General Introduction
dishdelve is all about simple and welcoming recipes. There are no accounts here. We won't ask for your personal info, so nothing about you is ever sold or shared.
Still, we want you to know how automatic data collection happens thanks to outside partners. Sometimes, things like site statistics, video embeds, or personalized ads might use this data to enhance your time on dishdelve. This privacy policy walks you through these details and explains what we do to keep your data and privacy safe as you browse dishdelve.
Third-party services used
To keep dishdelve up and running—and to offer you recipes for free—we sometimes use outside tools. Third-party solutions help us improve the site, support our work through advertising, and share videos right on our pages. Check out some of the main tools we work with:
- Google Analytics: This is a visitor tracking tool from Google. It gathers anonymous stats about traffic, like which pages are viewed and for how long. The data tells us which recipes are a hit and where we can make things better. Google Analytics may use cookies, but dishdelve never sees anything that identifies you personally.
- Google AdSense: This Google platform lets us display ads on dishdelve. Ads keep our content free for you. AdSense may remember your preferences through cookies to suggest ads you might like. However, dishdelve isn't given access to any of your private details used for ad customization. You can learn more by reading Google's privacy policies.
- Cloudflare Analytics: With Cloudflare's analytics, we watch how the site performs without identifying cookies. Cloudflare shows patterns (like IP addresses or browsing activities), but it's all grouped up and never tied to just you. This helps us spot bugs and keep things speedy and secure.
- YouTube: Sometimes, you'll see recipe videos hosted via YouTube, a Google product. Watching these on dishdelve may place YouTube or Google cookies to measure plays and collect stats, like view counts. If you're signed into your Google account, YouTube may link your watch history to your profile, but dishdelve can't access this info. Check out YouTube/Google's privacy details if you want to know more.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny text files your device saves when you visit a site. dishdelve and its partners rely on cookies to boost your browsing experience:
- Functional cookies: These keep the site working smoothly, for example by storing things like language settings or your consent choices. Without them, some options may not work as expected.
- Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics, they collect broad info about site visits and usage. This aggregated data reveals how folks use dishdelve and helps us tweak performance and content.
- Advertising cookies: These allow Google AdSense to show you ads. They can track interests or browsing habits to bring you more personalized advertisements.
By being on dishdelve, you’re agreeing to cookie use as described here. You can block or clear cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers let you manage cookie preferences or get alerts before they’re set. However, turning off cookies could change how dishdelve—and other sites—work for you.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes might happen if our practices shift, new features are added, or legal requirements change. Any major updates will be clearly flagged on dishdelve—like with a homepage notice or special message.
You can check when we last made changes by viewing the update date at the top. We recommend checking this page now and then to stay in the loop about how dishdelve handles your privacy.
Contact
Got questions or requests about this privacy policy? Just reach out to us. Email us anytime at legal@dishdelve.com. We're glad to help and are always up for chatting with dishdelve visitors.
Conclusion
Thanks for taking the time to check out dishdelve's privacy policy. By using dishdelve, you accept how we handle your data as outlined above. We hope this gives you peace of mind and lets you explore our recipes with confidence. Thanks for your trust—and happy cooking!