Website Data Usage Policy
Understanding how Novel Ridge Paper uses tracking technologies on Novel Ridge Paper
What Are Tracking Technologies?
As you explore our culinary education platform, several tiny data files work in the background to enhance your experience. These tracking tools—including cookies, web beacons, and local storage—help us understand how you engage with our global cuisine content and learning programs.
Think of these technologies as digital assistants that remember your preferences, such as which cooking techniques you’ve bookmarked or your preferred language settings. They’re designed to make your return visits smoother and more tailored to your culinary education journey.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Functionality
These are necessary for the site to operate properly—keeping your login session alive, remembering items in your course cart, and ensuring security features work reliably. Without them, core site operations could fail.
Performance Analytics
We monitor how visitors navigate our cooking tutorials and recipe collections to identify popular content and optimize site performance. This helps us detect 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 previously viewed cooking classes. When you return, we can suggest relevant topics—like Indian spice tutorials or advanced knife-skills workshops—based on your interests.
Marketing Optimization
We track which promotional content resonates with different user segments to show more relevant course recommendations. This might mean highlighting baking 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 necessary 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 periods based on their purpose. Session-based information expires when you close your browser, while preference data might persist for up to two years to maintain consistency across visits.
You retain 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.