General Introduction
hearthhustle is all about easy, joyful cooking. There are no accounts to create, and we don’t collect your personal details directly. You can rest assured—we’re not in the business of selling or giving away your information.
Still, since we use some outside services to make things smoother on hearthhustle (like looking at website traffic, smarter ads, and sharing videos), some details may be picked up automatically. On this page, you'll get a straightforward rundown of what these services do, what info is involved, and the steps hearthhustle takes to keep your privacy safe as you browse.
Third-party services used
hearthhustle relies on third-party services so the site runs smoothly and our recipes stay free. These tools let us learn how folks interact with our site, help fund our content through ads, and let us share helpful videos. Check out the main external services hearthhustle uses below:
- Google Analytics: This tracking tool gathers anonymous stats about things like which pages get visits and how long visitors stay. It uses cookies to collect info, but hearthhustle never sees anything that could identify you as a person.
- Google AdSense: AdSense puts ads on hearthhustle.com to help pay the bills so our recipes stay no-cost to you. These ads may use cookies so what you see is more relevant to your browsing. hearthhustle doesn’t see any personal details used by Google to tailor ads. If you want more details, head to Google’s privacy policy.
- Cloudflare Analytics: This analytics service comes from Cloudflare and doesn't use identifying cookies. It watches how the website performs and gives us stats based on your device and how you use the site (like IP address or page navigation). All this data is grouped and isn't tied to you personally. It helps us fix technical hiccups and keep hearthhustle.com speedy and secure.
- YouTube: Sometimes, we feature recipe videos hosted on YouTube right on the page. When you watch one, YouTube (and Google) might set cookies to monitor video stats, such as view counts or engagement. If you’re signed in to Google, your viewing could connect to your account, but hearthhustle never accesses this info. If you’re curious, take a look at YouTube's and Google's privacy policies for more insight.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny files saved on your device when you check out a website. hearthhustle, along with some third-party providers, uses them to make your time here better:
- Functional cookies: These handle basics like remembering your language or your consent choices. hearthhustle wouldn’t work right without them.
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics use these to find out how folks use hearthhustle. They help us make things smarter and faster, and the data is collected together—not linked to you.
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to show ads that might match your interests or past browsing, making ads a bit more relevant for you.
By using hearthhustle.com, you agree to the use of these cookies. You can always manage or erase them in your browser’s settings. Most browsers let you block all cookies, remove specific ones, or get an alert before they drop. Just remember, turning off cookies may change how hearthhustle and other websites work for you.
Changes to this policy
We may adjust this privacy notice over time. hearthhustle keeps things up-to-date as our services evolve or if laws and rules change. If there’s a major update, we’ll let you know right on the homepage or with a pop-up.
You'll find the most recent update date listed at the very top of this page. Feel free to check this policy regularly so you know what data we gather and how we use it at hearthhustle.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy approach, just reach out! Email us at legal@hearthhustle.com. hearthhustle is always happy to connect and chat with you about your privacy or anything else on your mind.
Conclusion
Thanks for reading hearthhustle’s privacy policy. By browsing our site, you’re agreeing to these privacy details and our efforts to look after your info. We hope you find our policy helpful—and that you feel good about discovering and enjoying recipes here at hearthhustle. Bon appétit!