Master the Art of Professional Cooking

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the services provided by Cooking Developments, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

2. Service Description

Cooking Developments provides professional culinary training, recipe development, menu consulting, and culinary workshop services. All services are provided subject to availability and booking confirmation.

3. Payment and Cancellation

Payment is required at the time of booking. Cancellations made 48 hours in advance are eligible for full refund. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance may be subject to cancellation fees.

4. Intellectual Property

All recipes, training materials, and proprietary techniques remain the intellectual property of Cooking Developments. Students may not redistribute or commercialize materials without written permission.

5. Liability Limitation

Cooking Developments liability is limited to the cost of services provided. We are not liable for any indirect, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of our services.

6. Health and Safety

Participants must disclose any food allergies or health conditions that may be affected by cooking activities. All participants must follow safety protocols during hands-on training sessions.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information you provide directly, including name, contact information, and training preferences. We also collect usage information about how you interact with our website and services.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to provide culinary training services, communicate about courses, process payments, and improve our services. We may send promotional communications about new courses and services.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer personal information to third parties except as necessary to provide our services (payment processing, communications) or as required by law.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. You may opt out of promotional communications at any time. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or concerns, contact us at [email protected] or (312) 555-7892.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing website usage.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly, including security features and basic functionality.

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about pages visited and features used.

Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences to personalize your experience on future visits.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or be notified when cookies are being sent. Note that rejecting cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services for analytics and marketing purposes. These services may set their own cookies subject to their respective privacy policies.

Cookie Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings.

Copyright Policy

Cooking Developments respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same. We will respond to clear notices of alleged copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Filing a DMCA Notice

To file a DMCA notice, please provide the following information:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent

2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed

3. Identification of the infringing material and its location on our website

4. Your contact information including address, phone number, and email

5. A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized

6. A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Counter-Notification Process

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification including identification of the removed material, your contact information, and a statement under penalty of perjury that the removal was a mistake.

Contact Information

Send DMCA notices to: [email protected]

Subject Line: DMCA Notice

Repeat Infringers

We reserve the right to terminate accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers of copyright.

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and receive information about how we process it.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data or completion of incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances, including when it's no longer necessary for the original purpose.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request restriction of processing your personal data under certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transmit it to another controller.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or other legitimate interests.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, and legitimate interests in providing culinary training services.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in our privacy policy or as required by law.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.