Privacy Policy

LocalChef values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our platform to book private chef experiences across Rhode Island.

By using LocalChef, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

We may collect the following types of information:

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
• Location data (to facilitate booking services in your area)
• Messages exchanged on the platform between users and chefs
• Profile information (photos, bio, cuisine specialties for chefs; dietary preferences for customers)

We use your data to:

• Facilitate bookings between customers and private chefs
• Process payments securely
• Enable communication between users and chefs
• Improve platform functionality and user experience
• Provide customer support
• Prevent fraud and enforce platform rules

All payments are handled by secure third-party providers (e.g. Stripe). LocalChef does not store your full credit card number or payment details on our servers. Your financial information is encrypted and processed in compliance with PCI-DSS standards.

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share limited information in these situations:

• Between customers and chefs to fulfill bookings (e.g. name, event details, dietary needs)
• With payment processors to complete transactions
• When required by law or to respond to legal requests
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of LocalChef, our users, or the public

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure hosting, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

As a user, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Update your profile information at any time through your account settings

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@localchefri.com.

We use essential cookies only to keep the platform functioning properly, such as maintaining your login session. We do not use advertising or third party tracking cookies.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some platform functionality.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.