Privacy Policy

Chefleoskitchen respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data in a transparent, lawful, and secure manner. This Privacy Policy explains how chefleoskitchen.com collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you visit and use this website. It is intended to provide clear information about the limited categories of personal data processed through this food blog, including recipe pages, cooking guides, ingredient articles, kitchen tips, and other culinary content.

This Privacy Policy is designed to align with applicable data protection principles, including the General Data Protection Regulation. By accessing and using chefleoskitchen.com, you acknowledge that certain technical and usage-related information may be collected automatically in order to operate, secure, maintain, and improve the website.

Chefleoskitchen does not request or require user account creation, registration, payment details, or ordering information. The website does not provide interactive account-based services. The primary forms of information processing on this site relate to cookies, IP addresses, browser and device information, and page visit data collected through standard website analytics and technical functionality. If you choose to contact Chefleoskitchen directly by email, any personal data included in your message will be processed solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and maintaining related correspondence where necessary.

Chefleoskitchen is a food blog and culinary information website providing recipes, cooking inspiration, preparation techniques, ingredient guidance, kitchen advice, and related editorial content. For the purposes of applicable data protection law, Chefleoskitchen acts as the controller of personal data processed through chefleoskitchen.com.

If you have any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, you may contact:

• Email: contact@chefleoskitchen.com

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through your use of chefleoskitchen.com and through direct email communications sent to contact@chefleoskitchen.com. It covers data collected automatically through website technologies and data voluntarily provided by you when contacting the website by email.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, or services that may be linked from recipe pages, ingredient references, cooking resources, or other content. If you navigate to an external website, that third party will process data under its own privacy terms and policies, and Chefleoskitchen is not responsible for those independent practices.

3.1 Information collected automatically

When you visit chefleoskitchen.com, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, server logs, and analytics tools. This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device and operating system information
• Referring pages or sources
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• General navigation behavior on the website
• Date, time, and technical request information

3.2 Information you provide by email

If you contact Chefleoskitchen at contact@chefleoskitchen.com, the website may process the information you include in your email correspondence, such as:

• Your name, if provided
• Your email address
• The content of your message
• Any other information you choose to include in the email

Please do not send sensitive personal data or confidential information unless it is necessary for your inquiry. Email communications may not always be fully secure in transit, and you should exercise discretion in the information you choose to share.

Chefleoskitchen processes personal data only where there is a valid legal basis and a legitimate operational need to do so. Personal data may be used for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and present the website and its food blog content
• To analyze website traffic, usage trends, and performance
• To enhance site functionality, readability, and user experience
• To protect the website against misuse, malicious activity, unauthorized access, and technical threats
• To diagnose server issues, errors, and technical problems
• To respond to inquiries or correspondence sent by email
• To comply with applicable legal obligations, lawful requests, or regulatory requirements
• To establish, exercise, or defend legal claims where necessary

Where the General Data Protection Regulation applies, Chefleoskitchen relies on one or more of the following legal bases for processing personal data:

• Legitimate interests: to operate the website, understand visitor engagement, improve content quality, maintain security, prevent abuse, and ensure the proper technical functioning of chefleoskitchen.com.
• Consent: where cookies or similar technologies require consent under applicable law, processing will be based on your consent, which may be withdrawn where legally required and technically feasible.
• Legal obligation: where processing is necessary to comply with legal, regulatory, or enforcement obligations.
• Pre-contractual steps or communications: where you initiate contact by email and processing is necessary to respond to your request or inquiry.
• Legal claims: where processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal rights.

Chefleoskitchen uses cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions and to gather analytics about how visitors use the site. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help websites function efficiently and provide useful information to website operators.

Cookies and analytics may be used to:

• Recognize repeat visits
• Measure page performance and traffic patterns
• Understand which recipes, articles, and cooking guides are most frequently viewed
• Improve website structure, content organization, and usability
• Support site security and technical reliability

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that restricting cookies may affect certain aspects of website functionality, performance, or analytics accuracy. Where required by law, non-essential cookies will be used only on the basis of valid consent.

