Website Data Usage Policy
Understanding how SoftStreamGuide employs tracking technologies on SoftStreamGuide
What Are Tracking Technologies?
When you visit our culinary education platform, several small data files run quietly in the background to improve your experience. These tracking technologies include cookies, web beacons, and local storage methods that help us understand how you engage with our international cuisine content and learning programs.
Think of these tools as digital assistants that remember your preferences, such as which cooking techniques you've saved or your preferred language. They are designed to make your return visits smoother and more tailored to your culinary learning journey.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Functionality
These ensure our platform operates correctly — keeping your login session active, remembering items in your course cart, and making sure security features work as intended. Without them, basic site operations could fail.
Performance Analytics
We monitor how users navigate our cooking tutorials and recipe collections to identify popular content and enhance site speed. This helps us determine if sections like our Mediterranean cuisine load slowly or if users have trouble finding specific techniques.
Personalization Features
These remember your dietary preferences, favorite cuisine types, and recently viewed classes. When you return, we can propose relevant tutorials or workshops based on your interests.
Marketing Optimization
We track which promotional content resonates with different user groups to show more relevant course recommendations. This might mean highlighting fundamentals for pastry enthusiasts or Asian fusion techniques for adventurous cooks.
Essential Operations Information
Required for Basic Site Function
Some tracking technologies cannot be disabled because they are essential for core website operations. These include session management, security verification, and basic preference storage that keeps our platform functional and secure.
Data Retention and Your Control Options
We retain different types of tracking data for varying durations based on their purpose. Session-based information expires when you close your browser, while preference data may persist for up to two years to maintain consistency across visits.
You have significant control over these technologies through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to block third-party trackers, clear stored data, or receive notifications before new tracking elements are installed. However, disabling certain tracking may limit some personalization features.
For users in regions with specific privacy regulations, we provide additional controls and transparency measures. Our data practices align with applicable privacy frameworks while supporting the interactive features that make culinary learning engaging and effective.