Last updated: March 2026
Rishikesh Cooking is a home cooking school run by Nandini Saraswat in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect when you visit our website or book a class with us, and how we use it. We keep things simple because we are a small family business, not a corporation.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect information you give us directly:
- Name and contact details (phone number, email, WhatsApp) when you enquire or book a class
- Dietary requirements or allergies you share with us so we can plan your class safely
- Payment details processed through our payment partners (we do not store card details ourselves)
- Messages and enquiries sent via our contact form or WhatsApp
Our website may also automatically collect standard log data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, primarily through our hosting provider and any analytics tools in use.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information only to run our cooking classes and communicate with you:
- To confirm and manage your booking
- To send you class details, directions, and reminders
- To prepare the right menu based on your dietary needs
- To respond to your questions and enquiries
- To send you recipe notes or follow-up content after your class (only if you have opted in)
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Ever.
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to function properly. These include technical cookies that remember your preferences and allow checkout to work. If you have a Google Analytics or similar tracking tool active, anonymised usage data may be collected to help us understand how people find and use our website. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the website may not work as intended.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following trusted third-party services that may process your data:
- WhatsApp, for booking enquiries and communication
- Payment processors (such as Razorpay or PayPal), for secure payment handling
- Google Maps, embedded on our website to show our location
- Trustindex / Google Reviews, to display verified guest reviews
Each of these services has its own privacy policy. We recommend reading them if you have concerns.
5. How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep booking records and contact details for up to two years for accounting and guest follow-up purposes. If you ask us to delete your information, we will do so promptly unless we are legally required to retain it.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Ask what personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of any marketing communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@rishikeshcooking.com or on WhatsApp at +91 85340 61198.
7. Children
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. Families with children are welcome at our classes, but booking must be made by an adult.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Any significant changes will be noted at the top of this page with a revised date.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about how we handle your data, please reach out:
Rishikesh Cooking
Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192, India
Email: hello@rishikeshcooking.com
WhatsApp: +91 85340 61198