Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how BILLIONAIRE CHEF MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information when you visit or use our website www.chefdhundo.com and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).

By accessing or using the Platform, you consent to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.

Information we collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Candidate information: Name, contact details (phone number, email address), location, work experience, skills, resume/CV, portfolio links, and other details you provide while creating a profile or submitting your resume.
• Employer information: Name, business name, contact details, job role, and any other information provided for posting jobs or contacting candidates.
• Account and usage data: Login credentials (stored in secured form), IP address, device information, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other analytics data to improve our services.
• Communication data: Messages, emails, or other communications you send to us or through the Platform (for example, inquiries or feedback).
• Payment-related data: Limited information related to transactions processed via payment gateways such as Razorpay (e.g., transaction ID, payment status), but not your full card details, which are handled directly by the payment gateway.

How we use your information

We use the collected information for purposes including:

• Providing and operating the Platform, including connecting candidates with hospitality employers and enabling employers to contact suitable candidates.
• Creating and managing user accounts and profiles for candidates and employers.
• Facilitating communication between candidates and employers where both parties have chosen to connect.
• Processing payments for any paid services or subscriptions through integrated payment gateways (such as Razorpay).
• Improving, personalizing, and expanding our services, including analytics, troubleshooting, and Platform enhancements.
• Responding to your inquiries, providing customer support, and sending important service-related notifications.
• Complying with legal obligations, enforcing our terms and conditions, and protecting the rights, property, and safety of our users and the Platform.

Sharing of information

We may share your information in the following ways:

• With employers: Candidate profiles, resumes, and relevant details may be shared with verified hospitality employers and outlet owners who use the Platform to hire staff. This is the core purpose of the Platform.
• With candidates: Certain employer details may be shared with relevant candidates to facilitate the hiring process.
• With service providers: Third-party service providers (such as hosting providers, analytics tools, and payment gateways like Razorpay) may receive limited information as needed to perform services on our behalf, under appropriate confidentiality and security obligations.
• For legal reasons: Information may be disclosed when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect our rights or the rights and safety of others.
• Business transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or similar transaction, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable laws.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Legal basis (for users in applicable jurisdictions)

Where required by law, we process personal information based on:

• Your consent (for example, when you submit a resume or create a profile).
• Performance of a contract (for example, to provide Platform services you request).
• Legitimate interests (such as improving services, preventing fraud, and enabling efficient hospitality hiring).
• Compliance with legal obligations.

Data retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
• Provide services to you as a candidate or employer.
• Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.

You may request deletion of your account and associated information, subject to our need to retain certain data for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Data security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your rights and choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as:

• Accessing the personal information we hold about you.
• Requesting correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Requesting deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual limitations.
• Objecting to or restricting certain types of processing.
• Withdrawing consent at any time where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the details provided in the “Contact us” section.

Cookies and tracking technologies

The Platform may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and improve user experience.
• Perform analytics and understand how the Platform is used.

You can manage cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect some features of the Platform.

Third-party links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites, and you are encouraged to review their privacy policies separately.

Children’s privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Effective Date” and will be effective as soon as it is posted on the Platform.

Contact us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact us at: