Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 5, 2026

Respecting Your Privacy Like I Respect the Wok: Just as I treat every wok with the care and respect it deserves, I treat your personal information with the same level of dedication and protection. Your trust in my teaching is sacred, and so is your privacy.

1. My Commitment to Your Privacy

As Elias Sterling, your dedicated wok instructor, I understand that learning to cook is a personal journey. When you share your struggles with soggy vegetables or tough meat, when you ask questions about technique, or when you share your successes in our community, you’re trusting me with more than just data—you’re sharing your culinary journey.

My Promise: I will protect your information with the same intensity I bring to perfecting wok technique. No shortcuts, no compromises, no exceptions.

2. Information I Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you join my wok cooking community, I may collect:

Contact Information: Name and email address for course access and communication
Cooking Experience Level: To provide appropriate instruction and guidance
Kitchen Setup Details: Stove type (electric/gas) to offer relevant advice
Equipment Inventory: Current cookware to provide proper guidance (and steer you away from non-stick!)
Learning Goals: What you want to achieve with wok cooking
Community Participation: Forum posts, questions, and shared experiences
Course Feedback: Your progress and areas where you need additional instruction

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

To improve my teaching and your learning experience:

Website Usage: Which techniques you study most, time spent on tutorials
Video Engagement: Which demonstrations you watch and rewatch
Recipe Interactions: Which recipes you save, print, or share
Device Information: Browser type, operating system for optimal content delivery
Location Data: General geographic location (to understand your cooking environment)
Learning Patterns: How you progress through different skill levels

2.3 Community Interaction Data

In our forums and discussion areas:

Posts and Comments: Your questions, successes, and shared experiences
Peer Interactions: How you help and learn from fellow students
Progress Sharing: Before and after photos of your wok cooking results
Equipment Discussions: Your experiences with different woks and tools

3. How I Use Your Information

3.1 Personalized Instruction

I use your information to:

Customize Learning Paths: Provide instruction appropriate to your skill level and equipment
Offer Targeted Guidance: Address your specific challenges (soggy vegetables, tough meat, etc.)
Recommend Appropriate Techniques: Adapt methods for your stove type and kitchen setup
Track Your Progress: Monitor improvement and identify areas needing attention
Suggest Equipment Upgrades: Guide you toward proper woks and away from inferior alternatives

3.2 Community Building

Connect Similar Students: Match you with others facing similar challenges
Facilitate Knowledge Sharing: Enable experienced students to help newcomers
Moderate Discussions: Maintain focus on proper technique and respectful discourse
Celebrate Successes: Highlight student achievements and breakthroughs

3.3 Content Improvement

Develop New Tutorials: Create content addressing common student challenges
Refine Teaching Methods: Improve instruction based on student feedback and progress
Update Recipes: Adapt formulations for different home kitchen conditions
Enhance Resources: Add materials that support your learning journey

4.1 Educational Communications

I may send you:

Technique Tips: Weekly guidance on improving your wok skills
Recipe Updates: New formulations and seasonal adaptations
Equipment Guidance: Reviews and recommendations for quality cookware
Community Highlights: Showcasing student successes and learning moments
Safety Reminders: Important updates on kitchen safety and proper technique

4.2 My Communication Standards

All communications will:

Maintain Teaching Quality: Every message provides real value
Respect Your Time: No unnecessary or frivolous content
Stay On Topic: Focus on wok cooking and related skills
Encourage Progress: Support your journey toward mastery
Never Promote Non-Stick Pans: My standards don’t change in marketing

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 How I Use Cookies

Like seasoning a wok, cookies help create a better experience:

Essential Cookies: Enable basic website functionality and course access
Learning Cookies: Remember your progress and preferences
Performance Cookies: Help me understand which content is most helpful
Community Cookies: Maintain your forum preferences and participation history

5.2 Third-Party Services

I work with trusted partners:

Google Analytics: Helps me understand how to improve my teaching platform
Google AdSense: Displays relevant advertisements for quality cooking equipment
Email Services: Manages newsletter delivery and course communications
Video Hosting: Provides reliable access to cooking demonstrations

You can control cookies through:

Browser settings and preferences
Our cookie preference center
Opt-out tools for advertising networks
Private browsing modes

