Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 9, 2026

At 53 Catering, we respect your privacy and are committed to handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit https://53catering.com, submit an inquiry, or interact with our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide

When you contact us, request a quote, or submit a form, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Event dates, locations, guest counts, and other event details
  • Messages and other information you voluntarily provide

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, our website and service providers may process technical and usage information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser and device information
  • Pages visited and website interactions
  • Referring websites or search engines
  • Approximate geographic location derived from technical information
  • Cookies and similar technologies

We collect and use this information to operate our website, communicate with visitors, maintain security, and improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Respond to catering inquiries and requests for quotes
  • Communicate about upcoming or potential events
  • Provide information about our services
  • Send form confirmations and other requested communications
  • Maintain and secure our website
  • Understand website traffic and performance
  • Improve our website and visitor experience
  • Comply with applicable laws and business obligations

We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation.

3. Contact Forms and Email Communications

Our website uses Gravity Forms to collect information submitted through contact and inquiry forms.

When you submit a form:

  • Your submission is stored in our WordPress website database.
  • Submission information is sent by email to our team.
  • You may receive an email confirmation or response containing information related to your submission.

We use this information to respond to inquiries, prepare quotes, and communicate about catering services.

Submitting an inquiry does not automatically enroll you in marketing emails or promotional text messages.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support functionality, improve performance, maintain security, and understand how visitors use our website.

Cookies are small files stored on your device. Some are necessary for website functionality, while others support analytics, preferences, or third-party services.

The types of cookies and technologies that may be used include:

Essential Cookies

These support core website functions, security, form operation, and the storage of privacy preferences. Some essential technologies may operate without consent where permitted by law.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These help us understand website traffic, visitor behavior, and website performance.

Our website uses Jetpack and may also use Google Analytics. These services may collect usage information, device details, IP-related information, and other technical data according to their configurations.

Preference Cookies

These may remember settings or choices, such as cookie consent preferences.

Third-Party Technologies

Certain website features, integrations, or external services may use cookies or related technologies governed by their respective privacy policies.

The specific cookies and technologies used may change as website features are updated.

5. Cookie Consent and Your Choices

We recognize that privacy and cookie requirements vary by location.

Visitors may manage cookies through their browser settings and, where provided, our website’s cookie preference tools.

In jurisdictions where consent is required, including the European Union and United Kingdom, nonessential cookies and similar tracking technologies generally require appropriate consent before activation.

Visitors should be able to decline nonessential cookies and withdraw consent where required by applicable law.

Disabling certain cookies may affect website features or functionality.

Browser settings may also allow you to delete previously stored cookies.

6. Website Analytics and Third-Party Services

We use or may introduce the following website services:

Jetpack by Automattic

Our website uses Jetpack for WordPress functionality, which may include website statistics, performance, security, backup, and related services depending on the features enabled.

Jetpack may process technical information and website activity in connection with those services.

Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand visitor activity, measure website performance, and identify opportunities to improve our website.

If enabled, Google Analytics may collect information such as page views, device information, approximate location, and website interactions using cookies or similar technologies.

Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console to monitor our website’s visibility and performance in Google Search. This service provides website owners with search performance and indexing information.

Website Hosting and Security Services

Our hosting provider and website security tools may process technical information, including IP addresses and server logs, to operate, maintain, and protect the website.

Additional WordPress plugins and service providers may process limited information as necessary for their respective functions.

7. Sharing of Personal Information

We may share information with service providers that help us operate our business and website, including:

  • Website hosting and maintenance providers
  • Email delivery services
  • Analytics and website performance providers
  • Website security and backup services
  • Other technology providers supporting our operations

We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect legal rights, or to investigate security concerns.

We do not sell customer contact information or form submissions to mailing list brokers.

Certain online tracking or advertising activities may qualify as a sale, sharing, or targeted advertising under applicable privacy laws even when no money is exchanged. If we introduce these activities, we will review and update our privacy disclosures and applicable consumer choices.

8. Videos, Media, and External Links

Our website may feature videos, photographs, and other multimedia content showcasing our catering services and events.

Videos hosted directly on our website are not intentionally used by us to collect personal information for tracking or advertising purposes.

Our website may also contain links to external websites, social media platforms, or third-party services.

Third-party websites operate independently and may have their own privacy practices. We encourage visitors to review their policies.

9. Data Storage and Retention

Information submitted through our website may be stored in our WordPress database, email systems, and other systems used for business operations.

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Provide requested services
  • Maintain appropriate business records
  • Fulfill legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and protect legitimate business interests

Retention periods depend on the type of information and its purpose.

You may contact us to request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable legal and business retention requirements.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and administrative precautions to help protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or loss.

These measures may include website security tools, access controls, secure connections, and routine maintenance.

However, no website, email system, or electronic storage method can be guaranteed completely secure.

11. 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), where those laws apply.

These rights may include:

  • The right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used or disclosed
  • The right to request access to personal information
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information
  • The right to request deletion of personal information, subject to certain exceptions
  • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
  • The right to limit certain uses of sensitive personal information where applicable
  • The right not to be discriminated against for exercising applicable privacy rights

The personal information we may collect includes identifiers, contact details, event inquiry information, internet activity, and technical data as described in this policy.

We collect this information directly from visitors, automatically through website systems, and through service providers involved in website operations.

We use and disclose this information for the business purposes described in this policy.

California residents may contact us to submit privacy-related requests. We will review and respond to requests as required by applicable law.

Where legally required, we will honor applicable recognized opt-out preference signals, including Global Privacy Control.

12. European Union and United Kingdom Privacy Rights

Individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, and related privacy laws, where applicable.

These rights may include:

  • Access to personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of personal information
  • Restriction of certain processing activities
  • Objection to certain processing activities
  • Data portability where applicable
  • Withdrawal of consent where processing relies on consent
  • The right to lodge a complaint with an appropriate data protection authority

Legal Bases for Processing

Where GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we process personal information as permitted by applicable legal bases, which may include:

  • Consent: For activities requiring permission, such as certain nonessential cookies and analytics technologies.
  • Contractual necessity: When processing information necessary to respond to requests for services or carry out contractual obligations.
  • Legitimate interests: For appropriate website operation, security, business communications, and service improvements, subject to applicable legal requirements.
  • Legal obligations: When processing is required to comply with applicable laws.

International Data Transfers

53 Catering operates in the United States. Information submitted through our website may be stored or processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

Where required by applicable law, international transfers of personal information will be subject to appropriate safeguards.

Visitors in the EEA or United Kingdom may contact us regarding their personal information or applicable privacy rights.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly solicit personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate authorization.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

14. Your Privacy Requests

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we maintain about you.

You may also contact us with questions about cookies, analytics, or how your information is used.

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests. We will respond in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, technologies, or legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to submit a privacy-related request, please contact:

53 Catering

1020 South 250 East
Provo, UT 84606

Phone: 385-269-1662

Website: https://53catering.com/contact/