Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 21, 2025

Registered in California, USA

Business Type: Online-Only Educational Services

1. Overview

The GF Culinary School (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website and use our services.

This website is intended for users located in the United States, and we comply with applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Sign up for workshops or courses
- Subscribe to our mailing list
- Contact us via forms or email
- Purchase digital products or services

This may include:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Billing Address
- Payment Information (processed securely via third-party platforms; we do not store payment details)
- Any other information you choose to provide

We do not collect sensitive information such as health data, Social Security numbers, or government-issued IDs.

3. How We Use Your Information

We collect your information to:
- Provide and manage access to our courses and services
- Communicate with you about your purchases, account, and updates
- Send newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.
We may share limited information with trusted third parties only as necessary to:
- Process payments (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Manage email communications (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
- Host and secure our website
- Comply with legal obligations

These providers are required to protect your information and comply with applicable privacy laws.

5. California Consumer Privacy Rights (CCPA)

As a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know: What personal information we collect, how we use it, and with whom we share it.
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Delete: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions.
- Opt-Out: Know that we do not sell your information, so no opt-out is necessary.

To exercise your rights, contact us at: www.thegfculinaryschool.com
We may verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Understand user behavior for analytics purposes
- Enhance user experience

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or storage method is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Users

We are a U.S.-based business operating under U.S. laws. If you access our website from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States.

10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

11. Contact Information

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

Email: www.thegfculinaryschool.com

Business Location (Registered in California, USA)

Online-Only Services:
The GF Culinary School provides services exclusively through www.thegfculinaryschool.com. All content and interactions are digital. No physical goods or in-person services are offered.