General Introduction
cookedcravings is a recipe site that focuses on fun and keeping things simple. We don't use user accounts, and we never gather your personal info directly. As a result, we never sell or pass along any of your personal data.
Still, we want to be upfront about how some info might get picked up automatically by outside services we use to enhance your time here—like stats tracking, customized ads, or videos on the site. This privacy policy is designed to spell out exactly how this works, so you know how your data and privacy are protected every time you visit cookedcravings.
Third-party services used
To keep cookedcravings running smoothly and provide you with free recipes, we rely on certain third-party services. These help us see what you enjoy most, fund our content through ads, and bring you cool videos. Here are the key third-party tools used on cookedcravings:
- Google Analytics: Google's analytics tool gives us broad stats about site visits (like which pages get the most love and how long folks stick around). It may use cookies to keep track, but cookedcravings never grabs anything that can identify you personally.
- Google AdSense: This is Google’s ad platform. You’ll spot ads across cookedcravings that help fund the free content you enjoy. AdSense can tailor ads to what you like using cookies. But cookedcravings can't see or access the personal data Google uses for these ads. For more, see Google’s privacy details.
- Cloudflare Analytics: Cloudflare gives us performance stats for the site without using cookies that could single you out. It helps us spot bugs or speed issues. All the info Cloudflare gathers (like IPs or browsing patterns) stays bundled and isn’t tracked back to you as a person.
- YouTube: Sometimes, we share recipe videos right here via YouTube (owned by Google). When you play a video on cookedcravings, cookies might get placed so YouTube can count views or track playback stats. If you’re signed in to Google, your watch history could be linked to your account—but that info’s never shared with cookedcravings. Want to know more? See YouTube/Google’s privacy page.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny text files stored on your device when you stop by a website. cookedcravings and some of our partners use cookies to make your visit better:
- Essential cookies: These are needed to keep the site running smoothly (like saving your language settings or preferences). If you block them, some site features might not work as expected.
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics and Cloudflare use these to see how folks use cookedcravings and which recipes are popular. They group this info to help us improve the site and its content.
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses these to show you ads tailored to your interests or browsing. It helps serve up more relevant ads based on what you like.
By using cookedcravings, you agree to let us use cookies as described above. Want to change or remove cookies? You can do that in your browser settings—most browsers let you block, remove, or get a heads up before cookies are set. Disabling cookies might change your experience on cookedcravings and other sites.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If we tweak our practices, add new services, or need to meet new rules or laws, we'll refresh this page to keep you in the loop. If there’s a big change, we’ll make sure it’s easy to spot—like posting a notice on the homepage or sending a special alert.
The date at the top of this policy shows the last update. Check back anytime to stay up-to-date on cookedcravings’s privacy practices.
Contact
If you're curious, concerned, or want to talk to us about this privacy policy, just reach out! Drop us a line at legal@cookedcravings.com. cookedcravings is always glad to hear from you and happy to answer any questions.
Conclusion
Thanks so much for taking a moment to read cookedcravings’s privacy policy. By using this site, you’re agreeing to the approaches described above to help keep your data secure. We hope you feel more comfortable browsing and tasting our recipes now. Thanks for putting your trust in cookedcravings—enjoy your next dish!