PRIVACY POLICY
The Culinary Management Company
Effective Date: March 1, 2026

  1. Introduction

The Culinary Management Company (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates www.CulinaryManagement.Co (the “Site”) and provides consulting, coaching, educational programs, food safety certification services, and related professional services (collectively, the “Services”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose information resulting from your use of the Site and our Services.

By using the Site or engaging with our Services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly and information collected automatically. Information You Provide

We may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Business name and business information

  • Business stage, goals, and intake responses

  • Program enrollment details

  • Referral partner registration data

  • Communications sent to us

Payment information is processed exclusively through third-party processors (see Section 7).

You provide this information when you:

  • Subscribe to our email list

  • Complete intake or assessment forms

  • Enroll in programs

  • Submit inquiries

  • Register as a referral partner

  • Contact us

You are responsible for ensuring that the information you provide is accurate and current.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may collect:

  • IP address and general geographic region

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referring source

  • Date and time of visit

This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools and is used to improve performance and user experience.

3. Cookies

We use cookies to operate and improve the Site.

Types of cookies used:

  • Session cookies (site functionality)

  • Preference cookies (remember settings)

  • Security cookies (protect transactions)

  • Analytics cookies (improve performance)

We do not use advertising or behavioral retargeting cookies.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, portions of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

4. How We Use Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain Services

  • Process enrollments and payments

  • Deliver program materials

  • Send transactional communications

  • Send marketing communications (with opt-out option)

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Improve Site functionality

  • Detect fraud and protect security

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Enforce agreements

    5. Email Communications

By subscribing or enrolling, you consent to receiving communications related to your engagement.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

Transactional emails related to active enrollments or purchases cannot be opted out of during the engagement period.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide Services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

Participant records may be retained for business, credential verification, or legal purposes unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Payment Processing

Payments are processed through third-party providers, including Squarespace Payments, PayPal, and Klarna.

We do not store or access your payment card details.

Payment processors handle data in accordance with PCI-DSS security standards and their own privacy policies.

8. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

Service Providers – Vendors assisting with hosting, payment processing, email delivery, analytics, or operations.

Legal Authorities – When required by law.

Business Transfers – In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

Protection of Rights – When necessary to protect the Company's rights or safety.

All service providers are contractually obligated to safeguard data.

9. Referral Partner Program

If you submit a referral, you confirm you have appropriate permission to share that individual’s contact information.

Referred individuals will be contacted directly by The Culinary Management Company and handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable security measures, including SSL encryption, secure hosting environments, access controls, and reputable third-party payment processors.

No internet transmission is 100 percent secure. In the event of a data breach affecting personal information, we will provide notice as required by applicable law.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

  • Access to personal data

  • Correction of inaccurate data

  • Deletion requests (subject to legal retention obligations)

  • Opt-out of marketing communications

California residents may have rights under the CCPA. Florida residents may have rights under applicable Florida privacy laws. European Economic Area residents may have rights under the GDPR.

For EEA residents, we process personal data based on:

  • Contractual necessity

  • Legitimate business interests

  • Legal compliance

  • Consent (where applicable)

To exercise rights, contact: corporate@culinarymanagement.co

We will respond within 30 days where required by law.

12. International Data Transfers

The Company operates in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

13. Children’s Privacy

The Site and Services are not directed to individuals under 18.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate action.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any revised policy.

15. Contact Information

The Culinary Management Company
11528 W State Road 84 #550393
Davie, FL 33325
United States

Email: corporate@culinarymanagement.co
Phone: (954) 637-3303
Website: www.CulinaryManagement.Co