Website Data Usage Policy
Understanding how Novel Garden Paper uses tracking technologies on Novel Garden Paper
What Tracking Technologies Do We Use?
When you access our culinary education platform, several small data files operate behind the scenes to improve your experience. These tracking technologies comprise cookies, web beacons, and local storage methods that help us understand how you engage with our global cuisine content and learning programs.
Think of these technologies as digital assistants that recall your preferences, such as bookmarked culinary techniques or your preferred language settings. They are designed to make future visits smoother and more personalized to your culinary learning journey.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Functionality
These are necessary for proper platform operation — maintaining your login session, recalling items in your course cart, and ensuring security features work correctly. Without them, basic site functionality could fail.
Performance Analytics
We monitor how users navigate our cooking tutorials and recipe collections to identify popular content and optimize site performance. This helps us detect slow loading in sections like our Mediterranean cuisine area or difficulties in locating specific techniques.
Personalization Features
These remember your dietary preferences, favorite cuisines, and previously viewed cooking classes. On your return, we can suggest related 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
Necessary for Core Site Function
Some tracking technologies cannot be disabled as they are essential for core site 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 kinds 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 have substantial control over these technologies via your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to block third-party trackers, clear stored data, or receive prompts 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.