Privacy Policy for Dough Science

Last Updated: April 6, 2026

Contact: info@doughscience.com

At Dough Science, we recognize that privacy is a fundamental right. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with our technical baking guides, consulting services, and digital platforms. As a professional service operating from Norway, we are committed to the highest standards of data protection in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data We Collect

We only collect information that is necessary to provide you with expert culinary insights and consulting services.

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, and phone number (collected only when you contact us via info@doughscience.com or book a consulting session).
Business Data: Restaurant names, kitchen equipment details, and operational workflows provided during professional technical audits.
Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, and device information collected through cookies to optimize your experience on our site.

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used strictly for professional purposes within the Dough Science ecosystem:

Service Delivery: To process your inquiries regarding dough formulas and kitchen management.
Personalization: To tailor our “Dough Science” articles based on your interests (e.g., Neapolitan vs. Contemporary styles).
Communication: To send technical updates, newsletters, or respond to professional audit requests.
Analytics: To understand how users interact with our science-backed content to improve our educational resources.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we process your data based on:

Consent: When you sign up for our newsletter or contact us.
Contract: When we provide professional consulting services to your business.
Legitimate Interest: To improve our website security and content quality.

4. Data Storage and Retention

We store your information securely and only for as long as necessary.

Consulting Data: Retained for the duration of our professional relationship plus any legally required accounting periods in Norway.
Marketing Data: Retained until you choose to unsubscribe from our “Dough Science” community.

5. Your Rights as a User

As a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) and Norway, you have the following rights:

The Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data.
The Right to Rectification: Request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
The Right to Erasure: Request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.
The Right to Data Portability: Request that we transfer your data to another organization.

6. Third-Party Services

Dough Science may use trusted third-party providers for analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) or email management. We ensure these providers are GDPR-compliant. We never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality. For detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please reach out to our team:

Dough Science Email: info@doughscience.com

Location: Finnsnes / Senja, Norway

Web: doughscience.com