General Introduction
Recipes by Lena is a cooking recipe website focused on simplicity and a welcoming experience. We don't have user accounts and don’t collect your personal information directly. Therefore, no personal data is sold or shared by us.
That said, we want to explain how some data may be automatically collected by third-party services we use to enhance your experience (like traffic stats, tailored ads, and embedded videos). This privacy policy aims to clearly and transparently inform you of these practices and how we protect your data and privacy while visiting Recipes by Lena.
Third-Party Services We Use
To keep Recipes by Lena running smoothly and continue offering free recipes, we rely on services provided by third parties. These services help us understand how you interact with the site, fund our content with advertising, and enhance pages with video content. Below are the main third-party services we use:
- Google Analytics: A web analytics tool provided by Google that collects anonymous data about site traffic (like visited pages and time spent). This info helps us understand which recipes are popular and improve the site. Google Analytics may use cookies to track these details, but Recipes by Lena doesn’t access any personally identifiable information.
- Google AdSense: A Google advertising platform that displays ads on our site. These ads help us fund the platform while offering free content. AdSense may use cookies to show ads relevant to your browsing behavior. Recipes by Lena does not have access to the personal data Google uses for ad personalization. You can find more information in Google’s privacy policy.
- Cloudflare Analytics: A web traffic analysis service provided by Cloudflare. It lets us monitor site performance and traffic without using cookies for personal identification. This helps us detect potential technical issues and keep the site fast and secure. The data Cloudflare collects (like your IP address and browsing details) is aggregated and not used to identify you individually.
- YouTube: Occasionally, we embed recipe videos hosted on YouTube (a service by Google). When you watch a YouTube video on Recipes by Lena, cookies from YouTube/Google may be placed to track video playback and gather stats (like view counts). If you’re logged into your Google account, YouTube might link your viewing activity to your profile, but these details aren’t accessible to us. For more information, check YouTube/Google’s privacy policy.
Cookies and Your Consent
Cookies are tiny text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Recipes by Lena and our third-party partners use cookies to enhance your browsing experience:
- Functional Cookies: These essential cookies make sure the site works properly (like remembering your language preference or consent settings). Without them, certain features might not function.
- Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics to gather site traffic and usage information. These aggregated details help us improve Recipes by Lena’s content and performance.
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display ads. These may track your interests or browsing patterns to serve more relevant ads.
By using Recipes by Lena, you agree to the usage of cookies as outlined above. You can manage or delete cookies through your web browser’s settings. Most browsers let you block, delete, or get alerts before installing cookies. However, disabling cookies might impact your experience on Recipes by Lena and other sites.
Policy Changes
This privacy policy may change over time. Updates could reflect new practices, the introduction of new services, or compliance with legal regulations. If significant changes occur, we’ll clearly communicate them on the site (for example, through a notice on the homepage or a dedicated update notification).
The update date shown at the top of this policy indicates the latest revision. We encourage you to review this page occasionally so you stay informed about our privacy practices.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this privacy policy, feel free to reach out to us. You can email us at legal@recipesbylena.com. We’re always happy to assist and answer your questions.
Final Thoughts
Thank you for taking the time to read through our privacy policy. By using Recipes by Lena, you agree to the data protection practices described above. We hope this information assures you and lets you enjoy our recipes with peace of mind. Thanks for your trust, and happy cooking!