Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2026

At The Pasta Tempo, we value the stories and secrets shared at our Bench. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled with the same care we give our family recipes.

1. Information We Collect

When you join the Kitchen Crew or send a message to the Chef, we collect the following:

  • Identification: Your name and email address.
  • Correspondence: Any messages, heritage mysteries, or recipe questions you send directly to us.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use this information strictly to:

  • Send you our newsletter, the Sunday Simmer.
  • Reply to your direct questions or “Bench” inquiries.
  • Improve our kitchen trials based on your feedback.

3. Third-Party Services

We don’t sell or trade your data. To keep the kitchen running smoothly, we use Brevo to manage our email lists and communications. By subscribing, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Brevo for processing in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

4. Your Rights

You are always in control. You can “leave the kitchen” at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting the Chef directly.

5. Cookies

Our site uses basic cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic so we can see which recipes the Crew loves most.

6. Disclosures & Disclaimers

  • Kitchen Trials The recipes and techniques shared at The Pasta Tempo are based on my personal experience at the Bench. While I strive for perfection, heritage cooking is “by feel”—individual results may vary based on your kitchen’s climate, equipment, and ingredients.
  • Affiliate Disclosure Some links on this site may be affiliate links. This means if you click a link and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
  • Kitchen Tools & Recommendations I suggest tools and ingredients based on their quality, heritage, and performance in a test-kitchen environment. While I have hands-on experience with most of the equipment mentioned, my goal is simply to point you toward the best resources to help you find your own rhythm at the Bench.