Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 16, 2025

Yhangry, Inc. (“Yhangry,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides an online marketplace connecting customers (“Clients”) with independent chefs and culinary professionals (“Chefs”) (the “Platform”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use Yhangry in the United Kingdom/European Union and the United States. By using the Platform, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, improve, and promote our Platform, to facilitate bookings between Clients and Chefs, and to meet our legal obligations. The categories of data we may collect include:

  • Identity and Contact Data: name, email address, phone number, account details, login credentials, and (optionally) date of birth if you choose to provide it (e.g., to receive discounts or birthday offers).
  • Payment Data: billing address, payment method information (processed securely via third-party providers such as Stripe), and Chef bank details for payouts.
  • Booking Data: event details, menu selections, guest counts, pricing, communications between Clients and Chefs, and transaction history.
  • Location Data: event addresses, Chef travel radius, and general city information.
  • Profile Data (Chefs): photos, biographies, ratings, reviews, menus, availability, and other information Chefs choose to share to promote their services.
  • Marketing and Communications Data: your preferences in receiving marketing from us and our partners, and records of communications with you.
  • Operational Data: transcripts of calls, live chats, and support interactions relating to your use of the Platform.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, and other technical information about how you access the Platform.
  • Usage Data: information about how you use the Platform, such as pages visited, booking patterns, interaction times, and features used.
  • Aggregated Data: statistical or demographic information (e.g., number of bookings completed, schedule information, website traffic trends). This data does not directly identify you and may be used for analytics and service improvement.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: we use cookies and tracking technologies to operate and improve the Platform. See Section 8 (Cookies) for more detail.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and operate the Platform.
  • Process bookings and payments.
  • Match Clients with Chefs and personalize recommendations.
  • Improve and develop the Platform.
  • Send marketing communications and promotions (with opt-out options).
  • Contact you via email or SMS or WhatsApp for transactional, operational, and account-related purposes, such as booking confirmations, reminders, chef arrival updates, and customer support communications. You may opt out of email, WhatsApp or SMS communications at any time by following the instructions provided in the message.
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, misuse, or illegal activity.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Other Users: Clients and Chefs see information necessary to complete bookings (e.g., names, event details, and contact info).
  • Service Providers: such as Stripe for payment processing, cloud hosting, email services, and analytics tools.
  • Marketing Partners: to deliver tailored offers and advertising. You can opt out of marketing at any time.
  • Authorities: where required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety.
  • Business Transfers: in connection with a merger, sale, or corporate reorganization.

We do not sell personal information.

4. Marketing and Personalization

We may use your information to:

  • Match Clients with Chefs and provide personalized recommendations.
  • Send targeted marketing emails and promotional content.

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or adjusting your account settings.

Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before sending marketing SMS messages, and you may opt out at any time by replying STOP.

5. SMS / Text Messaging

We may communicate with you via SMS or text message if you have opted in to receive such communications. The following commitments apply to all SMS and text messaging conducted through the Platform:

• No mobile phone numbers will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

• Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us, or by contacting us at [email protected].

6. Chef Images and Content

By using the Platform, Chefs grant Yhangry the right to use their name, likeness, images, menus, and food photos for marketing, promotion, and publicity purposes.

7. Data Storage and Transfers

  • All user data is stored on secure servers in London, UK. For U.S. users, this means your information may be transferred to and stored in the United Kingdom.
  • For UK/EU users, when we transfer your information outside the UK/EEA, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).

8. Data Retention

We retain your data:

  • As long as your account is active.
  • As long as necessary to provide services and complete bookings.
  • As required by legal, tax, and regulatory obligations.
  • Some data (e.g., transaction records) may be kept for longer periods for compliance.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable functionality of the Platform.
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns.
  • Provide personalized recommendations and marketing.

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

10. Your Rights

UK/EU (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your data.
  • Request correction or erasure.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Request portability of your data.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.
  • Lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority.

U.S. (Including California CCPA/CPRA)

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we collect and how we use it.
  • Request access to and deletion of your personal data.
  • Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Request portability of your data.
  • Opt out of targeted marketing communications.
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

If your request or concern is not satisfactorily resolved, you may approach the local data protection authority (see http://ec.europa.eu/justice/data-protection/bodies/authorities/index_en.html). In the UK this is the Information Commissioner (https://ico.org.uk/).

If you would like to exercise your right to request erasure of your account, you can email us at [email protected]. We will address your request within one month after receipt. It can take us up to 90 days in some cases, for example, for full erasure of your personal data stored in our backup systems. We will let you know if we need more time and explain the reasons for the delay.

11. Children

The Platform is not intended for anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (U.S. COPPA compliance). If we learn we have collected information from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

12. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If a revision is material, we shall notify you before they take effect either through the Site or by sending you a notification (as required). Any such material changes will only apply to personal information collected after the revised Privacy Policy takes effect. Continued use after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact Us

Please submit any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy or any questions about the security of our Site or Services to [email protected] 

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