General Introduction
Saffron Hollow is all about easy recipes and making cooking a fun, welcoming experience. There are no user profiles here. We never ask for your personal details, so you can relax knowing Saffron Hollow isn't selling or passing your info around.
Still, we think it's important to explain how certain data might get collected automatically by trusted third parties we use to keep our site running smoothly. Things like site analytics, video content, or ads could use automated tools. This privacy policy walks you through what happens behind the scenes and how Saffron Hollow works to safeguard your privacy every time you visit.
Third-party services used
To make sure Saffron Hollow stays free and user-friendly, we rely on a handful of outside services. They help us analyze website use, provide helpful videos, and keep recipes accessible without charging you. Here's an overview of the key third-party partners we use:
- Google Analytics: This tool lets us see broad trends on saffronhollow.com—like popular pages or time spent—so we can make improvements. It collects data anonymously using cookies, but nothing that identifies you personally reaches Saffron Hollow.
- Google AdSense: We show ads through Google's platform to support Saffron Hollow and keep recipes free for you. AdSense might use cookies to tailor ads based on browsing activity. Saffron Hollow doesn't handle or see the data Google uses for personalized ads. You can learn more in Google’s privacy documentation.
- Cloudflare Analytics: To track site speed and performance, Saffron Hollow uses Cloudflare. It doesn't use cookies that identify guests, but helps us spot technical hiccups and maintain site security. Cloudflare gathers some info like IP addresses in an aggregated format without identifying users.
- YouTube: Sometimes you’ll find delicious recipe videos embedded from YouTube on Saffron Hollow. Watching a video may place YouTube (owned by Google) cookies to log viewing data and play counts. If you’re signed into your Google profile, YouTube can link it to your activity, but Saffron Hollow never sees this data. Review YouTube or Google’s official policy for full details.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are just tiny files saved on your device when you use saffronhollow.com. Both Saffron Hollow and services we partner with will use them to make your visit smoother:
- Functional cookies: These must-have cookies remember your settings, like what language you picked or choices you made. The site may not work as intended without these.
- Analytics cookies: Saffron Hollow uses Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics cookies to track general usage. These help us spot trends, improve recipes, and boost performance, but the data is anonymous and grouped together.
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses these cookies to show you relevant ads based on what you browse or like.
By visiting Saffron Hollow, you're agreeing to cookies as explained here. You can always block or erase cookies using your web browser's settings. Most browsers let you remove, prevent, or control cookies pretty easily. Just know that turning off cookies might affect how saffronhollow.com and other sites operate for you.
Changes to this policy
We may make changes to this privacy policy from time to time. Updates can reflect new regulations, added features, or shifts in how we handle your data. If we make significant adjustments, Saffron Hollow will post a clear update on our homepage or send a site-wide alert.
You'll always spot the latest update date up top. We suggest checking this page every so often to keep up-to-date on how Saffron Hollow takes care of your privacy.
Contact
If you have anything you want to ask or share about this privacy policy, Saffron Hollow would love to hear from you. Just send a message to legal@saffronhollow.com. We're always here to answer questions and help our community!
Conclusion
Thanks for checking out Saffron Hollow’s privacy policy. By using saffronhollow.com, you’re agreeing to everything described above about data and your privacy. We hope this clears things up so you can discover new recipes with peace of mind. We appreciate your trust—enjoy your cooking!