Privacy Policy · Chefs Finder

ChefsFinder.com (the "Platform") is owned and operated by Icons Hospitality LLC ("ChefsFinder," "we," "us," or "our"). This Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal data when you access or use ChefsFinder.com, related applications, communications, advertisements, and services.

This Policy applies globally and is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, UK GDPR, and relevant U.S. state privacy laws.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for the Services is Icons Hospitality LLC, owner and operator of ChefsFinder.com. Where required by law, Icons Hospitality LLC acts as the primary data controller. Third-party integrations or partners, such as payment processors, analytics, and recruitment tools, act according to their respective privacy policies.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect account and profile information, professional and employment data, communications activity, service usage data, security and login data, payments and transactions, user-generated content, and optional demographic data where legally permitted.

3. How We Use Personal Data

We process personal data to operate and improve the Services, manage accounts and profiles, facilitate recruitment and hiring, enable communication, process payments, provide support, personalize recommendations, conduct analytics, protect security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.

4. Artificial Intelligence & Automated Tools

ChefsFinder may deploy AI-assisted features such as candidate matching, profile optimization, job recommendations, content moderation, and analytics. AI tools operate as decision-support systems and do not make legally binding decisions without human oversight.

5. Advertising & Marketing

We may use limited personal data to promote ChefsFinder services, display relevant job opportunities or professional content, and measure campaign performance. We do not sell personal data.

6. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share personal data with service providers, recruiters and employers when users apply for roles or make profiles visible, affiliates and partners where necessary, and legal or regulatory authorities when required by law.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enable core platform functionality, enhance user experience, analyze site performance, and support limited advertising and analytics.

8. International Data Transfers

ChefsFinder operates globally. Personal data may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions outside your country of residence under adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses, or other lawful transfer mechanisms where required.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide the Services, meet contractual and legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

10. Rights of Users

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object to processing, withdraw consent, and lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

11. Privacy of Minors

ChefsFinder Services are intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

12. Security Measures

We employ administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal data. No system is completely secure, and users are responsible for maintaining login credential confidentiality.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via the Platform or email.

14. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, data requests, or concerns, contact Icons Hospitality LLC, ChefsFinder Data Protection Office, at privacy@chefsfinder.com.