General Introduction
Ginger Taste is a food-focused recipe hub that embraces simplicity and friendly cooking experiences. We don't require user accounts and never directly gather your personal details. As a result, we neither sell nor distribute any of your personal information.
Still, we'd like to explain how certain data might be automatically collected through third-party platforms we utilize to enhance your browsing journey (such as site analytics, relevant advertising and video content). This privacy statement aims to provide clear, transparent information about these practices and how we safeguard your data and privacy while you explore Ginger Taste.
Third-party services used
To ensure Ginger Taste functions smoothly and continues offering complimentary recipes, we employ several third-party services. These tools help us analyze site usage, support our content through advertisements, and enhance our pages with multimedia elements. Here's a breakdown of the main external services we utilize:
- Google Analytics: This audience measurement tool from Google collects anonymous information about website traffic (such as page views, session duration). These insights help us identify our most beloved recipes and improve our platform. While Google Analytics may deploy cookies to track this information, Ginger Taste doesn't collect any personally identifying details.
- Google AdSense: This advertising system by Google enables ad displays throughout our website. These advertisements help fund our operations while keeping content free for you. AdSense might use cookies to display tailored ads based on your browsing habits. Ginger Taste cannot access the personal information Google uses for ad customization. You'll find more details in Google's privacy documentation.
- Cloudflare Analytics: This traffic analysis service from Cloudflare lets us monitor website performance without using identifying cookies. It helps us spot potential technical problems and maintain a fast, secure experience. Data gathered by Cloudflare (including IP addresses and browsing patterns) is aggregated and never used to identify individual users.
- YouTube: We occasionally embed cooking videos hosted on YouTube (owned by Google). When viewing these videos on Ginger Taste, YouTube/Google cookies might be installed to monitor playback and compile statistics (like view counts). If you're signed into a Google account, YouTube might link your viewing activity to your profile, though we have zero access to this information. You can review YouTube/Google's privacy policy for additional details.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny text files stored on your device when visiting websites. Ginger Taste and its partner services use cookies to optimize your browsing experience:
- Functional cookies: These necessary cookies ensure proper website operation (like saving your language preferences or consent choices). Without them, certain site features might malfunction.
- Analytics cookies: Utilized by Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics to gather site traffic and usage data. This aggregated information helps us understand how visitors navigate Ginger Taste, enabling us to enhance content and site performance.
- Advertising cookies: Employed by Google AdSense to deliver advertisements. They may record your interests or browsing patterns to show more relevant promotions.
By using Ginger Taste, you're acknowledging acceptance of cookies as outlined above. You can always manage or remove cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block cookies, delete them, or receive alerts before installation. Keep in mind that disabling cookies might affect your experience on Ginger Taste and other websites.
Changes to this policy
Our privacy policy may change over time. We might update it to reflect shifts in our practices, introduce new features, or comply with emerging legal requirements. For significant modifications, we'll make sure to clearly indicate changes on our website (through homepage notifications or special alerts).
The revision date displayed at the top of this document indicates when it was last updated. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed about our current privacy practices.
Contact
If you've got questions, concerns, or inquiries about this privacy policy, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can contact us via email at [email protected]. We're always delighted to connect with our users and address your questions.
Conclusion
We appreciate you taking time to review our privacy policy. By using Ginger Taste, you're accepting the data protection practices described throughout this document. We hope this information gives you peace of mind and allows you to enjoy our recipes with complete confidence. Thanks for trusting us, and bon appétit!