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Privacy Policy
Last updated: 04.06.2026
Data controller
The data controller is Kitchen Testimonies / Doğa Çal, based in Helsinki, Finland.
Contact: hello@kitchentestimonies.com
Scope
This Privacy Policy explains how Kitchen Testimonies collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you visit the website, contact us, make a booking, buy a ticket, place an order, register for a workshop, fill out a form, or otherwise interact with Kitchen Testimonies.
What information we collect
The information we collect depends on how you interact with us.
We may collect:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Order, booking, or payment details
Messages or inquiries you send
Workshop registration details
Dietary needs, allergies, cross-contact concerns, access needs, or other practical information you choose to share
Photo/video consent choices
Newsletter or future update consent
Basic website usage data, such as browser type, device information, pages visited, and cookies or similar technologies
Payment information is processed through payment service providers such as Holvi. Kitchen Testimonies does not directly store full payment card details.
How we use your information
We use your information to:
Process bookings, orders, and payments
Communicate with you about your booking, order, workshop, or inquiry
Prepare workshops, food experiences, and services carefully
Respond to dietary, allergy, cross-contact, and access information you choose to share
Keep necessary records for accounting, tax, and legal obligations
Maintain and improve the website and services
Send occasional updates about Kitchen Testimonies only if you have separately chosen to receive them
You can ask to be removed from future updates at any time.
Legal basis for processing
We process booking, order, payment, and communication information because it is necessary to provide the service you requested or purchased.
We process dietary, allergy, cross-contact, and access information in order to prepare the workshop, food experience, or service with care, based on the information you choose to share.
We process accounting and payment-related information where necessary to meet legal obligations.
We send future updates only if you have separately chosen to receive them.
Dietary, allergy, and access information
Some information you share may relate to health, disability, allergies, or medical dietary needs.
Kitchen Testimonies collects this information only when it is relevant to preparing a workshop, food event, order, or service safely and carefully.
This information is handled with particular care and is not used for unrelated purposes.
Cookies and website data
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to make the website function, understand how visitors use it, and improve performance.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some parts of the website may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
If the website uses third-party tools, analytics, embedded forms, or integrations, those services may also collect limited technical or usage data according to their own privacy practices.
Third-party services
Kitchen Testimonies may use third-party services to operate the website, process payments, manage forms, send emails, store files, or organise bookings.
These may include services such as Holvi, website hosting platforms, form tools, email tools, or analytics tools.
Your information is shared with these services only when necessary for processing your booking, fulfilling the service, communicating with you, operating the website, or meeting legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information.
Photography, testimonials, and public content
If you give permission, Kitchen Testimonies may use photos, videos, testimonials, feedback, or other material related to workshops and events on the website, social media, or communication materials.
Identifiable images or personal statements will not be used publicly without appropriate consent.
You may contact Kitchen Testimonies if you want to ask about removal of content you have previously allowed us to use.
Children’s data
Some workshops or events may include children when accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult.
Any personal information about a child must be provided by the parent or guardian and is used only for organising and managing the activity.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate adult involvement or consent.
How long we keep information
Booking, payment, and accounting-related information may be kept as long as needed for accounting, tax, and legal obligations.
Workshop registration, dietary, allergy, cross-contact, and access information is kept only as long as needed to prepare and complete the workshop or service, unless there is a justified reason to keep it longer.
If you choose to receive future updates, your email address is kept until you ask to be removed.
Security
Kitchen Testimonies takes reasonable steps to protect personal information and limit access to information that is not needed.
However, no digital storage or communication method is completely secure.
Your rights
You have the right to ask what personal information Kitchen Testimonies holds about you.
You may request correction of inaccurate information, deletion of information where applicable, restriction of processing in certain situations, and withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent.
You may also ask to stop receiving future updates at any time.
To use these rights, contact: hello@kitchentestimonies.com
If you believe your personal data has not been handled properly, you have the right to contact the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman.
Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated when Kitchen Testimonies services, tools, or legal requirements change.
The updated version will be published on this page.