Pro Chef Association (“PCA”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our members, partners, employers, students, instructors, visitors, and all users of our website and digital services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you access our website, register as a member, apply for certifications, enroll in training programs, use our recruitment platform, attend our events, or otherwise interact with Pro Chef Association.
We are committed to handling your personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.
By accessing our website or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy applies to:
This policy applies regardless of where you access our services from.
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following information.
Personal Information
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Account Information
When creating an account we may collect:
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Recruitment Information
If you use our recruitment services we may collect:
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Employer Information
Employers may provide:
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Payment Information
Payments are processed through certified third-party payment providers.
We do not store your:
Payment processors securely manage payment information using internationally recognized security standards.
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Technical Information
We automatically collect technical information including:
We use your information to:
With your consent, we may send:
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Where applicable, we process personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience.
Cookies help us:
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, some website features may not function correctly.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only with trusted third parties where necessary to provide our services, including:
All service providers are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
As an international association, your information may be processed or stored in countries other than your country of residence.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, Pro Chef Association will take reasonable measures to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
These measures include, where appropriate:
While we strive to protect your information, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized where practicable.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
We will respond to verified requests within the time required by applicable law.
Our services are intended for individuals aged 18 years and older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or legal guardian consent where required by law.
If we become aware that information has been collected from a child in violation of applicable laws, we will promptly delete such information.
Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those websites.
Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
Pro Chef Association may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to improve user experience and service delivery.
AI may be used for purposes such as:
AI-generated outputs are intended to assist users and should not be considered professional, legal, financial, or employment advice.
In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to individuals, Pro Chef Association will take appropriate action, including notifying affected individuals and relevant regulatory authorities where required by applicable law.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or operational practices.
The latest version will always be published on our website with the updated Effective Date.
Continued use of our services after publication constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Pro Chef Association
Website: www.prochefassociation.com
Email: info@prochefassociation.com
Pro Chef Association is committed to maintaining responsible privacy practices consistent with internationally recognized data protection principles. This Privacy Policy has been developed with reference to widely accepted privacy standards, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), applicable Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)Â requirements, and industry best practices for online services. Where local laws impose additional requirements, those laws will prevail to the extent applicable.
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