Privacy overview
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Culinary Insights Institute collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information in connection with the educational website on culinary traditions and food culture. The policy applies to visitors and users of this site. The purpose is to describe the categories of information processed, the legal bases for processing, cookie and tracking practices, data retention, user rights, and how to contact the Institute about privacy questions. The site is an editorial, educational resource and does not engage in commercial sales through the site. Personal data collected is used only to support site functionality, process inquiries, and comply with legal obligations. Where optional analytics are enabled, aggregated data is used to improve the site experience. The following sections provide more detailed, factual descriptions of practices and user rights.
Information we collect and why
We collect information that visitors provide voluntarily and technical data necessary for site operation. Voluntary information includes contact form submissions (name, email, optional phone, message) and email addresses provided for editorial correspondence. Technical data collected automatically includes IP addresses, browser type and version, device identifiers, referral source, and pages visited. The site uses this technical information to deliver content reliably, protect site security, prevent abuse, and maintain basic functionality. Contact form data is used to respond to inquiries and to manage correspondence. Optional aggregated analytics data may be used to understand usage patterns and improve content structure. We do not use personal data for profiling or automated decision-making. Where processing depends on consent, users are given a clear option to accept or reject optional cookies and analytics through the cookie notice. When personal information is not necessary, users are encouraged not to provide it.
How we use and disclose information
Contact information submitted via the site is used to respond to requests, provide clarifications about educational content, or to send administrative messages related to requested materials. Technical information is used for site security, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting. We do not sell personal data. We may disclose data to service providers acting on our behalf for hosting, email delivery, and analytics; such providers are contractually required to limit use to specified purposes and to implement appropriate safeguards. Disclosure may also occur when required by law, to respond to legal process, enforce site policies, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of users and the public. Aggregated or anonymized data that does not identify individuals may be used or shared for research and site improvement purposes.
Cookies, tracking, and choices
The site uses minimal cookies and similar technologies. Strictly necessary cookies are used to enable basic site functions such as navigation and the cookie preference mechanism. Optional cookies and anonymized analytics may be used to collect usage statistics, improve content layout, and understand aggregated visitor behavior. The cookie consent control presented in the bottom-right corner allows users to accept or reject optional cookies. Users may withdraw consent at any time by updating cookie preferences or clearing browser cookies. Most browsers permit users to block or delete cookies; doing so may limit some site features. No third-party advertising networks are present on the site. When third-party services are used for analytics, only aggregated or pseudonymized data is shared under contractual controls that respect data protection principles.
Data retention, rights, and access
Personal data collected for correspondence is retained only as long as necessary to respond and for a limited archival period to support administrative record-keeping, typically up to three years unless a longer period is required by law. Technical logs and aggregated analytics may be retained in anonymized form. Subject to applicable law, users have the right to request access to personal data held about them, request correction of inaccurate data, request deletion where retention is no longer justified, and request restriction of processing. Users may also object to certain processing activities and, where applicable, request portability of supplied data. Requests should include sufficient information to identify the correspondence or data in question and should be sent to the contact point below. The Institute will respond to verified requests within a reasonable timeframe and as required by law.
Security and how to contact us about privacy
We implement administrative, technical, and physical measures designed to protect personal information appropriate to the risk, including encrypted transmission for sensitive form submissions, access controls for administrative systems, and regular review of security practices. Despite these measures, no transmission or storage system is completely secure. If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need to report a security concern, please contact us at: Culinary Insights Institute 125 Market St, Suite 400 San Francisco, CA 94105 United States Phone: +1 415-555-0102 Email: [email protected] We will acknowledge inquiries and describe the steps taken to address them. For jurisdiction-specific data protection rights, users may also consult supervisory authorities in their country of residence. This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect operational changes or legal requirements; the effective date is shown below. Significant changes will be communicated on the site.
Effective date: 2026-01-26