Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Chef Shotz (“Chef Shotz,” “we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information when you visit www.chefshotz.com (the “Site”) or interact with our calls-to-action (including links to a two-page overview hosted on Google Drive).

We are based in Canada and handle personal information in a manner consistent with applicable Canadian privacy laws (including, where applicable, PIPEDA and similar provincial privacy requirements).

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.

1) Who we are

Chef Shotz — Restaurant Visual Ops
Email: info@chefshotz.com
Business address: Suite 1007 320 Taunton Road East, Unit #D Whitby, ON L1R 0H4 Canada.

2) What this policy covers

This policy covers personal information that may be collected through:

  • Browsing the Site

  • Clicking CTAs or links (including the Google Drive PDF link)

  • Contacting us by email or other direct methods linked from the Site

This policy does not cover third-party websites or services that you may access via links on our Site (see Section 7).

3) Personal information we collect

Because the Site is informational, we aim to keep collection minimal. Depending on how you use the Site, we may collect:

A. Information you provide voluntarily

  • Contact information (e.g., name, email address, phone number) if you email us or submit information through any contact method we may offer.

  • Message content you send to us (e.g., inquiry details).

B. Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, our hosting provider and standard web technologies may automatically log:

  • Device and browser information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system)

  • Usage data (e.g., pages viewed, referring/exit pages, timestamps, basic navigation paths)

  • Approximate location (derived from IP address)

C. Information related to the two-page overview link (Google Drive)

If you click a link to a PDF hosted on Google Drive, Google and/or your browser may collect information (including device identifiers, IP address, and usage data) in accordance with Google’s privacy practices. We do not control Google’s collection and processing.

4) How we use personal information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain the Site

  • To respond to inquiries and communicate with you

  • To provide requested materials (e.g., access to the overview PDF)

  • To improve the Site and understand how it is used (e.g., diagnosing issues, basic analytics if enabled)

  • To protect the Site and our business (e.g., prevent fraud, investigate suspicious activity)

  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights

We do not sell personal information.

5) Legal basis and consent (Canada)

Where Canadian privacy laws apply, we generally rely on consent and/or other lawful bases (such as legitimate business purposes and legal obligations) to collect, use, and disclose personal information. You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions, by contacting us (see Section 11).

6) How we share personal information

We may share personal information in limited circumstances:

A. Service providers

We may share information with trusted third parties that help us operate our Site and communications, such as:

  • Website hosting and infrastructure providers

  • Email and productivity tools

  • Security and performance monitoring tools

  • Analytics tools (if enabled)

These providers are authorized to use personal information only as necessary to provide services to us.

B. Legal, compliance, and safety

We may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Protect our rights, property, or safety (or the rights, property, or safety of others)

  • Detect, prevent, or address fraud or security issues

C. Business transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to standard confidentiality protections.

7) Third-party links (including Google Drive)

The Site may include links to third-party sites or services (including a PDF hosted on Google Drive). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. Your interactions with those services are governed by their own privacy policies.

8) Cookies and similar technologies

A. Cookies

The Site may use cookies or similar technologies for essential functionality and performance.

B. Analytics (only if enabled)

If we use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics or comparable services), they may set cookies and collect usage data to help us understand Site traffic and usage trends. Where required, we will obtain consent for non-essential cookies.

You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where applicable, cookie banners/preferences.

9) Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including:

  • Responding to inquiries and maintaining reasonable records

  • Meeting legal, accounting, or compliance requirements

We may retain minimal logs for security and operational reasons.

10) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11) Your rights and choices

Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable law, you may have rights to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you

  • Request corrections to inaccurate information

  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

  • Ask questions or make a complaint about our privacy practices

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@chefshotz.com.

12) International transfers

Our service providers may process or store information outside of your province/territory or outside of Canada (for example, in the United States). In such cases, information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions.

13) Children’s privacy

The Site is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us so we can address it.

14) Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above indicates when changes were made. Your continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

15) Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact:

Chef Shotz — Restaurant Visual Ops
Email: info@chefshotz.com
Suite 1007 320 Taunton Road East, Unit #D Whitby, ON L1R 0H4 Canada.