Privacy Policy for The Gourmet Ashram

 

Effective Date: 01/21/2026

At The Gourmet Ashram, accessible from https://thegourmetashram.com/, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by The Gourmet Ashram and how we use it.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit the website, we collect certain information about your device, your interaction with the site, and information necessary to process your purchases.

  • Personal Information: When you make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase through the site, we collect information including your name, billing address, shipping address, payment information (processed via secure third-party gateways), email address, and phone number.

  • Log Files: Like most WordPress sites, we follow a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, and referring/exit pages.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:

  • Process and ship your orders (e.g., Divya’s Dressing Mix).

  • Communicate with you regarding orders, catering inquiries, or personal chef services.

  • Screen our orders for potential risk or fraud.

  • Improve, personalize, and expand our website experience.

3. Cookies and Web Beacons

The Gourmet Ashram uses ‘cookies’ to store information including visitors’ preferences and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. These cookies are used to optimize the users’ experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors’ browser type and/or other information.

  • WooCommerce Cookies: While you visit our site, we’ll track products you’ve viewed and items in your cart to make your shopping experience smoother.

4. Third-Party Privacy Policies

The Gourmet Ashram’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We use third-party services for payments and analytics. We recommend you consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party servers:

  • Payment Processors: (e.g., PayPal, GooglePay, Stripe) to handle transaction data securely.

  • Shipping Providers: To fulfill your orders.

5. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.

  • The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.

  • The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.

6. Children’s Information

Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We do not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately.

7. Contact Us

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us: