At SOMM.SITE, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the website, subscribe to our newsletter, or engage with our educational content. This may include:

• Name and email address
• Professional information related to the hospitality industry
• Course enrollment and progress data
• Communication preferences

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity through cookies and similar technologies. This includes:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device and operating system information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our educational services
• Send you course materials, updates, and educational content
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze website usage to enhance user experience
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Analytics and Tracking

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not engage in data harvesting or share your information with data brokers. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website and delivering our services, under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where user information may be transferred as part of the transaction

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and review the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Disable cookies through your browser settings

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

International Users

Our website is operated in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the information provided on our About page.