Our Privacy Promise

What We Gather

Just as a chef selects the freshest ingredients, we collect only the information necessary to enhance your experience with Everyday Gourmet. We gather details you share directly and those we learn through your interactions with our site.

• Personal Details: When you sign up for our newsletter or make a purchase, you might provide your name, email, or shipping address.
• Usage Insights: We observe how you navigate our website, such as which knives or kadhais catch your eye, to tailor our offerings to your tastes.
• Communication Records: If you reach out to us with a question or share your culinary stories, we keep a record to ensure we respond thoughtfully.

Every piece of information we collect is chosen to make your journey with us as flavorful and enjoyable as a home-cooked meal.

How We Use Your Information

Your data is like a recipe—we use it carefully to create a delightful experience. Here’s how we blend your information into our operations:

• Order Fulfillment: Your address ensures your new chef’s knife arrives at your doorstep, ready for action.
• Personalized Experience: We use your browsing habits to suggest tools that match your cooking style, like recommending a tawa for perfect dosas.
• Community Engagement: Your email helps us share exclusive recipes, product launches, and culinary tips to keep your kitchen inspired.
• Customer Support: Your inquiries guide us to provide answers that make your experience with our tools even better.

We never overuse your data, ensuring it serves only to enhance your connection with Everyday Gourmet.

Safeguarding Your Data

We protect your information like a cherished family recipe. Our security measures are designed to keep your details safe from unauthorized access or misuse.

• Encryption: We use advanced encryption to secure your data during transmission, like sealing a pot to keep flavors intact.
• Access Controls: Only authorized team members, trained in data protection, can access your information.
• Regular Audits: We routinely review our systems to ensure they’re as robust as our cast-iron cookware.

Your trust is our priority, and we work tirelessly to ensure your data is as secure as a spice blend locked in an airtight jar.

Who We Share With

We’re selective about sharing your data, much like choosing the right spices for a dish. We only share your information when necessary to deliver our services or meet legal obligations.

• Service Partners: We work with trusted partners, like shipping companies, to deliver your orders promptly.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may share data with authorities, but only to the extent necessary.
• Business Transitions: In the rare case of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred, but we’ll always inform you first.

We never sell your information or share it for marketing purposes with third parties. Your data stays within our trusted circle.

Your Control Over Your Data

You’re the chef of your personal information, and we give you the tools to control it. Here’s what you can do:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you to see what’s in our recipe book.
• Update: Correct any outdated or incorrect details, like updating your address for deliveries.
• Delete: Ask us to remove your data if you no longer wish to be part of our community.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our newsletters to take a break from our culinary updates.

To exercise these rights, reach out to us at everydaygourmet@gmail.com. We’ll respond promptly, ensuring your wishes are respected.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep your information only as long as needed, like storing spices until they’re ready to season a dish. Here’s our approach:

• Active Use: We retain your data while you’re an active customer or newsletter subscriber.
• Legal Obligations: Some data, like purchase records, is kept to comply with tax or regulatory requirements in India.
• Deletion: If you request deletion or stop engaging with us, we remove your data after a reasonable period, unless legally required to keep it.

We regularly review our records to ensure we’re not holding onto data longer than necessary, keeping our systems as clean as a polished kadhai.

Keeping This Policy Fresh

Just as recipes evolve with new ingredients, our Privacy Policy may update to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We’ll notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on our website, ensuring you’re always in the loop.

If you have questions about updates or anything in this policy, contact us at everydaygourmet@gmail.com. We’re here to clarify, just like explaining the perfect way to temper spices.

Compliance and Data Protection

At Everyday Gourmet, we are committed to ensuring full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We prioritize the protection of your data and privacy, implementing industry-standard security measures to safeguard your personal information.

Data Collection and Usage

We collect, store, and process personal information strictly in accordance with legal requirements and ethical standards. Our data-handling practices are regularly reviewed to maintain compliance with evolving regulations and industry best practices.

Transparency and Accountability

Transparency is at the core of our operations. We clearly outline how your data is collected, used, and stored. Our policies reflect our ongoing efforts to maintain compliance and accountability.

User Rights and Choices

As part of our commitment to compliance, we respect your rights to access, update, and delete your personal information. You can request data modifications or removals by contacting us at everydaygourmet@gmail.com.