Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 31, 2025
Business Name: Anchor & Ale, LLC
Website: chefnathanryan.com

Anchor & Ale, LLC (“we,” “us,” “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website chefnathanryan.com, engage with our services, or communicate with us.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or services:

• Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide through contact forms, booking requests, or event inquiries.
• Payment Information: If applicable, payments made for private chef services, catering, or event bookings are processed securely by third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store your credit card or banking information.
• Usage Information: Non-identifying data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits, and referring/exit pages.
• Cookies & Tracking: We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance site functionality, analyze website traffic, and improve user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries, booking requests, and customer service needs.
• Provide catering, private chef, and event services.
• Process payments and send invoices or receipts.
• Improve website functionality, security, and user experience.
• Send occasional marketing or promotional emails (only if you have opted in).

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information in limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors (such as payment processors, website hosting providers, or email service providers) who perform services on our behalf.
• Legal Obligations: When required to comply with law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Business Operations: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

Your Privacy Choices

• Email Marketing: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
• Cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may limit functionality on our website.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will delete it.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites.

Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” at the top revised accordingly.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Anchor & Ale, LLC
Email: info@chefnathanryan.com
Phone: +1 (340) 344-2045
Location: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands