General Introduction
Chef Snaps is a recipe site focused on simplicity and user-friendliness. We don't have user accounts and don't collect your personal information directly. This means we don’t sell or share any data about you.
That said, we want to explain how some data might be automatically gathered through the third-party services we utilize to make your experience better (for example, traffic stats, personalized ads, or embedded videos). This privacy policy aims to provide clear details on these practices and how we protect your data and maintain privacy while you browse Chef Snaps.
Third-Party Services We Use
To keep Chef Snaps running smoothly and to ensure we can offer recipes for free, we rely on third-party service providers. These partners help us understand how the site is used, fund our content through ads, and enrich pages with embedded videos. Here are the main services we work with:
- Google Analytics: A tool from Google that analyzes website traffic. It gathers anonymous data about site visits (e.g., pages viewed, time spent). These insights help us identify our most popular recipes and improve the site. Google Analytics may use cookies to track this data, but Chef Snaps doesn’t collect information that could personally identify you.
- Google AdSense: Google’s ad platform allows us to display ads on our site. These advertisements help us fund operations while keeping content free for users. AdSense may use cookies to deliver ads tailored to your browsing habits. Chef Snaps doesn't have access to personal data used by Google for ad personalization. For more details, check out Google’s privacy policy.
- Cloudflare Analytics: A web traffic analysis service by Cloudflare. It monitors site performance and visitor stats without using cookies that identify you. This helps us troubleshoot technical issues and ensure top-notch site speed and security. Data collected includes aggregated info like IP addresses and browsing activity, but nothing that personally identifies you.
- YouTube: Sometimes we embed recipe videos from YouTube, a platform owned by Google. When you play a YouTube video on Chef Snaps, the platform might use cookies to track views and gather stats (like watch counts). If you're logged into your Google account, YouTube could link this activity to your profile, but we have no access to these details. Visit YouTube/Google’s privacy policy for additional insights.
Cookies and Consent
Cookies are tiny text files stored on your device when visiting websites. Chef Snaps and its third-party providers use cookies to enhance your browsing experience:
- Functional cookies: These essential cookies ensure the site operates correctly (e.g., saving your language preferences or consent choices). Without them, some site features wouldn’t work.
- Analytical cookies: Used by Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics to collect website traffic and usage data. This aggregated information helps us understand user behavior on Chef Snaps, allowing us to improve content and functionality.
- Advertising cookies: Utilized by Google AdSense to serve ads. These cookies may track your interests or browsing patterns to deliver more relevant ads.
By using Chef Snaps, you agree to the use of these cookies as outlined above. You can manage or remove cookies via your browser settings. Most browsers let you block, delete, or get alerts about cookies before they’re added. Keep in mind, disabling cookies might affect your experience on Chef Snaps and other websites.
Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may change over time. We might update it to reflect adjustments in how we operate, the introduction of new services, or compliance with new legal requirements. For major updates, we’ll make sure to notify you clearly on our site (e.g., through a homepage notice or a dedicated announcement).
The update date listed at the top of this policy reflects the most recent revision. We recommend checking this page occasionally to stay informed about how we safeguard your privacy.
Contact Us
If you’ve got any questions, concerns, or requests about this privacy policy, feel free to reach out. You can send us an email at legal@chefsnaps.com. We’re always happy to connect with our users and address your inquiries.
Final Thoughts
Thanks for taking the time to read through our privacy policy. By browsing Chef Snaps, you acknowledge and accept the practices we've outlined to safeguard your data. We hope this transparency gives you confidence while enjoying our recipes. Thanks for your trust, and happy cooking!