General Introduction
Apple Foodie is a recipe website emphasizing simplicity and a welcoming feel. We don’t have user accounts, and we don’t directly collect personal information. As a result, we neither sell nor share your personal data.
However, we want to explain how some data might be gathered automatically through third-party tools we use to enhance your experience (such as traffic analytics, tailored ads, and embedded videos). This privacy policy is here to offer a clear and transparent explanation of these practices and how we protect your data and privacy while you explore Apple Foodie.
Third-Party Services We Use
To keep Apple Foodie running smoothly and ensure our recipes remain freely accessible, we rely on third-party services. These tools help us understand how you interact with the site, fund our content through advertisements, and enrich our pages with embedded videos. Below, you'll find the primary third-party services we utilize:
- Google Analytics: This audience analysis tool by Google gathers anonymized site traffic data (e.g., visited pages, time spent) to help us identify popular recipes and improve the site experience. While Google Analytics uses cookies to track this information, Apple Foodie does not access any personally identifiable data collected.
- Google AdSense: Google’s advertising platform allows us to display ads on our site to support our free content. AdSense may use cookies to serve you ads based on your browsing habits. Apple Foodie doesn’t have access to the personal data Google relies on for ad personalization. For further details, check Google’s privacy policy.
- Cloudflare Analytics: This web traffic analysis tool from Cloudflare lets us monitor site performance and traffic without cookies that track individual users. It helps us detect technical issues and ensures the site remains secure and fast. Collected data, such as your IP address and browsing details, is aggregated and not used to identify users individually.
- YouTube: Occasionally, we embed recipe videos from YouTube (a Google-owned service). When you play a YouTube video on Apple Foodie, cookies from YouTube/Google may track view statistics or playback actions. If logged into your Google account, YouTube might link your activity to your profile, but Apple Foodie does not have access to this data. For more information, see YouTube/Google’s privacy policy.
Cookies and Your Consent
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when visiting a website. Apple Foodie and its partnered services use cookies to enhance your browsing experience:
- Functional cookies: These essential cookies allow the site to work properly (e.g., saving your language preferences or consent settings). Some features may not work without these cookies.
- Analytical cookies: Used by Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics, these cookies collect aggregated data about site usage. They help us understand how visitors use Apple Foodie and improve site content and performance.
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display ads that match your interests or browsing habits. These cookies ensure you see relevant advertising tailored to your usage patterns.
By using Apple Foodie, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined above. You can manage or block cookies using settings in your web browser. Most browsers allow you to disable cookies, remove them, or receive an alert before they’re set. However, disabling cookies might affect your experience on Apple Foodie and other websites.
Updates to This Policy
This privacy policy may change over time. We might update it to reflect new practices, introduce fresh services, or comply with evolving legal or regulatory requirements. If there are significant changes, we’ll clearly notify you on the site (such as through a homepage notice or dedicated notification).
The update date at the top of this document indicates the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about our privacy practices.
Get in Touch
If you’ve got questions, concerns, or requests about this privacy policy, feel free to reach us. Send us an email at legal@applefoodie.com. We’re always happy to hear from our users and answer your inquiries.
Wrapping Up
Thanks for reading through our privacy policy! When using Apple Foodie, you’re consenting to the practices outlined above regarding data protection. We hope you find these explanations reassuring and enjoy exploring our recipes with confidence. Thank you for trusting us, and happy cooking!