General Introduction
Yummy Gusto is your go-to recipe site, all about making things easy and fun in the kitchen. We don’t require accounts or gather your personal details. That means we never sell or trade your information, and we keep your privacy a top priority.
Still, we want you to know that some third-party services we use might automatically collect data to optimize your browsing (think traffic analytics, ads, or embedded media). Sandra has put together this privacy policy so you know exactly what to expect and how Yummy Gusto’s site handles your data while you browse yummygusto.com.
Third-Party Tools We Use
To keep Yummy Gusto up and running—and to offer you free recipes—Sandra partners with outside providers. They help track website usage, support our free content with advertising, and let us add engaging video content. Here’s a look at some of the main third-party services involved:
- Google Analytics: This analytics tool from Google tracks anonymous stats about visitors, like which pages you check out and how long you stay. We use it to see which recipes you love and to continually improve Yummy Gusto. Cookies might be used for this, but Sandra never gets access to info that could identify you.
- Google AdSense: This ad platform brings you the banners and sponsored content you see. These ads help us keep Yummy Gusto free. AdSense may use cookies to show ads based on your browsing habits, but Sandra can't access any personal data Google uses for ad customization. Want details? Check Google’s own privacy documentation.
- Cloudflare Analytics: Provided by Cloudflare, this service lets us track website performance and visitor trends. Best part—Cloudflare Analytics doesn't use cookies that can identify you. We rely on it to spot tech issues and keep yummygusto.com speedy and safe. Cloudflare’s data is collected in bulk and never linked back to you.
- YouTube: You’ll sometimes see step-by-step recipe videos on Yummy Gusto, hosted through YouTube, a Google product. Watching these videos may place YouTube/Google cookies to track things like view counts. If you’re signed in to Google, YouTube might connect these views to your account, but Sandra can’t see any of that info. Check YouTube’s and Google’s privacy notices if you’d like to know more.
Cookies and Your Consent
Cookies are tiny text files dropped onto your device whenever you visit a site. Both Yummy Gusto and our trusted partners use cookies to make your browsing experience smoother:
- Functional cookies: These are key for the website to operate—in other words, they remember your language settings and what you've consented to. Without them, some features just wouldn’t run right.
- Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics to gather visitor data and insights about how yummygusto.com works for you. We only see these numbers in aggregate, helping Sandra improve recipes and performance sitewide.
- Ad cookies: Provided by Google AdSense, these cookies track your interests or browsing patterns, helping us serve up ads that actually matter to you.
When you use Yummy Gusto, you’re saying yes to the cookie practices just described. Want more control? Adjust or delete cookies right in your browser settings. Nearly all browsers let you block, remove, or get notifications before any cookies are placed. Just a heads up: turning cookies off may impact your experience on Yummy Gusto and elsewhere online.
How We Update This Policy
We may tweak this privacy policy from time to time. These changes might reflect updated practices, new tools, or updated legal needs. If anything important gets changed, Sandra promises you’ll see a clear notice right on yummygusto.com (look for a banner or a dedicated alert).
You can see the last revision date at the top of this page. Sandra suggests checking in occasionally so you’re always up to speed on how your privacy is protected.
Contact Us
If you've got any questions, concerns, or need help with this privacy policy, don’t hesitate to reach out. Just email Sandra at legal@yummygusto.com. Sandra is always happy to connect with you and respond to your messages.
Wrapping Up
Thanks for reading through our privacy policy! By being here on Yummy Gusto, you’re agreeing to how Sandra handles privacy and your data as laid out here. We hope this puts your mind at ease and lets you make the most of our recipes. Your trust means everything to us. Happy cooking!