Chefleoskitchen does not sell personal data. Personal data may be disclosed only where reasonably necessary and legally permitted, including in the following circumstances:

• To service providers that support website hosting, analytics, maintenance, security, or email communications, subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations
• To legal, regulatory, or governmental authorities where required by law or lawful process
• To protect the rights, property, safety, integrity, and legal interests of Chefleoskitchen, website users, or others
• In connection with a business reorganization, transfer, or similar operational change, where permitted by law and subject to appropriate safeguards

Any disclosure will be limited to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

Website infrastructure, analytics tools, email systems, or technical service providers may process data across different systems or locations. Where personal data is transferred in a manner subject to data protection restrictions, Chefleoskitchen will take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented, such as contractual protections, lawful transfer mechanisms, or equivalent protective measures as required by applicable law.

Chefleoskitchen retains personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Technical usage data and analytics data may be retained for a limited period necessary to evaluate performance, maintain security, and support website administration. Email correspondence may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, maintain communication records, resolve disputes, or comply with legal obligations.

When personal data is no longer required, it will be deleted, anonymized, or securely disposed of where reasonably practicable.

Chefleoskitchen implements reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction. These measures may include secure hosting practices, restricted access controls, monitoring, and standard website security protections.

However, no website, server, email transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, while reasonable efforts are made to protect personal data, Chefleoskitchen cannot warrant or guarantee absolute security. You use the website and communicate by email at your own discretion and risk.

Subject to applicable law, you may have rights in relation to your personal data, including the right to:

• Request access to personal data processed about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request erasure of personal data in certain circumstances
• Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Request data portability where applicable
• Lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been infringed

To exercise any applicable rights, please contact contact@chefleoskitchen.com. Reasonable steps may be taken to verify your identity before responding to a request. Certain rights may be limited where exceptions or overriding legal grounds apply.

Chefleoskitchen publishes recipes, ingredient suggestions, preparation methods, cooking techniques, food handling guidance, and nutritional discussions for general informational purposes only. While reasonable care is taken in preparing and presenting content, all recipes, instructions, and culinary recommendations are used at your own risk and discretion.

12.1 Allergy and ingredient risks

Food allergies, intolerances, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions vary widely from person to person. Ingredients listed in recipes may contain allergens or may be processed in facilities that handle allergens. Substitutions, brand variations, cross-contact, and kitchen practices may alter allergen exposure. It is your sole responsibility to review ingredient labels, verify allergen information, assess suitability for your dietary needs, and consult an appropriate professional where necessary. Chefleoskitchen disclaims liability for allergic reactions, sensitivities, or adverse outcomes arising from the preparation or consumption of recipes or ingredients referenced on the website.

12.2 Cooking and kitchen safety

Cooking involves inherent risks, including but not limited to cuts, burns, fires, food contamination, undercooking, overcooking, and equipment-related hazards. You are responsible for using proper judgment, safe food handling practices, appropriate hygiene, correct storage methods, and suitable cooking temperatures. Chefleoskitchen makes no representation or warranty that any recipe or technique is appropriate for every skill level, kitchen setup, or piece of equipment. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Chefleoskitchen disclaims liability for injury, damage, loss, or harm resulting from the use or misuse of any recipe, instruction, method, tip, or kitchen recommendation published on the website.

12.3 Nutritional information

Any nutritional information, calorie figures, serving estimates, or dietary references provided on chefleoskitchen.com are approximate only and are offered as general guidance. Such estimates may vary significantly depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, portion sizes, preparation methods, measurement accuracy, and cooking conditions. Nutritional content is not guaranteed to be complete, accurate, or suitable for medical, dietary, or health-related decision-making. You should consult a qualified professional for advice tailored to your specific needs.

12.4 No professional advice

Content on Chefleoskitchen does not constitute medical, nutritional, dietary, legal, or professional advice. The website makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, reliability, accuracy, or fitness of content for any particular purpose. Your reliance on any information provided by the website is strictly at your own risk.

Chefleoskitchen is a general audience website and is not directed to children as a primary audience. The website does not knowingly seek to collect personal data from children through account-based or interactive features. If you believe that personal data has been provided inappropriately through email or otherwise, please contact contact@chefleoskitchen.com so that appropriate steps may be considered.

Recipe posts, ingredient references, and informational articles may contain links to external websites for convenience or reference. Chefleoskitchen does not control and is not responsible for the privacy, security, content, or data handling practices of third-party websites. Accessing such links is at your own discretion and risk.

Chefleoskitchen reserves the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technical operations, website functionality, or data processing practices. Any updated version will be published on this page and will become effective upon posting unless otherwise stated. Continued use of chefleoskitchen.com after any changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy to the extent permitted by law.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the processing of personal data, or a request relating to your privacy rights, please contact:

• Email: contact@chefleoskitchen.com