California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Compliance
At Culinary Step, accessible from https://culinarystep.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal information. This page explains your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and outlines how we collect, use, and share your data.
1. What is the CCPA?
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants California residents specific rights regarding their personal information. This law enhances consumer control and transparency by regulating how businesses collect, process, and share personal data.
2. Personal Information We Collect
Under the CCPA, “personal information” refers to data that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to an individual. We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Identifiers: Name, email address, IP address, and other contact details.
- Internet Activity: Browsing behavior, search history, and interactions with our website.
- Geolocation Data: General location information derived from your IP address.
- Commercial Information: Details about purchases or services you’ve engaged with (if applicable).
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information, such as health or financial data.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your personal information may be used for the following purposes:
- Providing and improving our services to enhance your user experience.
- Communicating with you, including responding to inquiries and sending newsletters.
- Analyzing website performance and usage trends to improve functionality.
- Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
4. Your Rights Under the CCPA
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Know: You can request details about the specific personal information we have collected, including:
- The sources from which it was collected.
- The purposes for which it was collected.
- The categories of third parties with whom we share your data.
- Right to Delete: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions (e.g., if the data is necessary to complete a transaction or comply with legal obligations).
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale of your personal information; however, Culinary Step does not sell personal information to third parties.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercising your rights under the CCPA will not result in discriminatory treatment, such as denial of services or changes in pricing.
5. How to Exercise Your Rights
To submit a request under the CCPA, please contact us at:
📧 Email: [email protected]
We will verify your identity before processing your request and aim to respond within 45 days. If additional time is required, we will notify you with an updated timeline.
6. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data with trusted third-party service providers to support business operations, such as:
- Website hosting and maintenance to ensure smooth operation.
- Analytics tools to track website usage and improve user experience.
- Email communications for newsletters, promotional content, and important updates.
All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it solely for the agreed-upon purposes.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality.
- Performance Cookies: Help us optimize site performance and usability.
- Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant ads and track marketing effectiveness.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Updates to This CCPA Policy
We may update this CCPA Policy periodically to reflect changes in our data practices or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this CCPA Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
📧 Email: [email protected]
Thank you for trusting Culinary Step with your privacy! 🍽✨