Privacy Policy

Effective date: 06/04/2026

Introduction By Leigh Anderson LLC ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect through our website and services, how we use it, with whom we share it, and your rights.
Information we collect

Contact details: name, email, phone number, postal address.
Booking and event information: event date, guest counts, dietary requirements, menu choices, invoices, payment details (partial/last four digits via processor), and correspondence.
Account data: if you create an account, username and password (hashed).
Usage data: IP address, device & browser information, pages visited, referrer, analytics.
Cookies and tracking: session and persistent cookies, tracking pixels.
Communications: messages, reviews, photos you provide for promotion (only with consent).

Directly from you (forms, bookings, emails, calls).
Automatically via cookies, analytics, and server logs.
From third parties you authorize (payment processors, social platforms) or public sources.

To provide, manage, and improve catering and private chef services and the website.
To process bookings, payments, invoices, and refunds.
To communicate about your booking, send confirmations, updates, and promotional offers (with consent where required).
To fulfill legal and tax obligations, enforce terms, prevent fraud, and ensure safety.
To analyze and improve site performance and user experience.

Legal basis for processing (where required) Where applicable, we process personal data based on:

Cookies and tracking We use cookies and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand site usage and improve functionality. You can control cookies via your browser settings; disabling some cookies may affect site features.
Sharing and disclosure We may share data with:

Service providers: payment processors, email providers, hosting, analytics, and contractors who help deliver services.
Venues or event partners as necessary to fulfill bookings.
Legal authorities when required by law or to protect rights. We do not sell personal data.

Third-party links Our site may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices—please review their policies.
Data retention We retain personal data as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and for legitimate business purposes (typically 3–7 years for financial records; other data retention may vary).
Data security We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect data. However, no transmission over the internet is completely secure.
International transfers If data is transferred outside your country (e.g., to cloud providers), we implement appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable law.
Your rights Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
Object to or restrict processing.
Port your data.
Withdraw consent (for marketing). To exercise rights, contact us (details below). We may require verification and will respond per applicable law.

Children Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have, contact us to request deletion.
Marketing communications We may send promotional emails if you opt in. You can opt out anytime via the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.
Changes to this policy We may update this policy. We will post the revised version with a new effective date. Significant changes will be communicated where required.
Contact For questions, requests, or to exercise rights:
By Leigh Anderson LLC
Email: experience@byleighanderson.com