6. Advertising and Equipment Recommendations

6.1 Quality-Focused Advertising

I use advertising to support free educational content while maintaining standards:

Equipment Advertisements: Only for cookware and tools I personally recommend
Ingredient Promotions: Quality sauces, oils, and seasonings that enhance your cooking
Educational Resources: Books, videos, and materials that complement my teaching
Kitchen Safety Products: Items that support safe, high-heat cooking

6.2 My Advertising Standards

I will NEVER advertise:

Non-stick pans for stir-frying - This violates my core teaching principles
Inferior cooking equipment - I won’t compromise on quality
Shortcuts that undermine technique - Proper method cannot be compromised
Products I wouldn’t use myself - My reputation depends on my recommendations

6.3 Revenue and Independence

Advertisement revenue helps me maintain free educational content
I maintain editorial independence - My teaching is never influenced by advertisers
Quality standards remain unchanged - Commercial relationships don’t affect my principles
Student success comes first - Profit never trumps proper instruction

I may share information only in these circumstances:

Trusted Service Providers: Partners who help deliver educational content
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect safety
Community Features: Information you choose to make public in forums
Your Explicit Consent: When you specifically agree to sharing
Business Transitions: In the unlikely event of a business sale

I never share:

Your private cooking struggles - Your learning journey is confidential
Personal contact information - Your privacy is protected
Private messages or communications - Direct conversations remain private
Detailed learning progress - Your development is between us
Equipment preferences - Your cookware choices are your business

8. Data Security

8.1 Protection Measures

I protect your information like I protect my seasoned woks:

Encryption: Secure data transmission and storage
Access Controls: Limited access to authorized personnel only
Regular Security Updates: Ongoing protection improvements
Staff Training: Education on privacy protection and data handling
Incident Response: Procedures to address any security concerns

8.2 Your Role in Security

Help me protect your information:

Use strong passwords for your account
Don’t share login credentials
Be thoughtful about what you post in public forums
Report any suspicious activity immediately

9. Your Rights and Control

9.1 Access and Management

You have the right to:

Access Your Data: See what information I have about your learning journey
Update Information: Correct or modify your profile and preferences
Delete Data: Request removal of your personal information
Export Data: Receive your information in a portable format
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from communications at any time

9.2 Learning Preferences

You can control:

Newsletter frequency and content focus
Community notification settings
Progress tracking preferences
Communication methods and timing

10. Student Community Considerations

10.1 Forum Privacy

When participating in community discussions:

Public Posts: Anything you post in forums is visible to other students
Private Messages: Direct communications remain confidential
Shared Photos: Cooking results you share become part of the learning community
Experience Sharing: Your stories help other students learn and improve

10.2 Learning Environment

I maintain a respectful community by:

Moderating Discussions: Ensuring focus on proper technique and respectful discourse
Protecting Student Privacy: Preventing sharing of personal information
Encouraging Growth: Supporting all students regardless of skill level
Maintaining Standards: Upholding quality instruction and technique

11. International Students

If you access my teaching from outside USA:

Data may be transferred to and processed in USA
Appropriate protections are in place for international transfers
Local laws may affect your privacy rights
My commitment to protection remains constant regardless of location

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy to better serve my students. Changes will be announced through:

Email Notifications: Direct communication to all students
Website Banners: Prominent notices on the homepage
Community Announcements: Posts in discussion forums
Newsletter Updates: Detailed explanations of any changes

13. Contact Me

Just as I’m always available to help with your wok technique, I’m here for privacy questions:

Email: [[email protected]]

A Personal Note from Your Instructor:

Your trust in my teaching methods extends to trusting me with your personal information. Just as I’ve spent years perfecting my approach to wok cooking, I’ve carefully crafted these privacy practices to protect what matters most—your confidence in learning and your personal privacy.

When you share your cooking challenges, celebrate your successes, or ask questions in our community, you’re not just data points—you’re dedicated students on a journey toward culinary mastery. I treat your information with the same respect I demand for the wok itself.

Remember: Great cooking requires trust—in your equipment, in your technique, and in your instructor. Thank you for trusting me with both your culinary education and your privacy.

Elias Sterling
Your Dedicated Wok Instructor

This Privacy Policy reflects my commitment to treating your personal information with the same precision, care, and respect I bring to every aspect of wok cooking instruction.