General Introduction
Belle Cravings is all about making recipes simple and enjoyable. You won't find user accounts here, and we don't gather any of your personal details. That means we never sell, trade, or share info that can identify you.
Still, some information may get picked up automatically by a few outside services we use to make things better for you, such as analytics, ads, or embedded media. This privacy policy wants to break down these practices, so you’ll know exactly what’s happening and how we keep your details safe while you explore Belle Cravings.
Third-party services we use
To keep Belle Cravings running smoothly and recipes free, we team up with a few third-party providers. Their services let us understand how you use Belle Cravings, support our free content with ads, and add videos. Check out the main tools we rely on:
- Google Analytics: This tool from Google helps us see which pages you visit and how long you stick around, giving us a sense of what’s popular. They may use cookies to gather anonymous site data, but Belle Cravings never gets or saves data that reveals who you are.
- Cloudflare Analytics: Cloudflare lets us monitor traffic and keep Belle Cravings quick and secure, without storing cookies that identify you. It collects data such as your IP and navigation info in a way that’s combined and not linked to individuals.
- YouTube: When we drop in a recipe video hosted by YouTube (owned by Google), they may set cookies to track viewing stats. If you’re signed in to Google, YouTube might connect viewing to your profile, but Belle Cravings can’t see this info. For more info, please visit YouTube/Google’s privacy docs.
- Google AdSense: Google’s ad platform lets us show ads, which helps keep our recipes free. AdSense may remember your preferences to suggest better ads, but Belle Cravings doesn’t have access to data Google uses for ad targeting. Feel free to check out Google’s privacy policy for the full scoop.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny files that get saved on your device when you check out a website. Belle Cravings and trusted partners use cookies to help make your visit as smooth as possible:
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses these to tailor ads to your interests, showing you more relevant suggestions while you browse.
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics use these to gather site and traffic stats. Since the info is pulled together and not tied to any one person, it helps us see how people use Belle Cravings and what we can do better.
- Functional cookies: These are crucial for Belle Cravings to work properly, like remembering what language you picked or your privacy choices. Some features may go missing if they're turned off.
By enjoying Belle Cravings, you’re agreeing to our cookie policy as outlined here. You can change your cookie settings or remove them through your browser anytime. Most browsers let you block or dump cookies, or warn you before one’s set. Keep in mind, turning cookies off might impact how Belle Cravings (and some other sites) perform for you.
Changes to this policy
We might update this privacy policy occasionally. Changes could happen if we add new services, adjust our practices, or have to meet new legal requirements. If big updates come up, Belle Cravings will make it clear on our site, either through a homepage notice or a special update message.
The date at the top tells you when we last refreshed this policy. We recommend checking back once in a while to stay up-to-date about how Belle Cravings handles your privacy.
Contact
Got a question, concern, or request about this privacy policy? Feel free to reach out! You can email us at legal@bellecravings.com. Belle Cravings is always happy to hear from you and ready to help with anything you need.
Conclusion
Thanks for reading our privacy policy. Using Belle Cravings means you’re okay with how we handle your info, as described above. We hope this helps put your mind at ease, so you can dive into our recipes with total confidence. Thanks for being here, and happy cooking!