CHEF TRAINING U.S.
PRIVACY POLICY — INITIAL ELIGIBILITY & CONSULTATION FORM
1. INTRODUCTION
Chef Training U.S. (“Chef Training U.S.,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and share personal information submitted through our online forms, including requests for free consultations, initial eligibility assessments, and inquiries regarding professional training opportunities in the United States under the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.
By submitting our forms, you acknowledge that you have been provided with this Privacy Policy.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
When you complete our initial screening or consultation forms, we may collect the following information:
Personal Information: Full name, age or date of birth, nationality, and country of residence.
Contact Information: Email address, telephone number, and other contact details.
Educational Background: Academic qualifications, professional certifications, current studies, and educational institutions.
Professional Experience: Employment history, professional background, industry experience, and relevant skills.
Language Proficiency: English language proficiency and other language skills.
Program Preferences: Preferred training fields, locations, program duration, and anticipated start dates.
Eligibility Information: Responses necessary to assess potential eligibility for J-1 Intern or Trainee programs.
Additional Information: Any other details you voluntarily provide through our forms or subsequent communications.
We may also collect technical information associated with your use of our forms, such as IP addresses, submission dates, and device or browser information, where supported by our service providers.
Submitting an initial screening form does not constitute a formal J-1 visa application or guarantee program acceptance, placement, sponsorship, or visa approval.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the personal information collected for the following purposes:
Assess your preliminary eligibility for J-1 Intern or Trainee programs.
Evaluate your educational and professional qualifications.
Identify potential professional training opportunities that may match your background.
Contact you regarding your inquiry, consultation request, or potential application.
Provide information about program requirements, available opportunities, costs, and application procedures.
Coordinate next steps with you if you decide to proceed.
Maintain internal records of candidate inquiries and communications.
Improve our services and candidate experience.
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
Marketing Communications
Where permitted by applicable law and, where required, with your consent, we may also contact you regarding new training opportunities, program updates, informational webinars, and other services offered by Chef Training U.S.
You may unsubscribe from promotional email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link provided or by contacting us directly.
Unsubscribing from marketing communications will not prevent us from contacting you regarding an active application, consultation request, or other necessary service-related matters.
4. DATA STORAGE AND RETENTION
Chef Training U.S. uses GoHighLevel and may use other authorized technology providers to collect, organize, manage, and securely store candidate information.
Information submitted through our forms may be maintained in our candidate database for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to manage inquiries, provide requested services, maintain appropriate business records, comply with legal obligations, and follow up regarding relevant opportunities where permitted by law.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information, the status of your inquiry or application, and applicable legal requirements.
When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize, or otherwise securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal obligations.
You may request the deletion of your personal information by contacting us using the details provided below, subject to applicable exceptions.
5. AGE REQUIREMENTS AND MINORS
Our J-1 program screening and consultation services are intended for individuals aged 18 or older.
Individuals under 18 should not submit personal information through our initial eligibility or consultation forms.
If we become aware that personal information has been submitted by an individual under 18, we will take appropriate steps to address the information in accordance with applicable law.
Individuals who have not yet reached the minimum age may contact us once they become eligible to participate.
6. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
Chef Training U.S. does not sell your personal information.
We may share relevant personal information, where necessary and appropriate, with:
Authorized Team Members: Employees and representatives responsible for candidate screening, consultations, and program coordination.
Designated J-1 Program Sponsors: U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organizations that evaluate candidate eligibility and administer J-1 exchange visitor programs.
Potential Host Organizations: Restaurants, hotels, hospitality groups, and other U.S. organizations offering professional training opportunities, when appropriate for evaluating your candidacy.
Technology and Service Providers: Companies providing CRM systems, form hosting, data storage, email communications, and other administrative services.
Legal or Regulatory Authorities: When disclosure is required by applicable law, legal proceedings, or lawful government requests.
We share only the information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
Submission of an initial screening form does not automatically authorize unrestricted distribution of your information to potential host organizations.
If you proceed with a formal application, additional personal information and documentation may be requested and processed under applicable sponsor policies and program requirements.
7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Chef Training U.S. operates in the United States and may receive inquiries from candidates residing in other countries.
Your personal information may therefore be transferred to, processed, or stored in the United States or other countries where our authorized service providers operate.
Where required by applicable law, we will implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers of personal information.
8. DATA SECURITY
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.
Access to candidate information is limited to authorized individuals and service providers who require it for legitimate business purposes.
However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your country or state of residence and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
Request access to personal information we maintain about you.
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal exceptions.
Withdraw consent for certain processing activities where consent is the applicable legal basis.
Object to or request restrictions on certain uses of your information, where legally available.
Opt out of promotional communications.
To exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact us using the details below.
We may request reasonable verification of your identity before processing certain requests.
10. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Our website, online forms, communications, and candidate management processes may use third-party technology platforms, including GoHighLevel.
These providers may process personal information on our behalf in accordance with their applicable contractual obligations and privacy practices.
External websites, sponsor portals, and other third-party platforms may maintain separate privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies when accessing their services.
11. COOKIES AND ONLINE TRACKING
Our website and online forms may use cookies or similar technologies to support functionality, measure performance, and improve the user experience.
Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate notices and choices regarding nonessential cookies and tracking technologies.
12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
Chef Training U.S. reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, technology, business practices, or applicable legal requirements.
Any updated version will be published on our website or made available through our online forms, together with the revised effective date.
13. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Chef Training U.S.
Legal Business Name: U.S. Training Alliance (Doing Business As Chef Training U.S.)
Business Address: 20 Pine Street, Suite 919, New York, NY 10005, United States
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cheftrainingus.com