General Introduction
Pepper Plume is a culinary destination that embraces straightforward cooking and community spirit. We don't require user accounts and never directly gather your personal details. As a result, we don't trade or distribute any of your personal information.
Still, we'd like to clarify how certain data might be automatically collected through external services we utilize to enhance your browsing experience (such as site analytics, customized ads and video content). This privacy statement seeks to provide clear, transparent information about these practices and how we safeguard your data and privacy while you explore Pepper Plume.
Third-party services used
To ensure Pepper Plume runs smoothly and to keep offering complimentary recipes, we employ services from third-party providers. These tools help us analyze site usage, support our content through advertising revenue, and enhance our pages with video elements. Here's a breakdown of the key external services we utilize:
- Cloudflare Analytics: A web performance monitoring service from Cloudflare that tracks site efficiency and visitor flow without using identifying cookies. This helps us identify technical issues and maintain a quick, secure website. The information Cloudflare collects (including IP addresses and browsing data) is consolidated and isn't used to personally identify you.
- YouTube: We occasionally incorporate cooking videos hosted on YouTube (a Google-owned platform). When viewing YouTube content on Pepper Plume, YouTube/Google may deploy cookies to monitor playback and gather metrics (like view counts). If you're signed into your Google account, YouTube might link your viewing activity to your profile, though we can't access this information. For additional details, check YouTube/Google's privacy documentation.
- Google AdSense: Google's ad delivery system allows advertisements to appear on our site. These ads help fund our operations while providing you with free content. AdSense might use cookies to display relevant promotions based on your browsing habits. Pepper Plume cannot access the personal information Google uses for ad personalization. You'll find more information in Google's privacy policy.
- Google Analytics: This traffic analysis tool from Google collects anonymous data about site usage (such as pages viewed and session duration). This feedback helps us determine which recipes are hitting the mark and how we can improve. Google Analytics may employ cookies to track this information, but Pepper Plume doesn't collect any personally identifiable details about you.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny text files that save on your device when you visit websites. Pepper Plume and its third-party partners utilize cookies to optimize your browsing experience:
- Advertising cookies: Deployed by Google AdSense to deliver advertisements. They might record your interests or browsing patterns to provide more targeted ads.
- Analytics cookies: Utilized by Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics to gather information about site traffic and usage. This consolidated data helps us understand how visitors navigate Pepper Plume, enabling us to enhance content and site performance.
- Functional cookies: These necessary cookies ensure the site operates correctly (for example, saving your language preferences or consent selections). Without them, certain site features might malfunction.
By using Pepper Plume, you're acknowledging and accepting cookie usage as outlined above. You can control 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 may impact your experience on Pepper Plume and other websites.
Changes to this policy
This privacy policy may change over time. We might update it to reflect shifts in our practices, introduce new services, or comply with emerging legal or regulatory requirements. For significant revisions, we'll make sure to notify you clearly on our site (through homepage announcements or specific notifications, for instance).
The revision date at the top of this document indicates when it was last updated. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.
Contact
If you've got questions, concerns or inquiries about this 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 questions.
Conclusion
Thanks for taking time to review our privacy policy. By using Pepper Plume, you're acknowledging and 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. We appreciate your trust - now it's time to get cooking!