Privacy Policy
Chef on the Block (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website https://www.chefontheblock.ca (the “Site”), make a purchase, or interact with us.
This policy complies with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
a) Information You Provide Directly
When you:
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Place an order
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Subscribe to our newsletter
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Contact us via email or the contact form
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Full name
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Shipping and billing address
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Email address
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Phone number
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Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment gateways)
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Order history
b) Automatic Information Collection
When you visit our Site, we may collect:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
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Device type
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Cookies and similar technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process and fulfill your orders
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Communicate order updates and promotions
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Respond to inquiries
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Improve our website and offerings
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Comply with legal obligations
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Prevent fraud and protect our website
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with trusted third parties such as:
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Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
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Shipping partners (e.g., Canada Post, UPS)
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Email marketing tools (only if you opt-in to receive newsletters)
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Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
These third parties only receive the minimum data necessary to perform their services.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
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Remember your cart contents
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Understand website usage patterns
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Improve user experience
You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings.
5. Your Rights
As a Canadian resident, you have the right to:
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Access the personal information we hold about you
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Correct or update your personal information
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Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)
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Request deletion of your data, where applicable
To exercise these rights, email us at: privacy@chefontheblock.ca
6. Data Storage & Security
We store your data securely and take appropriate measures to protect it against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., payment processors, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
Chef on the Block
Email: privacy@chefontheblock.ca
Website: www.chefontheblock.ca