Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

ChefWars (“we”, “us”) hosts culinary competitions and related experiences. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website, enter a battle, or contact us.

2. Information we collect

We may collect:

• Registration details: name, email, city, culinary background, and answers you submit through our entry forms.
• Usage data: pages viewed, device type, approximate location, and referral source.
• Communications: messages you send us about events, partnerships, or support.

3. How we use information

We use your information to:

• Process competition entries and communicate with participants
• Operate, secure, and improve the ChefWars website
• Share event updates you opt into
• Meet legal or safety obligations related to live events

4. Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with trusted providers who help us run forms, email, hosting, or analytics, only as needed to deliver ChefWars. We may also disclose information if required by law.

5. Retention

We keep entry and contact information for as long as needed for the competition cycle, follow-up communications, and legal requirements, then delete or anonymize it when no longer necessary.

6. Your choices

You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information, or opt out of non-essential emails, by contacting us through the channels listed on our site.

7. Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the latest revision.