Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

This website, order-littiecesar.com ("Cesar's Kitchen Secrets"), is a personal cooking blog and online shop operated by Cesar, located at 3182 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6K 1R2, Canada. You can reach us at hello@order-littiecesar.com or by phone at (604) 738-4251.

2. What data we collect

We may collect the following personal information:

• Contact form submissions: your name, email address, and message content when you use the contact form.
• Order information: your name, email, and payment details when you purchase a digital product (ebook, workshop, or meal plan). Payments are processed by a third-party payment provider — we do not store credit card numbers.
• Cookies and analytics: we use cookies and third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. See section 6 below.
• Server logs: our web server automatically records your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited. This data is stored temporarily for security and troubleshooting purposes.

3. Why we collect your data

We use your data to:

• Respond to your messages and collaboration inquiries.
• Process and deliver your orders (ebook, workshops, meal plans).
• Improve our website content and user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal basis for processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, we process your data based on:

• Consent — when you submit a contact form or accept cookies.
• Contract — when you place an order for a product or service.
• Legitimate interest — for server logs and basic analytics to maintain and improve the site.

5. Sharing your data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe or PayPal) to handle transactions.
• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand site usage.
• Hosting and email providers to deliver our services.
• Legal authorities if required by law.

6. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential cookies: required for the website to function (e.g., session management).
• Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors interact with the site (Google Analytics). These are only set with your consent.
• Advertising cookies: used by Google Ads to measure ad performance. These are only set with your consent.

You can manage cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer or adjusting your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary:

• Contact form data: up to 12 months after your last communication.
• Order records: up to 5 years for tax and accounting purposes.
• Analytics data: up to 26 months (as configured in Google Analytics).
• Server logs: up to 90 days.

8. Your rights

Under the GDPR and similar regulations, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict processing.
• Request data portability.
• Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@order-littiecesar.com.

9. Third-party links

Our site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

10. Children's privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

12. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at hello@order-littiecesar.com or use our contact form.