How We Track Your Experience
Last updated: February 2025
At Pizzaiolo, we believe in being upfront about how we collect information when you visit our site. This page explains what tracking technologies we use, why they matter for your experience, and how you can control them. Think of this as your guide to what happens behind the scenes at pizzaiolo.best.
What Tracking Technologies Actually Do
When you browse our site, small text files get stored on your device. These files — commonly called cookies — help us remember your preferences and understand how people interact with our content about sous-vide cooking techniques.
Some tracking happens through pixels and beacons too. These are tiny, invisible images that tell us which pages get the most attention. We also use local storage, which is similar to cookies but can hold more information about your learning progress through our educational materials.
The Different Types We Use
Essential Site Functions
These are non-negotiable. Without them, basic features like navigation and access to secure areas wouldn't work. They remember your session as you move between pages and keep your experience smooth.
Functional Your Preferences
These remember choices you make — like your preferred cooking temperature units or which learning modules you've bookmarked. They make returning to our site feel familiar rather than starting from scratch every time.
Analytical Usage Patterns
We track which recipes get the most views and where people spend their time. This helps us figure out what content actually helps our community and what might need improvement. All data gets anonymized before we analyze it.
Marketing Relevant Content
These help us show you information about upcoming workshops or new learning materials that match your interests. If you've been reading about temperature precision, we might highlight advanced sous-vide techniques next time you visit.
How This Improves Your Experience
- Learning Progress: We save where you left off in our educational modules so you can pick up exactly where you stopped last time.
- Recipe Bookmarks: Your saved cooking techniques and favorite recipes stay accessible across sessions without needing an account.
- Content Recommendations: Based on what you've explored, we suggest related techniques that build on your existing knowledge.
- Site Performance: By tracking load times and interactions, we identify slow areas and fix them before they become frustrating.
- Workshop Notifications: If you've shown interest in specific cooking methods, we'll remind you about relevant programs starting in late 2025.
Taking Control of Your Data
You're not stuck with our default settings. Every major browser lets you manage tracking technologies, and the process is pretty straightforward once you know where to look.
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, allow only essential ones, or clear existing data.
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers enhanced tracking protection that blocks most third-party trackers automatically.
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Safari blocks third-party cookies by default and gives you granular control over individual sites.
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies. Edge includes tracking prevention with three levels of strictness.
Keep in mind that blocking all cookies might break certain features on our site. Essential functions need at least some basic tracking to work properly.
How Long We Keep Information
Different types of data stick around for different periods. Here's the breakdown:
Temporary Session Data
Gets deleted the moment you close your browser. Used for navigation and immediate interactions during your current visit.
Short-Term Preferences
Things like your last viewed recipes or recently accessed modules. Enough time to feel personalized without storing data indefinitely.
Learning Progress
Your educational journey through our materials, saved techniques, and bookmarked content. Gives you a full year to continue your learning path.
Analytics Data
Anonymized usage patterns that help us improve content. Old enough to spot trends but recent enough to stay relevant for current students.
Questions About Your Data?
If you want to know what we've collected about your visits or need help adjusting your privacy settings, we're here to walk you through it.