General Introduction
Cooking with Hazel keeps things straightforward and friendly when it comes to recipes. You don't need an account, and we never directly gather any personal info. That means your details aren't sold or shared with anyone.
Even so, some information might be picked up automatically by third parties we work with to make your visit better—like stats, personalized ads, or videos. This privacy policy spells out exactly what happens and explains how Cooking with Hazel handles your privacy while you're browsing.
Third-party services used
To keep Cooking with Hazel running smoothly and offer you free recipes, we use a few trusted third-party services. They help us understand site use, support our content through ads, and add fresh video features. Here are the most important ones:
- Cloudflare Analytics: Delivers traffic reporting and performance stats. This tool avoids using cookies to identify you. It logs things like your IP and browsing details, but in group summaries only—not by individual visitor. It helps keep the site fast and fix any technical hiccups.
- YouTube: Occasionally, Cooking with Hazel includes videos hosted by YouTube (part of Google). Watching a YouTube clip here sets tracking cookies for viewing stats, like play counts. If you've logged in with Google, YouTube may connect your viewing to your account; Cooking with Hazel can't see or access any of this info. For privacy details, check YouTube or Google’s policy pages.
- Google AdSense: This ad system puts ads on our pages, helping pay for Cooking with Hazel's content. AdSense uses cookies to match ads to your interests based on your browsing. Cooking with Hazel never reviews or retrieves personal data from Google about ad personalization. Read Google’s privacy policy for full details.
- Google Analytics: Google provides this anonymous analytics tool to monitor things like page views and visit times. The stats help us see which Cooking with Hazel recipes you love most and guide improvements. It tracks data with cookies, but at no point gives us any information that could personally identify an individual.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny text files that get saved to your device whenever you use a website. Cooking with Hazel and partners rely on cookies to make your experience smoother:
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense relies on these to show ads. They collect interests and browsing history so you see ads that suit you best.
- Analytics cookies: Both Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics use cookies to learn about site visits and usage. They look at the bigger picture and help us refine Cooking with Hazel, or boost page speeds.
- Functional cookies: Essential for basic features to work right—like keeping your language choices or remembering your privacy settings. Without these, some Cooking with Hazel features won't run properly.
By browsing Cooking with Hazel, you agree to the cookie use described above. You can manage, block, or erase cookies anytime through your browser. Most browsers let you control cookie settings or warn you before one is installed. Remember, disabling cookies can change how you experience Cooking with Hazel and other sites.
Changes to this policy
We occasionally update this privacy policy to reflect changes in how Cooking with Hazel operates, launches new features, or meets the latest laws and rules. Anytime we make a major update, you’ll spot a clear notice on the homepage or as a pop-up.
The date shown at the policy's top lets you know the last time it was changed. We recommend you check back once in a while to stay in the loop with Cooking with Hazel's privacy approach.
Contact
Any questions, feedback, or concerns about our privacy policy? Feel free to contact Cooking with Hazel. You can reach us at legal@cookingwithhazel.com. We're always open to hearing from you and answering anything that's on your mind.
Conclusion
Thanks for taking a moment to read Cooking with Hazel's privacy policy. Using our site means you accept the outlined practices to keep your data protected. We hope these details make you feel comfortable so you can enjoy Cooking with Hazel’s recipes with confidence. We appreciate your trust—happy cooking!