General Introduction
Bake Loom is a recipe website that emphasizes simplicity and user-friendliness. We don’t have user accounts, and we don’t directly collect any of your personal information. As a result, none of your personal data is sold or shared with anyone.
That said, we want to explain how some data may be automatically gathered through third-party services we rely on to enhance your experience (like site analytics, personalized ads, or embedded videos). This privacy policy aims to keep you informed clearly and transparently about these practices and how your data and privacy are protected while browsing Bake Loom.
Third-Party Services
To ensure Bake Loom runs smoothly and continues providing free recipes, we collaborate with services from external providers. These services help us understand site usage, fund content through ads, and enrich our pages with video content. Here are the primary third-party services we work with:
- Google Analytics: A tool from Google that anonymizes site traffic data (e.g., which pages are visited, time spent on the site). This helps us learn which recipes are loved the most and improve the site. Google Analytics uses cookies to track this data, but Bake Loom doesn’t store or access any information that could personally identify you.
- Google AdSense: Google’s ad platform, which displays advertisements across our site. These ads help us keep our content free for you. AdSense may use cookies to show relevant ads based on your browsing. However, Bake Loom doesn’t access personal data used by Google for ad personalization. For additional details, refer to Google’s privacy policy.
- Cloudflare Analytics: Provided by Cloudflare, this service analyzes web traffic to ensure the site is fast and secure. It performs aggregated data analysis without using identifying cookies. This also helps detect technical issues when monitoring site performance. Collected data (like your IP address and browsing details) isn’t used to identify users personally.
- YouTube: Occasionally, we embed recipe videos hosted on YouTube (a Google service). When you watch a YouTube video on Bake Loom, YouTube/Google cookies may track video playback and collect view counts. If you’re logged in to your Google account, YouTube could connect your activity to your profile. However, Bake Loom doesn’t access this data. Learn more by checking YouTube/Google’s privacy policy.
Cookies and Your Consent
Cookies are small text files saved on your device when visiting a website. Bake Loom and its third-party partners use cookies to improve your browsing experience:
- Functional cookies: These are essential for the site to work smoothly (e.g., remembering your language preferences or consent choices). Without these, some features might not function properly.
- Analytics cookies: These are utilized by Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics to collect site usage stats. Aggregated data helps us improve Bake Loom’s performance and refine our content.
- Advertising cookies: These are used by Google AdSense to show ads. They track your preferences or browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements.
By using Bake Loom, you agree to the use of cookies as described above. You can manage or delete cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers let you block, remove, or alert you before cookies are placed. Keep in mind that disabling cookies could impact your experience on Bake Loom and other sites.
Policy Updates
This privacy policy may change over time. Updates may reflect adjustments to our practices, inclusion of new services, or compliance with updated legal regulations. If any major changes are made, we’ll clearly notify you (e.g., with a homepage message or a dedicated alert).
The last updated date at the top indicates the most recent revision. We encourage you to revisit this page occasionally to stay informed about how we handle privacy and data protection at Bake Loom.
Get in Touch
If you’ve got any questions, concerns, or requests about this policy, don’t hesitate to reach out. Email us directly at legal@bakeloom.com. We’re always happy to communicate with our users and provide answers to your inquiries.
Final Thoughts
Thanks for taking time to read Bake Loom’s privacy policy. By browsing our site, you agree to the privacy practices outlined here. We hope this gives you peace of mind so you can enjoy our recipes worry-free. Thanks for your trust, and enjoy your cooking journey!