Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 18, 2026

Jackos Management, Inc., doing business as Chef Asif (“we,” “us,” or “our”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our main website (chefasifny.com) and our e-commerce store (shop.chefasifny.com), collectively referred to as the “Site.”

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to you (“Personal Information”). The specific types of Personal Information we collect depend on how you interact with our Site:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address.
  • Order & Billing Information: Billing address, shipping address, and payment details. (Note: All payment information is processed securely through our third-party payment processors via Shopify. We do not store your full credit card numbers on our servers).
  • Account Information: If you create an account on our store, we collect your username, password, and order history.
  • Service-Specific Information: Dietary restrictions, food allergies, event details, and delivery/pickup instructions (e.g., gate codes or safe drop-off locations) provided during checkout or via contact forms.
  • Device & Browsing Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and data regarding your interaction with our Site (e.g., pages viewed, links clicked) collected automatically via cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Directly from You: When you fill out a contact form on our WordPress site, place an order on our Shopify store, create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us directly.
  • Automatically: As you navigate through the Site, our platforms (WordPress and Shopify) automatically collect certain device and usage data using cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to operate our business and provide you with luxury culinary services. Specifically, we use your information to:

  • Process, fulfill, and deliver your weekly meal orders, private dinners, and event catering.
  • Accommodate your specific dietary restrictions and delivery needs.
  • Communicate with you regarding your orders, inquiries, or custom event proposals.
  • Manage your customer account and preferences.
  • Send you promotional emails, weekly menu drops, and updates (only if you have opted in, and you may opt-out at any time).
  • Analyze site usage to improve our website design, product offerings, and customer experience.
  • Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect our business and our customers.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your Personal Information. We only share your information with trusted third parties to help us provide our services to you:

  • Shopify: Our online store is hosted on Shopify Inc. They provide us with the online e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our products and services to you. You can read more about how Shopify uses your Personal Information here: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy.
  • Payment Processors: We use secure third-party payment gateways (such as Stripe or Shop Pay) to process transactions safely.
  • Service Providers: We may share data with vendors who assist with email marketing, website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), and delivery logistics.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Both our WordPress site and Shopify store use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device. We use them to remember your cart items, recognize you when you log in, and understand how you interact with our Site.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site, such as the checkout process.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your Personal Information. Our Shopify store is Level 1 PCI DSS compliant. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information, including the right to:

  • Request access to the Personal Information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your Personal Information.
  • Opt-out of marketing communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Jackos Management, Inc. d/b/a Chef Asif
Email: asif@chefasifny.com
Mailing Address: 69 State St, Albany NY 12207