Verifikitchen Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2/1/26
Verifikitchen (“VK,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and how it may be shared.
By using the Verifikitchen platform or website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
When users register with Verifikitchen, we may collect the following information:
Business Information
- Business name
- Operator name
- Business contact information
- Permit or license information (when applicable)
Operational Information
- Commissary kitchen affiliation
- Commissary check-in and check-out activity
- Locations where food products will be sold
- Dates and times of sales activity
Account Information
- Email address
- Login credentials
- Account preferences
This information allows Verifikitchen to provide compliance documentation, location sharing, and related services.
2. How We Use Information
Information collected through Verifikitchen may be used to:
- Document commissary kitchen usage
- Record and organize food sales locations
- Assist food operators with compliance tracking
- Provide transparency to regulatory agencies
- Improve Verifikitchen services and functionality
- Communicate with registered users regarding their accounts
Information gathered through Verifikitchen is primarily used for internal operational purposes and to support the services provided by the platform.
3. Information Shared With Health Departments
Certain information may be shared with local or state health departments when appropriate, including:
- Locations where food operators report selling food
- Dates and times associated with those locations
- Commissary kitchen usage records when applicable
This information may be shared to assist health departments in confirming compliance with applicable food safety and regulatory requirements.
Health departments may have access to relevant activity records through the Verifikitchen platform.
4. Publicly Visible Information
Users may choose to make certain information publicly visible in order to promote their business.
Publicly visible information may include:
- Business name
- Selling locations
- Dates and times of sales activity
- Food offerings or related descriptions
Commissary users may choose to keep their selling locations private from the public, while still sharing that information with the health department when required.
Personal contact information is not made public unless voluntarily provided by the user.
5. Data Security
Verifikitchen takes reasonable steps to protect user information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no internet-based system can guarantee complete security.
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials.
6. Data Retention
Information collected through Verifikitchen may be retained for as long as necessary to:
- Provide services to users
- Maintain operational records
- Comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations
7. User Control
Users may:
- Update their account information
- Modify selling location visibility settings
- Request corrections to their data
Certain records related to compliance or regulatory reporting may not be removable if required for documentation purposes.
8. Third-Party Services
Verifikitchen may use third-party services (such as hosting providers or analytics tools) to operate the platform. These services may process information on behalf of Verifikitchen for operational purposes only.
9. Changes to This Policy
Verifikitchen may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated policies will be posted on the Verifikitchen website.
Continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Verifikitchen
info@verifikitchen.com
verifikitchen.com