Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 28, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you register for courses, make purchases, or communicate with us. This may include:

• Personal information (name, email, phone number)
• Payment information (processed securely through our payment processor)
• Course preferences and progress

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our courses and services
• Process transactions and send confirmations
• Communicate with you about courses, promotions, and updates
• Personalize your learning experience

3. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

4. Your Choices

You may update your account information or opt-out of marketing communications at any time through your account settings.

Terms of Service

Last updated: April 28, 2025

1. Course Enrollment

By enrolling in our courses, you agree to:

• Provide accurate registration information
• Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
• Not share course materials with non-enrolled individuals

2. Payments and Refunds

All course fees are due at the time of enrollment. We offer refunds within 14 days of purchase if you haven't accessed more than 20% of the course content.

3. Intellectual Property

All course materials, including videos, recipes, and instructional content, are the property of Starone Culinary Academy and may not be reproduced or distributed without permission.

4. Conduct

We reserve the right to terminate access to any student who engages in inappropriate behavior or violates these terms.

Return Policy

Last updated: April 28, 2025

1. Digital Course Refunds

We offer a 14-day refund policy for all digital courses, provided you have accessed no more than 20% of the course content. To request a refund, please contact our support team.

2. Physical Products

For any physical products purchased through our store:

• Returns must be initiated within 30 days of receipt
• Items must be in original, unused condition
• Customer is responsible for return shipping costs

3. Processing Refunds

Refunds will be processed within 7-10 business days after we receive your return or approve your digital course refund. The refund will be issued to your original payment method.

4. Exceptions

Custom or personalized items cannot be returned unless defective. Digital courses accessed beyond 20% are not eligible for refunds.

Opt-Out Policy

Last updated: April 28, 2025

1. Marketing Communications

You may opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
• Updating your preferences in your account settings
• Contacting our support team at [email protected]

2. Data Collection

While we collect certain data to provide our services, you can limit this collection by:

• Not providing optional information during registration
• Adjusting your browser settings to block cookies
• Using private browsing modes

3. Analytics Opt-Out

To opt-out of our website analytics tracking:

• You can install a browser plugin to block analytics tracking
• Use our cookie preference center to disable analytics cookies

4. Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting our support team. Note that some information may be retained for legal or operational purposes.