General Introduction
Tasty by Sophie is a recipe website that embraces simplicity and a welcoming atmosphere. We don’t have user accounts and don’t directly collect your personal information. As a result, we don’t sell or share any personal data about you.
That said, we want to explain how some data may be automatically collected through third-party services we use to enhance your browsing experience (like traffic analytics, personalized ads, and embedded videos). This privacy policy aims to keep you informed, clearly and transparently, about these practices and how we protect your data and privacy while using Tasty by Sophie.
Third-Party Services Used
To ensure that Tasty by Sophie operates smoothly and continues to offer recipes for free, we use services provided by third parties. These tools help us understand how visitors use the site, fund our content through ads, and enrich our pages with video content. Below are the main third-party services we rely on:
- Google Analytics: Google’s analytics tool collects anonymous data about site traffic (e.g., pages visited, time spent). This helps us figure out which recipes are most popular and how to improve the site. Google Analytics uses cookies to track this data, but Tasty by Sophie doesn’t collect any personally identifiable information through it.
- Google AdSense: This Google advertising platform displays ads across our website. These ads support free access to content and may use cookies to show relevant ads based on your browsing activity. Tasty by Sophie cannot access personal data used by Google for ad personalization. You can find more information in Google’s privacy policy.
- Cloudflare Analytics: Cloudflare provides web traffic analysis to monitor site performance without using cookies that identify you personally. It helps detect technical issues and ensures the website stays fast and secure. The collected data, such as IP addresses and browsing details, is aggregated and doesn’t identify individual users.
- YouTube: Occasionally, we embed recipe videos hosted on YouTube (owned by Google). When you watch a video on Tasty by Sophie, YouTube/Google may use cookies to track video playback and collect statistics (like the number of views). If you’re signed into your Google account, YouTube might associate your viewing history with your profile, but we don’t have access to this data. To learn more, review the privacy policy of YouTube/Google.
Cookies and Consent
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when visiting a website. Tasty by Sophie and its third-party partners use cookies to enhance your browsing experience:
- Functional cookies: Essential for the site to operate properly (such as remembering your language preference or consent settings). Without these, some features may not work as intended.
- Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics to gather information about site traffic and usage. These aggregated insights help us understand how users navigate Tasty by Sophie and improve the site's performance and content.
- Advertising cookies: Employed by Google AdSense to display ads. These cookies may track your interests or browsing behaviors to offer more relevant ads.
By using Tasty by Sophie, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined above. You can manage or remove cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies or notify you before they’re set. However, disabling cookies may impact your experience on Tasty by Sophie and other websites.
Policy Updates
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. We could revise it to reflect changes in our practices, introduce new services, or comply with legal and regulatory obligations. If there’s a significant change, we’ll make it clear on our site (e.g., via a homepage notice or a dedicated alert).
The update date shown at the top of this policy marks the latest version. We encourage you to check this page regularly to stay informed about how we handle privacy.
Contact Us
If you’ve got any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy, don’t hesitate to reach out. You’re welcome to email us at legal@tastybysophie.com. We’re always happy to connect with our users and address any queries you may have.
Conclusion
Thanks for taking the time to read our privacy policy. By using Tasty by Sophie, you agree to the data protection practices described above. We hope this information puts your mind at ease so you can enjoy our recipes confidently. We appreciate your trust, and happy cooking!