General Introduction
Dashof States is a food recipe platform that champions ease of use and friendly access. We don't require user accounts and never directly gather your personal details. As a result, we neither sell nor distribute any of your personal information.
Still, we'd like to clarify how certain data might be automatically collected through third-party tools we utilize to enhance your browsing experience (such as site analytics, personalized ads, and video content). This privacy statement aims to provide clear, transparent information about these practices and how we safeguard your data and privacy while you explore Dashof States.
Third-party services used
To ensure Dashof States runs smoothly and to keep offering complimentary recipes, we employ services from third-party providers. These tools help us analyze site usage patterns, support our content through advertisements, and enhance our pages with video materials. Here's a breakdown of the primary third-party services we utilize:
- Google Analytics: An audience measurement tool from Google that gathers anonymous information about site traffic (including page views and session duration). This data helps us identify our most popular recipes and ways to enhance the platform. While Google Analytics may deploy cookies to collect this information, Dashof States doesn't gather any personally identifiable details.
- Google AdSense: A Google advertising solution that enables ad placement throughout our platform. These advertisements support our site while maintaining free access to content. AdSense might use cookies to display relevant ads based on your browsing activity. Dashof States can't access the personal information Google uses for ad customization. You'll find more details in Google's privacy documentation.
- Cloudflare Analytics: A web traffic analysis tool provided by Cloudflare. It monitors site performance and visitor activity without using identity-tracking cookies. This helps us identify technical issues and maintain a fast, secure platform. The information Cloudflare collects (including IP addresses and browsing data) is consolidated and never used to identify individual users.
- YouTube: We occasionally incorporate recipe videos hosted on YouTube (a Google-owned platform). When viewing YouTube content on Dashof States, YouTube/Google may place cookies to track video engagement and compile statistics (like view counts). If you're signed into your Google account, YouTube might link your viewing activity to your profile, though we have no access to this data. For further information, check YouTube/Google's privacy guidelines.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny text files stored on your device when visiting websites. Dashof States and its third-party partners utilize cookies to boost your browsing quality:
- Functional cookies: These critical cookies ensure the website operates correctly (such as remembering language preferences or consent selections). Without them, certain site features might malfunction.
- Analytics cookies: Employed by Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics to gather site traffic and usage information. This aggregated data helps us understand how visitors navigate Dashof States, enabling us to enhance content and site performance.
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense for ad delivery. They may track your interests or browsing patterns to display more targeted advertisements.
By using Dashof States, you're acknowledging acceptance of cookie usage as outlined above. You can manage or remove cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies, or receive alerts before installation. Keep in mind that disabling cookies might affect your experience on Dashof States and other websites.
Changes to this policy
This privacy policy may change over time. We might update it to reflect shifts in our practices, introduction of new features, or compliance with emerging legal requirements. For significant modifications, we'll provide clear notification on our website (through homepage announcements or dedicated alerts).
The modification date at the top of this document indicates when it was last revised. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.
Contact
If you've got questions, concerns, or inquiries regarding our privacy policy, please reach out to us. You can send an email to [email protected]. We're always delighted to connect with our users and address your inquiries.
Conclusion
We appreciate you taking time to review our privacy policy. By using Dashof States, you're accepting the data protection practices described above. We hope this information puts your mind at ease and lets you enjoy our recipes with complete confidence. Thanks for your trust, and happy cooking!