Website Data Utilization Policy
How HarborStillLoom employs tracking technologies on HarborStillLoom
What Tracking Technologies Are
When you browse our culinary education platform, several small data files operate behind the scenes to improve your experience. These tracking technologies include cookies, web beacons, and local storage methods that help us understand how you engage with our global cuisine content and learning courses.
Consider these tools as digital assistants that recall your preferences, such as bookmarked techniques or your chosen language. They aim to make future visits more seamless and tailored to your culinary learning journey.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Functionality
These keep the platform functioning correctly — preserving your login session, recalling items in your course cart, and ensuring security features work as intended. Without them, basic site operations could fail.
Performance Analytics
We monitor how users move through our cooking tutorials and recipe collections to identify popular content and enhance site performance. This helps us determine if sections like Mediterranean cuisine load slowly or if users struggle to locate specific techniques.
Personalization Features
These remember your dietary preferences, favorite cuisines, and previously viewed classes. On your return, we can recommend relevant Indian spice tutorials or advanced knife skills workshops based on your interests.
Marketing Optimization
We monitor which promotional content resonates with different user groups to present more relevant course recommendations. This could involve emphasizing baking basics 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. This includes 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 depending on purpose. Session data expires when you close your browser, while preference data may persist for up to two years to maintain consistency across visits.
You have substantial control over these technologies via your browser settings. Most modern browsers let you block third-party trackers, clear stored data, or receive prompts before new tracking elements are installed. However, disabling some tracking may limit certain 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.