Cookie & Data Usage Policy

What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. At Kumithen, we use various tracking technologies to understand how you interact with our culinary education platform. Think of them as digital breadcrumbs that help us remember your preferences and improve your learning experience.

Beyond traditional cookies, we employ several tracking methods including web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage technologies. These tools work together to create a comprehensive understanding of user behavior patterns across our platform.

Types of Tracking We Use

How Tracking Enhances Your Experience

Our tracking systems work behind the scenes to create a more personalized learning environment. When you're halfway through our knife skills course, cookies remember exactly where you left off. If you consistently watch videos at 1.25x speed, we'll remember that preference for future sessions.

Analytics data helps us identify common learning patterns. For instance, we discovered that students who complete our basic knife skills module are 73% more likely to finish advanced techniques courses. This insight shaped our curriculum sequencing recommendations.

Data Retention and Storage

Different types of data have varying retention periods based on their purpose and legal requirements. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may remain for up to two years to maintain your preferences.

We regularly review and purge outdated tracking data to minimize storage while preserving essential learning records. Your course completions and certifications are maintained indefinitely as part of your educational portfolio, but associated behavioral data is anonymized over time.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have complete control over non-essential cookies on our platform. While we believe tracking enhances your learning experience, we respect your choice to limit data collection. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're required for basic functionality.

Blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on our platform. Without functional cookies, you'll need to reset video preferences each visit. Analytics blocking won't affect your personal experience but limits our ability to improve course content based on user behavior patterns.

Third-Party Tracking and Partnerships

Some tracking technologies on our site are managed by trusted partners who help us deliver better educational experiences. These include video hosting providers, analytics services, and payment processors. Each partner operates under strict data handling agreements.

We regularly audit our third-party partnerships to ensure they meet our privacy standards. Partners are contractually required to handle your data according to UK data protection regulations and cannot use it for purposes beyond our specified services.