General Introduction
Oven Thyme puts great emphasis on making cooking accessible and enjoyable for everyone. We've designed our platform without user accounts, ensuring we don't gather your personal details. You'll be glad to know we never trade or distribute any individual information.
We'd like to share how certain automatic data collection happens through our trusted third-party partners who help enhance your browsing experience (including site analytics, customized ads, and video content). Here's a transparent look at how we safeguard your privacy and handle data while you're exploring Oven Thyme.
Third-party services used
To keep Oven Thyme running smoothly and provide you with free culinary content, we rely on several external services. These partners assist us in understanding site usage patterns, supporting our content through ads, and delivering rich video experiences. Here's what you should know about our main partners:
- Google Analytics: This tool helps us track anonymous site metrics (like popular pages and visit duration). We use this data to enhance our recipe selection and improve your experience. While Analytics uses cookies, Oven Thyme never collects personally identifiable information.
- Google AdSense: We use this advertising system to keep our content free. It may employ cookies for showing relevant ads based on your interests. Oven Thyme can't access the personal data Google uses for ad targeting. You'll find more details in Google's privacy documentation.
- Cloudflare Analytics: This cookie-free monitoring system helps us track site performance and visitor flow. It collects basic data like IP addresses and browsing patterns to maintain site speed and security, but everything's aggregated - never individual.
- YouTube: When we include recipe videos, YouTube might set cookies to track playback and gather viewing stats. If you're signed into Google, they might link viewing data to your account, but we never see this information. Check YouTube's privacy policy for complete details.
Cookies and consent
When you visit Oven Thyme, small text files called cookies may be saved on your device. We and our partners use these to create a better browsing experience:
- Functional cookies: These keep the site working properly by remembering things like language settings and your privacy choices. They're essential for basic site features.
- Analytics cookies: Our partners use these to gather site usage information. This combined data shows us how visitors interact with Oven Thyme, helping us make improvements.
- Advertising cookies: These help AdSense display relevant ads by tracking browsing preferences and interests.
By using Oven Thyme, you're agreeing to these cookie practices. You've got control through your browser settings - you can block, remove, or get alerts about cookies. Just know that blocking them might affect how well Oven Thyme and other sites work for you.
Changes to this policy
We'll keep this privacy policy current as things change. Updates might reflect new features, services, or legal requirements. When we make important changes, we'll let you know clearly - watch for announcements on our homepage or special notices.
You'll find the latest revision date at the top of this document. We suggest checking back occasionally to stay informed about our privacy practices.
Contact
Got questions or concerns about our privacy practices? We'd love to hear from you! Drop us a line at [email protected]. We always enjoy connecting with our community and addressing your privacy questions.
Conclusion
Thanks for reviewing Oven Thyme's privacy policy. Using our site means you're on board with these data protection practices. We hope this helps you feel confident while exploring our recipes. We're grateful for your trust - now let's get cooking!