Cookie & Tracking Policy
Understanding how Salvatore uses cookies and tracking technologies
Last updated: March 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember information about your visit. At Salvatore, we use various types of cookies to enhance your experience while learning advanced culinary techniques.
These files contain information like your preferences, login status, and browsing patterns. They're completely safe and cannot access personal files on your computer or install malware.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core features like navigation, access to secure areas, and basic functionality. Without these cookies, services you've requested cannot be provided.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience. They store information like your preferred language, region, and customized interface settings.
Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. They help us analyze which pages are most popular, how long people spend learning, and where improvements are needed.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to show you relevant content and advertisements. They help us understand which culinary techniques interest you most and tailor our communications accordingly.
Important: Essential Cookies Cannot Be Disabled
Essential cookies are required for basic website functionality and cannot be turned off. These include cookies for user authentication, security features, and core navigation elements that make the site work properly.
How We Use Tracking Technologies
Beyond cookies, we employ several tracking methods to improve your learning experience:
- Web beacons and pixel tags to measure email engagement and content effectiveness
- Local storage to remember your progress through culinary programs
- Session recordings to identify areas where students commonly struggle
- Heat mapping to understand which parts of our lessons receive the most attention
- Cross-device tracking to maintain consistency across your different devices
This information helps us create better educational content, fix technical issues, and understand which teaching methods work best for different learning styles.
Data Retention Periods
Different types of cookies and tracking data are retained for varying periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Functional cookies: Stored for up to 1 year
- Analytics data: Retained for 26 months
- Marketing cookies: Active for up to 2 years
- Essential cookies: Maintained as long as necessary for site functionality
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling how cookies work on your device. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify these settings:
Browser Controls: All major browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies through their settings menus. You can typically find these options under "Privacy" or "Security" sections.
Third-Party Tools: Various browser extensions and privacy tools can help you manage cookies more granularly. These tools often provide more detailed control than built-in browser options.
Keep in mind that blocking all cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our culinary learning platform effectively.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content from third-party services like video platforms, social media widgets, or analytics providers. These services may set their own cookies on your device, which are governed by their respective privacy policies.
We work with partners such as Google Analytics, YouTube for educational videos, and customer support platforms. Each of these services has their own cookie policies that you can review independently.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
Contact us at info@salvattores.com
Visit us: 8500 Boul. Henri-Bourassa, Québec, QC G1G 5X1
Phone: +15879731644