General Introduction
Bites by Lena is a recipe website that’s all about simplicity and user-friendliness. We don’t require user accounts and don’t gather your personal information directly. That means we never sell or share any of your personal data.
That said, we’d like to explain how certain data might be gathered automatically through third-party tools we use to enhance your experience. These may include tools like site analytics, targeted ads, or embedded videos. This privacy policy is here to share clear and transparent details on these practices and how we prioritize protecting your privacy and data while you browse Bites by Lena.
Third-Party Services We Use
For Bites by Lena to function effectively and to keep our free recipes accessible, we engage with services offered by third parties. These solutions assist us in understanding how you interact with our site, funding our content through ads, and enhancing pages with embedded videos. Here are the main services we depend on:
- Google Analytics: This is a tool from Google that analyzes audience behavior, providing anonymous insights like which pages are visited or time spent on the site. These details help us recognize popular recipes and make improvements. Google Analytics might rely on cookies to track such data, but Bites by Lena never collects personally identifiable information through it.
- Google AdSense: Google’s advertising platform displays ads on our site to help us continue offering free content. AdSense uses cookies to show ads that align with your browsing habits. However, Bites by Lena doesn’t have access to the personal data Google uses for ad personalization. Visit Google’s privacy policy for further details.
- Cloudflare Analytics: Provided by Cloudflare, this service monitors web traffic and site performance without deploying cookies that personally identify you. It aids in identifying technical issues and ensuring our site remains fast and secure. Any data captured by Cloudflare, such as IP addresses or browsing stats, is aggregated and not individually identifying.
- YouTube: Occasionally, we embed recipe videos from YouTube (a service owned by Google). If you watch these videos on Bites by Lena, YouTube/Google cookies might be set to track video playback and collect other statistics like view counts. If you’re logged into a Google account, YouTube could connect your viewing preferences to your profile, but Bites by Lena has no access to this information. For more, check out YouTube/Google’s privacy terms.
Cookies and Consent
Cookies are tiny text files stored on your device when you access a website. Bites by Lena and its trusted third-party partners use cookies to better your experience:
- Functional cookies: These necessary cookies ensure the website operates smoothly. They might, for example, remember your language preferences or consent agreement. Disabling these cookies could affect the site's core functionalities.
- Analytics cookies: Tools like Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics use these to gather anonymized data about site traffic and user behavior. Aggregated insights help us refine Bites by Lena’s performance and content offerings.
- Advertising cookies: Deployed by services like Google AdSense, these cookies usually track interests or browsing habits to present more tailored ads. This keeps the site free for you while delivering relevant advertisements.
By using Bites by Lena, you agree to the usage of cookies described above. You can manage or delete cookies through your browser’s settings. Most browsers let you block, remove, or notify you about cookies. But do note, disabling cookies might hinder your experience here and on other websites.
Policy Changes
This privacy policy may get updated from time to time. Updates could reflect changes in our practices, new service integrations, or updates required by law. If any major revisions occur, we’ll clearly communicate them (e.g., through a homepage notice or a special notification).
The revision date shown above marks the last update to this document. We encourage you to revisit this page occasionally to stay informed about Bites by Lena’s privacy practices.
Get in Touch
Got any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out to us via email at legal@bitesbylena.com. We’re always here to help and address your inquiries.
Wrapping Up
Thanks for taking the time to read through our privacy policy! By choosing to use Bites by Lena, you acknowledge and agree to the practices outlined here to safeguard your privacy and data. We hope this reassures you as you explore our recipes. Thanks for trusting us, and happy cooking!