General Introduction
flavanzu is a recipe platform built on friendly vibes and simplicity. You won't need to make an account and we won't ask directly for your personal details. We never sell or swap your private info with others either.
Still, some info may get picked up automatically when you use flavanzu, thanks to third-party tools we use to keep our platform running smoothly—think analytics, customized ads, or videos. This privacy policy is here to give you an open explanation about what data gets collected, why we use these services, and how flavanzu keeps your privacy safe while you're browsing.
Third-party services used
To make sure flavanzu works like a charm and stays free for everyone, we work with several third-party services. These partners let us track how folks use the site, show ads to support our work, and embed handy video content. Here are the main external services we use on flavanzu:
- Cloudflare Analytics: This tool from Cloudflare lets us monitor how well the site is working and spot traffic trends. It doesn’t use cookies that track individuals, so your personal identity isn’t revealed. Information like your device details or general browsing info gets bundled into stats and is never used to specifically identify you.
- YouTube: Some of our recipe pages have videos hosted on YouTube. Watching these videos while on flavanzu can result in cookies from YouTube (which is part of Google) that track your video views and gather viewing stats like total play count. If you're logged into Google, YouTube might tie viewing to your profile. flavanzu can't see or access any of this personal viewing info. If you want to know more, check YouTube/Google’s privacy guidelines.
- Google AdSense: Google’s platform for website ads lets us show sponsored content so we can offer you free recipes. AdSense cookies personalize advertisements by showing related products or services based on your browsing. flavanzu itself never views or stores any personal data connected with these ads. For further details, see Google's privacy details.
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics tracks anonymized stats (like popular pages or visit duration) to help us understand which recipes spark the most interest and how folks use the site. This uses cookies to track trends, but flavanzu never collects data that can be used to single you out.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny pieces of text saved on your device whenever you visit flavanzu. Both flavanzu and our trusted partners use cookies to give you a better browsing experience:
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense places these to show ads that are more relevant to you. They might keep track of your interests or visits to make those ads smarter.
- Analytics cookies: Used by Cloudflare Analytics and Google Analytics, these cookies help us see how people use flavanzu and which pages they check out. All info is anonymized and analyzed in bulk so we can boost site performance and content.
- Functional cookies: These are essentials for flavanzu to run right, such as remembering your consent settings or preferred language. Without them, bits of the platform may not work as intended.
When you use flavanzu, you’re agreeing to how we use these cookies. If you’d rather not accept cookies, you can manage or remove them in your browser. Most browsers let you limit, delete, or get notified before cookies are set. Just keep in mind—turning off cookies can impact your flavanzu experience and might affect features on other platforms too.
Changes to this policy
Our privacy policy isn’t set in stone and may change over time. We could update it if we tweak our privacy practices, add new services, or need to follow new laws. If we ever make major updates, flavanzu will let you know clearly—either with a message on our homepage or a special notification.
You'll find the latest revision date at the top of this policy. For the most up-to-date privacy info, we suggest checking back here occasionally to stay informed about how flavanzu protects your data.
Contact
If you'd like to ask a question, share concerns, or make a request about flavanzu’s privacy policy, we're here to help. Just drop us a message at legal@flavanzu.com. flavanzu is always happy to connect and answer whatever you want to know.
Conclusion
Thanks for checking out flavanzu’s privacy policy. By using flavanzu, you’re agreeing to the privacy practices explained above. We hope this makes you feel confident about how we safeguard your info, so you can make the most of our recipes. Thanks for trusting flavanzu—enjoy discovering and cooking!