Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 7/10/2026

Last Updated: 7/24/2026

Privacy Policy for OrderBlasus.com

Welcome to OrderBlasus.com, also known as Blasus (“Blasus,” “OrderBlasus,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Protecting your privacy is one of our highest priorities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, book catering, hire a personal chef, subscribe to our communications, or otherwise interact with us.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and agree to the practices described herein.


About Blasus

Blasus is a catering company specializing in buffet-style catering, private dining experiences, and in-person personal chef services for residential, corporate, and special events. Our website is built using the WordPress content management system and may utilize various WordPress plugins, themes, integrations, and third-party services to improve your experience.


Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website or services, we may collect the following categories of information.

Personal Information

This may include:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Mailing address
  • Event address
  • Billing address
  • Company name
  • Event details
  • Guest count
  • Event date
  • Special dietary requirements
  • Food allergies
  • Catering preferences
  • Personal chef requests
  • Communication preferences
  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
  • Account information if registration is available

Information Collected Automatically

When visiting our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Language settings
  • Referral URLs
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Click activity
  • Session information
  • Cookies
  • Analytics data

Information Submitted Through Forms

When using contact forms, quote request forms, booking forms, newsletter signups, employment applications, affiliate applications, or customer support forms, we may collect any information you voluntarily provide.


Catering and Personal Chef Information

To properly provide our services, we may collect information regarding:

  • Event location
  • Event schedule
  • Venue information
  • Kitchen availability
  • Food allergies
  • Dietary restrictions
  • Accessibility accommodations
  • Event preferences
  • Service requests
  • Guest counts
  • Preferred cuisine
  • Budget information

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Process catering requests
  • Schedule personal chef services
  • Prepare event estimates
  • Confirm reservations
  • Process payments
  • Deliver catering services
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Improve customer support
  • Personalize your experience
  • Improve website functionality
  • Send appointment confirmations
  • Send invoices
  • Send receipts
  • Send newsletters (only if subscribed)
  • Communicate updates
  • Respond to customer service requests
  • Prevent fraud
  • Maintain website security
  • Analyze website performance
  • Comply with legal obligations

Payment Information

OrderBlasus does not store complete credit card numbers on our servers.

Payments may be processed through secure third-party payment providers including, but not limited to:

  • Stripe
  • Square
  • PayPal
  • WooCommerce Payments
  • Other PCI-compliant payment processors

Each payment provider maintains its own privacy practices.


WordPress and Website Technologies

Our website is powered by WordPress and may use various plugins and integrations.

These may include:

  • Contact forms
  • Booking plugins
  • WooCommerce
  • Payment gateways
  • Spam protection
  • Security plugins
  • SEO plugins
  • Analytics plugins
  • Newsletter software
  • Customer relationship management (CRM) integrations
  • Appointment scheduling systems
  • Live chat tools

These technologies may collect information necessary for their intended functionality.


Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience.

Cookies may:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Keep users logged in
  • Improve website performance
  • Enable shopping cart functionality
  • Store booking information
  • Remember form entries
  • Provide analytics
  • Improve security
  • Personalize content

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, some website functionality may no longer operate correctly.


Analytics

We may use analytics services such as:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Search Console
  • Meta Pixel
  • Microsoft Clarity
  • Other website analytics platforms

These services help us understand:

  • Website traffic
  • User behavior
  • Popular pages
  • Marketing effectiveness
  • Device usage
  • Geographic trends

Analytics providers may use cookies and similar technologies.


Advertising

We may use advertising services including:

  • Google Ads
  • Meta Ads
  • Instagram Advertising
  • Remarketing services
  • Audience targeting tools

These services may use cookies to display advertisements that may be more relevant to users.


Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or request information, we may send:

  • Promotions
  • Catering announcements
  • Holiday specials
  • Event updates
  • Company news
  • Recipes
  • Special offers

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.


Employment Applications

Applicants applying for employment with Blasus may voluntarily provide:

  • Resume
  • Employment history
  • References
  • Certifications
  • Culinary experience
  • Education
  • Contact information

Employment information is used solely for hiring purposes unless otherwise required by law.


Affiliate and Marketing Applications

Individuals applying for affiliate partnerships may provide:

  • Name
  • Website
  • Social media profiles
  • Marketing information
  • Business information

This information is used solely to evaluate affiliate opportunities.


Customer Testimonials

With your permission, we may publish customer testimonials on our website or marketing materials.

Testimonials may include:

  • First name
  • Last initial
  • City
  • Event type
  • Review content

You may request removal at any time.


Social Media

If you interact with Blasus through social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, or similar platforms, information shared through those services is governed by each platform’s privacy policy.


Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for:

  • Privacy practices
  • Security
  • Content
  • Policies

of third-party websites.

Users should review the privacy policies of external websites before submitting information.


Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited information with trusted service providers necessary to operate our business, including:

  • Payment processors
  • Website hosting companies
  • Cloud storage providers
  • Catering partners
  • Delivery partners
  • Marketing providers
  • Customer support providers
  • Scheduling software
  • Email marketing platforms
  • Analytics providers

Each provider is expected to maintain reasonable safeguards for personal information.


Legal Disclosures

We may disclose information when required to:

  • Comply with applicable law
  • Respond to legal requests
  • Protect our legal rights
  • Prevent fraud
  • Protect customers
  • Protect employees
  • Protect property
  • Enforce our Terms of Service

Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable security measures including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure hosting
  • Firewall protection
  • Malware scanning
  • WordPress security monitoring
  • Access controls
  • Password protection
  • Secure backups
  • Software updates
  • Limited employee access

Although we strive to protect personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.


Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services
  • Complete bookings
  • Maintain accounting records
  • Resolve disputes
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Improve customer service

After retention periods expire, information may be securely deleted or anonymized.


Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals aged 18 years or older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or older where required by applicable law).

If we become aware that information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will promptly delete such information.


Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights that include:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete personal information
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request data portability
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Request information regarding data sharing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.


California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including rights to:

  • Know what personal information is collected
  • Request deletion
  • Request correction
  • Limit use of sensitive personal information where applicable
  • Opt out of certain data-sharing activities
  • Receive equal service regardless of exercising privacy rights

European Privacy Rights

Where applicable, individuals located within the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with similar privacy laws may have rights under applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).


Do Not Track

Some web browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals.

Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to these signals, our website may not respond differently when such signals are received.


Business Transfers

If Blasus is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, financing, or business restructuring, customer information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

  • Business operations
  • Technology
  • Legal requirements
  • Website functionality
  • Industry best practices

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.


Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us.

Email: Blasus@orderblasus.com

By continuing to use OrderBlasus.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.