General Overview
Cook With Carla is a recipe site focused on simplicity and user-friendliness. We don’t have any user accounts and don’t collect your personal information directly. Because of this, we don’t sell or share any of your data.
However, we want to clarify how some data might be gathered automatically via third-party services we use to enhance your experience. These services may include things like traffic analysis, tailored ads, or embedded videos. This privacy policy is here to explain how we handle these practices and how we keep your data and privacy safe while using Cook With Carla.
Third-Party Services We Use
For Cook With Carla to work properly and provide free recipes, we rely on third-party service providers. These services help us understand site usage, fund our content through ads, and add video content to our pages. Here are the key third-party services we use:
- Google Analytics: This audience analytics tool from Google collects anonymous data about site activity, such as the pages visited and time spent on them. It helps us understand which recipes are most loved and how to improve the site. Google Analytics may use cookies for tracking, though Cook With Carla doesn’t collect any data that could identify you personally.
- Google AdSense: Google’s advertising platform allows us to display ads on our site. These ads help fund the website and keep it free to use. AdSense may track your browsing to show relevant advertisements. Cook With Carla cannot access personal data used by Google for ad personalization. To learn more, refer to Google’s privacy policy.
- Cloudflare Analytics: This web traffic analysis tool from Cloudflare lets us track site performance and traffic trends without using cookies that could identify users. It allows us to address technical issues and keep the site secure and speedy. The data, such as IP addresses and browsing information, is aggregated and not linked to individual users.
- YouTube: Occasionally, we embed recipe videos hosted on YouTube (owned by Google). Watching a YouTube video on Cook With Carla may trigger YouTube/Google cookies to track video views and related stats, such as viewer counts. If signed into your Google account, video activity might be connected to your profile, though Cook With Carla doesn’t access this data. For more details, check YouTube/Google’s privacy policies.
Cookies and Your Consent
Cookies are small files saved on your device when visiting a website. Cook With Carla and its third-party partners use cookies to give you a better browsing experience:
- Functionality cookies: These critical cookies ensure that the site runs smoothly, like remembering your language preference or consent choices. Without them, some site features might not work.
- Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics, these collect aggregated information about how users interact with Cook With Carla. This data helps us enhance site performance and create better content.
- Advertising cookies: Utilized by Google AdSense to display ads tailored to your interests or browsing habits.
By using Cook With Carla, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined above. You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block cookies, remove them, or get alerts before any are placed. Note that disabling cookies might impact your experience on Cook With Carla or other sites you visit.
Policy Updates
This privacy policy is subject to change. Updates might be made to reflect new practices, services, or legal requirements. If significant changes occur, we’ll make sure to highlight them on the site—like adding a notice on the homepage or a special announcement.
The “last updated” date at the top of the policy reflects its most recent revision. We recommend checking this page regularly to stay informed about our privacy practices.
Get in Touch
If you’ve got questions, concerns, or specific requests about this privacy policy, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Feel free to email us at legal@cookwithcarla.com. We’re happy to hear from you and answer any queries you may have.
Wrapping Up
Thanks for taking the time to read through our privacy policy. By using Cook With Carla, you agree to the processes detailed above for safeguarding your data. We hope this information provides clarity and gives you confidence to enjoy our recipes. Thanks for trusting us, and happy cooking!