Master the Art of Professional Baking

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Baking Cognition Academy website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

2. Educational Services

We provide professional baking education and training programs. Course content, schedules, and requirements are subject to change. Students must meet attendance and performance standards to complete programs successfully.

3. Payment and Refunds

Course fees are due as specified in enrollment agreements. Refunds are available according to our published refund policy, typically within the first week of program commencement with appropriate notice.

4. Student Conduct

Students are expected to maintain professional standards of conduct, respect for instructors and peers, and adherence to safety protocols in kitchen environments.

5. Intellectual Property

All course materials, recipes, and teaching content are proprietary to Baking Cognition Academy. Students may not reproduce or distribute materials without written permission.

6. Limitation of Liability

Our liability is limited to the fees paid for services. We are not responsible for indirect damages, career outcomes, or business success following program completion.

7. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on our website and communicated to enrolled students.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information including names, contact details, educational background, and payment information when you inquire about or enroll in our programs.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Process applications and enrollments
• Communicate about programs and services
• Provide educational services and support
• Process payments and maintain records
• Send marketing communications (with consent)

Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties. We may share data with:

• Payment processors for enrollment transactions
• Educational partners for specialized programs
• Legal authorities when required by law

Data Security

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

Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and port your personal data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations, typically 7 years for educational records.

Contact Us

For privacy concerns, contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and understand how you use our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our services and user experience.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertisements to you and your interests.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as videos and live chats.

Managing Cookie Preferences

You can control cookie preferences through:

• Our cookie consent banner
• Browser settings
• Third-party opt-out tools

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as social media plugins and analytics services.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices.

Our Commitment to Data Protection

Baking Cognition Academy is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Consent: For marketing communications and optional services
• Contract: To provide educational services you've enrolled in
• Legitimate Interest: For business operations and service improvement
• Legal Obligation: To comply with educational and tax regulations

Your Data Subject Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Information: Know what data we collect and how we use it
• Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Transfer your data to another service
• Right to Object: Opt-out of certain types of processing

Data Protection Officer

Contact our Data Protection Officer for any privacy-related concerns:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (617) 555-2847

Complaints

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe we have not complied with GDPR requirements.

International Transfers

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

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy

Baking Cognition Academy respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same.

Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our DMCA Agent with the following information:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material
• Your contact information, including address, telephone number, and email address
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner
• A statement made under penalty of perjury that the above information is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner

DMCA Agent Contact Information

Send DMCA notices to:
DMCA Agent
Baking Cognition Academy
892 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Email: [email protected]

Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification with the following information:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the material that was removed
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed in error
• Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement consenting to jurisdiction of federal court

Repeat Infringers

We may terminate the accounts of users who are repeat infringers of copyrighted material.

Educational Use

Our educational materials are protected by copyright. Students may use materials for personal educational purposes but may not redistribute without permission.