The Culinary Innovation Labs (“CIL,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you visit our website or use any related digital services. For the purposes of this Policy, the term “you” refers to any individual who accesses the CIL website or submits information through its forms, applications, or communication channels.
By visiting the CIL website or using any part of our online services, you confirm that you understand and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
I. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when submitting forms, creating bookings, requesting tours, applying to programs, or corresponding with our team. This information may include your name, contact details, professional background, organization, CVs, proposals, research submissions, and any other information required for processing your request or supporting your participation in CIL activities.
We also collect technical information automatically through your browser or device, including IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, and general usage data. This helps us maintain and improve the performance, security, and functionality of the website. We do not collect sensitive personal information such as health data, biometric identifiers, political views, or religious beliefs.
II. HOW WE USE AND SHARE INFORMATION
We use the information you provide to process your requests, respond to inquiries, manage bookings and appointments, review applications for programs or career opportunities, facilitate your participation in events, and maintain accurate records of your engagement with CIL. We may also use your information to improve our website and services, ensure security, analyze usage patterns, generate aggregated reports, or send service-related notifications. We only send optional updates, invitations, or announcements with your consent.
We may share your information with universities, partners, or entities that work directly with CIL when such sharing is necessary to support program delivery, event coordination, operational needs, or other purposes directly related to providing CIL services. We may also share information with trusted service providers who support our website hosting, communication tools, or security infrastructure. We do not sell or rent personal data. Information may also be disclosed if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
III. HOW WE USE AND SHARE INFORMATION
We implement appropriate technical and administrative safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or misuse. These safeguards may include encrypted transmission, secure storage, access controls, and continuous monitoring of our systems. Despite these efforts, no method of electronic transmission is completely secure, and you acknowledge that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed.
IV. HOW WE USE AND SHARE INFORMATION
Depending on the nature of your interaction with CIL, we process your personal data based on your consent, our need to perform a service you requested, our legal obligations applicable to entities managing the CIL website and its related services, or our legitimate interest in improving and maintaining our services.
V. HOW WE USE AND SHARE INFORMATION
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control these websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. You are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external site before providing personal information.
VI. HOW WE USE AND SHARE INFORMATION
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information. You may do so by contacting us at info@culinaryinnovationlabs.com.
Upon receiving your request, we will take reasonable steps to delete your information unless retention is required by law, compliance needs, or ongoing administrative processes.
VII. HOW WE USE AND SHARE INFORMATION
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant updates will be communicated through a notice on our website. Continued use of the website after such changes indicates acceptance of the revised Policy.
VIII. HOW WE USE AND SHARE INFORMATION
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you may contact us at info@culinaryinnovationlabs.com.