and User Content
When you post comments, we collect the information in the comment form, your IP address, and browser details for spam detection. Profiles and comments may be publicly visible on the Website.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as needed for service provision, legal compliance, or legitimate business purposes.
Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under this age.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data; however, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
As a US resident, you have rights regarding your personal information. You may contact us to access, correct, or request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted here with the effective date. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any changes.