Privacy Policy
Last updated May 22, 2026
This is a plain-language summary of what we collect, why, and what you can ask us to do with it. It applies to eatcookjoy.com and the Eat Cook Joy booking service.
Who we are
Eat Cook Joy connects Bay Area households, offices, and teams with local private chefs. You can reach us any time at hi@eatcookjoy.com.
Information we collect
We only collect what we need to match you with a chef:
- Contact info — your email address (and phone, if you provide it).
- Booking preferences — neighborhood, preferred night, tier, and any dietary or allergy notes you choose to share.
- Usage data — basic, privacy-respecting analytics about which pages you visit, so we can improve the site.
We do not ask for, or want, sensitive information beyond the dietary notes you choose to give us so a chef can cook safely.
How we use it
- Match you with a chef and confirm your booking.
- Communicate with you about your booking and the service.
- Send occasional updates if you join our mailing list (you can unsubscribe any time).
- Improve menus, coverage, and the booking experience.
Who we share it with
We share the minimum necessary, and we never sell your data.
- Your chef — the chef assigned to your booking receives what they need to cook for you (e.g. neighborhood, allergies).
- Service providers — email and payment processors that operate the service on our behalf, under contract.
- Legal — if required by law or to protect the safety of our users and chefs.
Cookies & analytics
We use a small amount of analytics to understand which pages are useful. We don't use cookies to build advertising profiles. You can block cookies in your browser without breaking the site.
Your choices & rights
You can ask us to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, or to stop emailing you. Email hi@eatcookjoy.com and we'll handle it. California residents have specific rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know and the right to delete — the same email covers those requests.
Data retention
We keep your information only as long as needed to provide the service and meet legal obligations, then delete or anonymize it.
Children
The service is for adults. We don't knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13.
Changes
We'll update this page when our practices change and revise the “last updated” date above. Material changes will be communicated by email where appropriate.