['Privacy Policy\n\nAt Southern Star Culinary Pty Ltd, protecting your privacy is a priority. This privacy policy outlines how our online platform collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Australian privacy laws. By using our site and services such as gourmet catering, cooking classes, recipe development, food styling, and culinary event management, you agree to the practices described below.\n\n1. Information We Collect \nWe may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our site or using our services, including but not limited to: \n- Name, contact details (address, phone number, email) \n- Payment information relevant to booking and purchases \n- Preferences related to culinary services and classes \n- Communications and feedback you provide to us\n\nAdditionally, we automatically collect certain technical data when you visit our site, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior, to help improve user experience.\n\n2. Use of Personal Information \nPersonal information collected is used to: \n- Provide, manage, and improve our catering, culinary events, and teaching services \n- Process payments and deliver purchased goods or services \n- Communicate with you regarding bookings, updates, and marketing information where consent is given \n- Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes or enforce agreements \n- Analyze usage patterns to enhance our online platform\n\n3. Legal Basis for Processing \nOur legal basis for processing your personal data includes: \n- Your consent, where required \n- The necessity to fulfill a contract with you \n- Compliance with legal obligations \n- Legitimate interests, such as improving our services and preventing fraud, provided this does not override your rights\n\n4. Data Sharing and Disclosure \nWe do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. Your information may be shared only with trusted service providers that perform functions on our behalf, such as payment processors and event coordinators, under strict confidentiality agreements. We may disclose data if required by law or to protect our legal rights.\n\n5. Data Security \nWe employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure servers, firewalls, encryption, and regular security assessments.\n\n6. Data Retention \nPersonal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements. When no longer needed, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.\n\n7. Your Rights \nUnder GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have the right to: \n- Access the personal information we hold about you \n- Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or incomplete data \n- Object to or restrict certain processing activities \n- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent \n- Request data portability \n- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated\n\nTo exercise these rights, please contact us at our company address listed below.\n\n8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies \nOur site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and support marketing efforts. You may control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.\n\n9. International Data Transfers \nWhere your personal information is processed outside Australia, appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure your data is protected according to this privacy policy and applicable regulations.\n\n10. Changes to This Privacy Policy \nWe may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Continued use of our site or services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.\n\nContact Information \nSouthern Star Culinary Pty Ltd \n45 Botanic Lane, Suite 3 \nMelbourne, Victoria, 3004 \nAustralia\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please reach out to us at the postal address above.\n\nYour trust is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your privacy while providing exceptional culinary services and experiences through our online platform.', 0.0014252, 'gpt-4.1-mini']