Master the Culinary Arts

Data Collection and Usage

Food Genius Network collects personal information to provide educational services and improve user experience. We collect:

• Contact information (name, email, phone) for enrollment and communication
• Payment information for course registration (processed securely)
• Learning progress and assessment data to personalize education
• Website usage data through cookies and analytics tools

Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data and request copies
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
• Delete your data (right to be forgotten)
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities
• Data portability and withdrawal of consent

Data Security and Retention

We implement robust security measures including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for educational purposes and legal requirements, typically 7 years for student records.

Cookie Usage

Our website uses essential cookies for functionality and optional cookies for analytics and marketing. You can control cookie preferences through our cookie consent manager.

For privacy concerns, contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected]

Educational Services Agreement

By enrolling in Food Genius Network courses, you agree to our educational services terms. Our programs are designed for professional culinary education and career advancement.

Course Access and Completion

• Lifetime access to course materials and updates
• Required completion of assessments for certification
• Participation in practical assignments and projects
• Adherence to professional standards and ethics

Payment Terms

Course fees are due upon enrollment with flexible payment plans available. Refunds are available within 30 days of purchase if unsatisfied with course quality.

Intellectual Property

All course content, recipes, and materials remain the intellectual property of Food Genius Network and our instructor partners. Students may use materials for personal learning and career development but not for commercial redistribution.

Certification Standards

Certificates are awarded upon successful completion of course requirements. Our certifications are recognized by industry partners and meet professional culinary education standards.

Community Guidelines

Students must maintain professional conduct in forums and group activities, respect fellow learners, and follow platform guidelines for a positive learning environment.

Cookie Types and Purposes

Food Genius Network uses various types of cookies to enhance your learning experience:

Essential Cookies

• Authentication and login session management
• Course progress tracking and bookmarking
• Shopping cart and payment processing
• Security and fraud prevention

Analytics Cookies

• Website usage patterns and popular content
• Course completion rates and engagement metrics
• Technical performance and error tracking
• User experience optimization

Marketing Cookies

• Personalized course recommendations
• Targeted advertising on social media
• Email marketing effectiveness tracking
• Conversion tracking for promotional campaigns

Managing Cookie Preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser or our cookie preference center. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and personalization features.

Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted partners for analytics (Google Analytics), payment processing (Stripe), and marketing (Facebook, LinkedIn). These services may set their own cookies subject to their privacy policies.

Copyright Protection

Food Genius Network respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). We protect original course content, recipes, and educational materials.

Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed upon, please provide:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• Location of the allegedly infringing material on our website
• Your contact information and electronic signature
• Good faith statement that use is not authorized
• Statement of accuracy and authority to act on behalf of copyright owner

Counter-Notification Process

If you believe content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification with:

• Identification of removed material and its location
• Statement of good faith belief in error
• Consent to jurisdiction and service of process
• Your contact information and electronic signature

Designated DMCA Agent

Send DMCA notices to our designated agent:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 347 Madison Avenue, Suite 1205, New York, NY 10017

Repeat Infringer Policy

We terminate accounts of users who repeatedly infringe copyrights and maintain a policy of removing access for confirmed repeat infringers.

Data Processing Lawful Basis

Food Genius Network processes personal data under several GDPR lawful bases:

• Contract performance for course delivery and certification
• Legitimate interest for business operations and improvement
• Consent for marketing communications and optional services
• Legal obligation for financial records and compliance

Your GDPR Rights

As a data subject, you have comprehensive rights including:

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate information
• Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision making

Data Protection Impact Assessment

We conduct regular DPIAs for high-risk processing activities and implement privacy by design principles in all systems and processes.

International Data Transfers

When transferring data outside the EEA, we ensure adequate protection through approved transfer mechanisms including adequacy decisions and standard contractual clauses.

Data Breach Notification

We maintain incident response procedures and will notify relevant supervisory authorities within 72 hours of becoming aware of qualifying data breaches.

Contact our Data Protection Officer: [email protected] for any GDPR-related inquiries or to exercise your rights.