General Introduction
Bitefolk is a recipe platform that emphasizes simplicity and friendliness. We don't require user accounts, and we don't directly collect your personal information. This means we don't sell or share any data about you.
That said, we're committed to helping you understand how certain data might be collected automatically via third-party tools we use to improve your browsing experience (e.g., analytics, tailored ads, and embedded videos). This privacy policy is designed to provide clear, transparent information about these practices and explain how we ensure your data and privacy stay protected while you explore Bitefolk.
Third-Party Services Used
To ensure Bitefolk operates smoothly and remains free for you to enjoy, we rely on third-party tools. These services help us understand site usage, fund content through advertising, and enrich our pages with video content. Here are the primary third-party platforms we work with:
- Google Analytics: This analytics tool by Google gathers anonymous data about site usage (like the pages you visit and how much time you spend). This helps us identify popular recipes and improve our platform. While cookies may be used to track this data, Bitefolk does not access any information that can personally identify you.
- Google AdSense: Google’s advertising platform ensures ads are displayed on our site, helping us keep content free. AdSense might use cookies to show you relevant ads based on your browsing habits. Bitefolk doesn't access personal data used by Google for ad personalization. For more details, you can review Google’s privacy policy.
- Cloudflare Analytics: This traffic analysis service by Cloudflare monitors site performance and visitor data without relying on identifying cookies. It helps us troubleshoot technical issues and maintain speed and security on the site. While some data (like your IP address or navigation behavior) is collected, it remains aggregated and doesn’t personally identify you.
- YouTube: Occasionally, we embed recipe videos hosted on YouTube (a Google service). When you watch such videos on Bitefolk, YouTube may use cookies to monitor video playback and gather statistics (like view counts). If you're signed into your Google account, YouTube might associate your views with your profile. Bitefolk has no access to this data. For further details, feel free to check out YouTube/Google’s privacy policy.
Cookies and Consent
Cookies are small text files saved on your device when you visit a website. Bitefolk and its third-party partners use cookies to enhance your browsing experience:
- Functional cookies: These essential cookies power the site's core functionality (e.g., saving your language preference or tracking your consent choices). Without them, certain site features might not work correctly.
- Analytical cookies: Used by Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics to collect aggregated data about site visitors and how the site is used. This helps us refine Bitefolk's content and performance.
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display ads. These may track your interests or browsing habits to offer more relevant advertising content.
By using Bitefolk, you agree to the use of cookies as described above. You can manage or remove cookies using your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies or get alerts before they’re stored. Keep in mind, disabling cookies might impact your experience on Bitefolk and other websites.
Policy Changes
This privacy policy may be updated over time. Changes might reflect new services we adopt, updates to our practices, or compliance with legal obligations. If major changes occur, we'll prominently announce them on our website (e.g., via a homepage notice or dedicated message).
The 'Last Updated' date at the top of this policy indicates the most recent revision. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically to stay up-to-date on how we handle your privacy.
Contact Us
If you've got questions, concerns, or requests about this privacy policy, feel free to reach out! Email us at legal@bitefolk.com. We’re always happy to hear from our users and help address your inquiries.
Wrapping Up
Thank you for taking the time to read Bitefolk's privacy policy. By using our site, you acknowledge and accept the practices we’ve outlined above for protecting your data. We hope this transparency gives you confidence in using our platform. Thanks for trusting us, and enjoy your culinary adventures!