General Introduction
Garlic Groove is a food-focused recipe hub that champions ease and community spirit. We don't require user registration and never directly gather your personal details. As a result, we neither sell nor distribute any personal information about you.
We'd still like to clarify how certain data might be automatically collected through third-party tools we employ to enhance your browsing experience. Think traffic analytics, customized ads, and video content embeds. This privacy statement aims to transparently outline these practices and explain how we safeguard your information and privacy while you explore Garlic Groove.
Third-party services used
To keep Garlic Groove running smoothly and continue providing free culinary content, we utilize several third-party services. These tools help us analyze site usage, support our content through advertising revenue, and enhance our pages with video features. Here's a breakdown of the key external services we employ:
- Google Analytics: This audience measurement tool from Google collects anonymous site traffic data (such as page views and session duration). These insights help us identify our most beloved recipes and refine the website. Google Analytics may deploy cookies for tracking, but Garlic Groove doesn't collect any personally identifiable information.
- Google AdSense: This advertising system allows us to display ads throughout our site. These advertisements enable us to maintain free access to our content. AdSense might use cookies to deliver personalized ads based on your browsing patterns. Garlic Groove can't access the personal information Google uses for ad customization. You'll find more details in Google's privacy documentation.
- Cloudflare Analytics: This traffic analysis platform monitors our site's performance without using identifying cookies. It helps us spot technical issues and maintain optimal loading speeds. The information Cloudflare collects (including IP addresses and navigation data) is aggregated and never used to identify individual visitors.
- YouTube: We occasionally embed cooking videos hosted on YouTube (a Google-owned platform). When viewing YouTube content on Garlic Groove, YouTube/Google may set cookies to track playback and gather statistics like view counts. If you're signed into Google, YouTube might link your viewing activity with your account, though we can't access this data. YouTube/Google's privacy policy offers additional information.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny text files stored on your device when visiting websites. Garlic Groove and its partners use cookies to boost your browsing experience:
- Functional cookies: These critical files ensure proper website operation (like saving your language preferences or consent choices). Without them, certain features might malfunction.
- Analytics cookies: Deployed by Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics to gather site usage information. This aggregated data helps us understand how visitors navigate Garlic Groove, allowing us to enhance content and performance.
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense for ad delivery. They might record your interests or browsing habits to display more relevant advertisements.
By using Garlic Groove, you're acknowledging and accepting cookie usage as described above. You can always manage or remove cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block cookies, delete them, or receive alerts before installation. Just note that disabling cookies might impact your experience on Garlic Groove and other sites.
Changes to this policy
This privacy policy isn't set in stone. We may update it to reflect changes in our practices, introduce new features, or comply with emerging legal requirements. For significant revisions, we'll make sure to notify you clearly (through homepage announcements or dedicated alerts).
The revision date at the top of this document indicates when we last updated it. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices and any changes.
Contact
If you've got questions, concerns, or requests about this privacy policy, we're here to help. Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We're always delighted to connect with our users and address your inquiries.
Conclusion
We appreciate you taking time to review our privacy policy. By using Garlic Groove, you're accepting the data protection practices outlined above. We hope this information puts your mind at ease and lets you enjoy our recipes with complete confidence. Thanks for trusting us, and happy cooking!