General Introduction
Spice Shallows is a cooking recipe platform focused on keeping things easy and friendly. There aren't any user accounts here, so we never directly request your personal details. That means your private info isn't sold or shared—period.
Still, some information can be gathered automatically by trusted tools we use for things like site analytics, ad customization, or embedded video content. This privacy policy explains clearly how these third-party services work, what they might collect, and the steps Spice Shallows takes to look after your privacy while you browse recipes.
Third-party services we rely on
Spice Shallows keeps things running smoothly and free, thanks to some external providers. These services make it possible to learn how our site is used, support what we do with ads, and enhance the recipe experience with video. You'll find the main services below, each bringing something different:
- Google Analytics: This is a Google tool for checking site traffic. It gathers anonymous info about things like which recipes are viewed or how long someone stays. With these insights, we know what readers enjoy most and can make Spice Shallows even better. Google Analytics tracks with cookies, but never collects info that lets us personally identify you.
- Google AdSense: Google’s advertising network displays ads across Spice Shallows. This keeps the content free for you. AdSense uses cookies to show ads related to what you've browsed. Spice Shallows can't see or access personal info Google uses to personalize ads. Check Google's privacy policy if you’d like full details.
- Cloudflare Analytics: Cloudflare gives us a view into web traffic and site issues. Unlike others, it’s cookie-free for user ID purposes, which helps us spot any technical glitches and keep Spice Shallows speedy and secure. Cloudflare gathers aggregate stats (like IP addresses or general browsing data), but they’re never tied to you individually.
- YouTube: Sometimes, you’ll see recipe videos that live on YouTube (part of Google). When these play on Spice Shallows, YouTube/Google sets cookies to see how videos are watched and compiles viewing statistics. If you’re signed into Google, your viewing could link to your Google account—but Spice Shallows doesn’t get any of this data. See Google/YouTube’s privacy policy for more info.
Cookies and your choices
When you visit Spice Shallows, small cookie files may be stored on your device. These come from Spice Shallows and certain partners and enhance how you interact with our site:
- Functional cookies: These make sure the core features work, like holding onto your language settings or remembering your consent choices. Disable them, and you might lose some functionality.
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics use these to gather site and usage stats. The info is combined with that from other users, helping us see how readers engage with Spice Shallows, so we can improve recipe content and site speed.
- Advertising cookies: These cookies, used by AdSense, serve up ads that may match your interests or browsing patterns, so you're not just seeing random promotions.
By spending time on Spice Shallows, you're accepting how we use cookies as outlined here. If you want, you can control cookie settings through your browser—block them, clear them, or get notified before they're set. Just know that turning off cookies might change how Spice Shallows—and some other sites—work for you.
Policy changes
We may update this privacy policy at any time. Changes might happen if we switch up our tools, introduce new services, or need to meet new laws. If something significant changes, Spice Shallows will clearly let you know—maybe with a homepage notice or a special alert.
At the top of this page, you’ll always see the most recent update date. We recommend checking in once in a while to see if anything has changed regarding our privacy approach.
Contact us
Got a question, worry, or need help with this privacy info? Just reach out! Email us at legal@spiceshallows.com. The Spice Shallows team is always happy to hear from you and will answer your questions as soon as possible.
Wrapping up
We appreciate you taking the time to read the Spice Shallows privacy details. When you use Spice Shallows, you’re agreeing to these data practices. Our hope is that this gives you peace of mind so you can enjoy our recipes with confidence! Thanks again for your trust, and happy cooking!