Overview of Our Principles
At Cook with Ella, we focus on creating accessible recipes and celebrating the joy of shared meals. We operate without user accounts and never directly request personal data from you. This means no selling or sharing of your personal details happens here.
However, we want to clarify how some data may be automatically collected through the tools we rely on to improve your browsing experience (like analytics tools, tailored ads, or embedded media). This privacy policy provides a clear outline of these methods, along with how we prioritize your privacy while you make the most of Cook with Ella.
Third-Party Tools We Depend On
To ensure Cook with Ella runs efficiently and remains free, we partner with trusted third-party services. They help us measure site engagement, offer valuable recipes supported by ads, and enrich our content with videos. Below are the tools we use:
- Google Analytics: Google’s tracking tool collects anonymous insights about visitor activity (e.g., what pages are accessed, how long users stay). This helps us refine our website and prioritize popular recipes. While Google Analytics may use cookies for tracking, Cook with Ella doesn’t collect information that can personally identify you.
- Google AdSense: This Google-managed ad platform places advertisements across Cook with Ella to fund our content. AdSense might utilize cookies to display ads based on your browsing patterns. However, Cook with Ella itself doesn’t have access to the data used for these ads. Learn more through Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Cloudflare Analytics: Cloudflare helps us track site performance effectively without using intrusive cookies. This ensures Cook with Ella stays functional, secure, and quick. Any data Cloudflare collects, like IP addresses or browsing behavior, is anonymous and can’t be traced back to individual users.
- YouTube: Occasionally, we share recipe videos embedded directly from YouTube, a platform owned by Google. Viewing these videos through Cook with Ella could lead to cookies being placed to monitor video engagement or collect viewing stats. If you’re signed into a Google account, your activity may link to your profile, but this information isn’t accessible to us. Refer to YouTube’s Privacy Policy for further details.
About Cookies and Your Choice
Cookies are tiny files stored on your device that help improve how websites function. Cook with Ella, alongside our third-party partners, uses cookies for a better experience:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the site to work properly, such as remembering language settings or honoring your preferences. Without them, certain features won’t be available.
- Analytics Cookies: Tools like Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics use these to gather broad insights about how visitors interact with the site. This feedback helps us improve Cook with Ella’s features and content.
- Ad Cookies: Used by platforms like Google AdSense to personalize the ads shown to you based on your interests or browsing habits.
By continuing to enjoy Cook with Ella, you’re agreeing to our use of cookies as described here. You can control or delete cookies from your browser settings. Most browsers let you disable or block cookies, but doing so might affect your experience both here and on other websites.
Updates to Our Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, introduce new features, or comply with evolving legal requirements. When significant updates occur, we’ll make them clear (e.g., showing an alert on our homepage or sending a distinct notice).
The date shown at the top of this document indicates when it was last updated. We recommend checking back occasionally to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Reach Out to Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, don’t hesitate to contact us. Send an email to legal@cookwithella.com. We’re happy to address any inquiries you might have.
Closing Thoughts
Thank you for taking the time to review our Privacy Policy. By using Cook with Ella, you agree to the practices described, which are designed to protect your data. We hope this clarifies our commitment to your privacy. Enjoy browsing and cooking with confidence. Happy cooking with us!