Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how The Kitchen CFO collects, uses, and protects information you provide when using our website or submitting an application or inquiry.
1.Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide through our website, including but not limited to: your name, email address, phone number, business name, business address, financial information, and any other details submitted through our application forms or contact inquiries.
We may also collect non-personal technical information such as browser type and pages visited, through standard web analytics tools.
2.How We Use Your Information
Information you provide is used to: review and respond to program applications, communicate with you regarding our services, send relevant updates or notifications about programs you have applied for or enrolled in, and improve the quality of our services and communications.
By submitting any form on this website, you consent to be contacted by The Kitchen CFO via email, phone, and text message. Standard message and data rates may apply to text communications.
3.How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable precautions to protect the information you share with us. Application data is transmitted securely through Formspree, a third-party form processing service that employs industry-standard encryption. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4.Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services: Formspree (form processing and submission delivery), Calendly (appointment scheduling), and Google Fonts (typography). Each of these services operates under their own privacy policies.
In connection with our bookkeeping and back-office services, we may use software platforms such as Xero and Gusto. Use of these platforms is subject to their own terms of service and privacy policies.
5.Financial Information
Information you share regarding your business finances, credit, tax history, or personal financial situation is used solely for the purpose of evaluating your application or providing bookkeeping services. This information is treated with strict confidentiality and is not disclosed to any third party without your consent, except as required by law.
6.Referral Relationships
The Kitchen CFO may receive a financial benefit from referrals to certain software platforms, POS systems, or other tools recommended to clients. Any such benefit is separate from and does not offset fees owed for services. Referral relationships do not influence the professional guidance or recommendations provided.
7.Data Retention
We retain information submitted through our website for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. You may request deletion of your information by contacting us directly at erika@thekitchencfo.com.
8.Children's Privacy
This website is intended for adults operating or planning to operate a food business. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.
9.Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
10.Contact
For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at erika@thekitchencfo.com.