General Introduction
homegrownfork is all about keeping things simple and welcoming for cooking enthusiasts. There are no user profiles here, which means we don't gather your personal info directly. So, your details aren't sold or shared by homegrownfork.
Still, some info might get collected automatically through outside partners that help us enhance your experience (like stats tracking, customized ads, or video features). This privacy notice will walk you through exactly what's happening and how homegrownfork looks out for your data and privacy while you browse our website.
Third-party services we use
To keep homegrownfork running smoothly and to bring you complimentary recipes, we rely on a handful of external platforms. These services let us analyze site activity, keep the site free thanks to ads, and share videos right on our pages. Here's an overview of the main third-party tools we use:
- Cloudflare Analytics: Cloudflare provides this service so we can monitor the performance and visitor numbers on homegrownfork. It doesn't use identifying cookies to track you. We get aggregated info (like IP addresses or browsing trends) that's only reviewed for technical issues and keeping things speedy and safe.
- YouTube: Sometimes you'll find recipe videos embedded straight from YouTube (owned by Google) on homegrownfork. Watching these videos means YouTube/Google cookies might kick in to record view stats (like play counts). If you're logged into Google, your viewing could be tied to your profile there. homegrownfork doesn't get access to any of that. To know more, check YouTube/Google's privacy policy.
- Google AdSense: This is Google's advertising platform that helps us display ads around the homegrownfork site. Ads let us keep our recipes free for you. AdSense may place cookies to share ads that match your interests. All data Google uses for ad matching is separate — homegrownfork won't ever see your personal info. Find out more by reviewing Google’s privacy details.
- Google Analytics: This audience analysis tool from Google gathers anonymous usage data (like which pages get visits or how long folks stay around). It helps us learn what content you love and lets us keep homegrownfork getting better. Google Analytics uses cookies, but homegrownfork doesn't store information that could single you out personally.
Cookies and your choices
Cookies are tiny pieces of text saved to your device when you visit a website. homegrownfork — together with outside partners — makes use of cookies to enhance your browsing:
- Functional cookies: These are crucial for the site’s basic features, like remembering your settings or which consents you've given. Some things just won't work right without them.
- Advertising cookies: These help Google AdSense offer ads that are a better fit for your interests and browsing patterns.
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics use these to help us see how people navigate homegrownfork. All this info is combined and anonymous, and it helps us make improvements to the site’s layout and content.
By hanging out on homegrownfork, you agree to our cookie practices as outlined. You can set up your browser to control, block, or wipe cookies if that’s your preference. Most browsers even let you get alerts before a cookie is set. Keep in mind, disabling cookies can affect how homegrownfork (and other sites) work for you.
Privacy Policy Updates
We might make changes to this privacy statement once in a while. homegrownfork could update this info if we switch up our approach, add new services, or because of legal changes. Big updates will be posted clearly on homegrownfork — either as a notice on the main page or through a special update alert.
The date at the very start of this privacy policy shows when it was last changed. It's a good idea to check back occasionally to keep updated on how homegrownfork keeps your info safe.
Contact Us
If you've got a question, worry, or want to talk to us about privacy, we're here for it! Just drop us a note at legal@homegrownfork.com. homegrownfork is always glad to connect and answer anything on your mind.
Wrapping Up
Thanks for taking a few minutes to check out our privacy details. By exploring homegrownfork, you're okay with how we handle data as described above. We hope this info gives you peace of mind as you browse and cook with us. Thanks for trusting homegrownfork, and happy cooking!