Master Culinary Arts & Food Business

Information We Collect

Food Affinity Group collects personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name, email address, and phone number when you contact us or enroll in courses
• Payment information when you purchase our services
• Communication preferences and course interests
• Technical information about your device and browsing behavior

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide and improve our educational services
• Communicate with you about courses and programs
• Process payments and manage your enrollment
• Send you important updates and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Analyze website usage to improve our services

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and the safety of others
• With trusted service providers who assist in our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. Contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights.

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Food Affinity Group's services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations.

Course Enrollment and Payment

• All course fees must be paid in full before accessing course materials
• Refunds are available within 30 days of purchase if you haven't accessed more than 20% of the course content
• Course access is granted for the duration specified in your enrollment agreement
• Prices are subject to change without notice

Intellectual Property

All course materials, including videos, text, and recipes, are the exclusive property of Food Affinity Group and are protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without written permission.

Student Conduct

Students are expected to:

• Treat instructors and fellow students with respect
• Follow all safety guidelines in practical sessions
• Not share login credentials or course materials with others
• Provide accurate information during enrollment

Limitation of Liability

Food Affinity Group's liability is limited to the amount paid for our services. We are not responsible for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting on our website.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy

Food Affinity Group respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We will respond to valid DMCA takedown notices in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

Filing a DMCA Notice

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on our website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our designated agent with the following information:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and its location on our website
• Your contact information (address, telephone number, and email address)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement that the information provided is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf

Designated Agent

Please send DMCA notices to:

Food Affinity Group
DMCA Agent
2847 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
Email: [email protected]

Counter-Notification

If you believe that material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with the same contact information listed above.

Repeat Infringer Policy

We will terminate the accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.

General Data Protection Regulation Compliance

Food Affinity Group is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
• Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
• Legal obligation: Processing is necessary for compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: You can request copies of your personal data
• Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data
• Right to restrict processing: You can request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to data portability: You can request transfer of your data to another organization
• Right to object: You can object to our processing of your personal data
• Rights related to automated decision making: You have rights regarding automated processing

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations.

International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data.

Contact Our Data Protection Officer

For any GDPR-related inquiries, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 2847 Broadway, New York, NY 10025, USA

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe we have not handled your personal data properly.