Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 1, 2025

Welcome to CookingConnoisseurs.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services—including enrolling in cooking classes, creating an account, or communicating with us.
By accessing or using CookingConnoisseurs.com, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information
When you sign up, register for classes, or make a purchase, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Billing address
• Phone number (optional)
• Payment details (processed securely via third-party providers)
• Account credentials (username, password)

b) Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our site, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages viewed and time spent on the site
• Clicks, navigation behaviour, and referring URLs
• Device type, OS, and geolocation (if enabled)

c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, remember preferences, and analyse traffic. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and manage your account
• Process payments and enrolments
• Deliver class materials and send class reminders
• Communicate with you (class updates, customer support, newsletters)
• Personalize your learning experience
• Improve our website and services
• Detect and prevent fraud or misuse

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Trusted third-party service providers who help us with website hosting, payment processing, analytics, and email delivery
• Instructors (only when necessary for personalized support or feedback)
• Legal authorities, if required by law or in response to a valid legal request
• In the event of a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition, user information may be transferred accordingly

All third parties are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide on our behalf.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure HTTPS encryption
• Regular system updates and monitoring
• Password hashing and restricted access controls
• Use of reputable third-party payment gateways (we do not store full credit card data)

However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials confidential.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@cookingconnoisseurs.com.
You can also unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link at the bottom of our emails.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

If you close your account, we may retain limited data for legal and administrative purposes.

7. Children’s Privacy

CookingConnoisseurs.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided personal data, we will delete it promptly.

8. International Users

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please note that your data may be processed and stored in the U.S. or other countries where we or our service providers operate. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📧 support@cookingconnoisseurs.com
📍 8000 Avalon Boulevard, Suites 100 and 200, Alpharetta, GA 30009

Thank you for trusting CookingConnoisseurs.com. Your privacy matters to us.