General Introduction
Epicure States is a culinary destination that embraces simplicity and shared food experiences. We've designed our platform without user accounts and don't directly gather any personal information about you. As a result, we never sell or share any of your personal data with outside parties.
We'd still like to explain how certain information might be automatically collected through third-party services we utilize to enhance your browsing experience (such as site analytics, contextual advertising, and video content). This privacy policy provides clear and transparent information about these practices and how we safeguard your data and privacy while you explore Epicure States.
Third-party services used
To ensure Epicure States runs smoothly and to continue providing complimentary recipes, we rely on several third-party services. These tools help us analyze site usage, support our content through advertising revenue, and enhance our pages with rich video experiences. Here's a breakdown of the main external services we utilize:
- Google Analytics: This audience measurement tool from Google collects anonymous traffic data (such as page views and session duration). These insights help us identify our most beloved recipes and make continuous improvements. While Google Analytics may deploy cookies for tracking, Epicure States never collects personally identifiable information about you.
- Google AdSense: This advertising system enables us to display relevant ads throughout our site. These advertisements support our operations while keeping our content free for everyone. AdSense might use cookies to display personalized ads based on your browsing behavior. Epicure States cannot access any personal information Google uses for ad customization. You can review Google's privacy policy for additional details.
- Cloudflare Analytics: This performance monitoring service helps us track site efficiency and visitor patterns without using identifying cookies. It allows us to quickly address technical issues and maintain a fast, secure browsing experience. The information Cloudflare collects (including IP addresses and navigation data) is aggregated and never used to identify individual users.
- YouTube: We occasionally embed cooking videos hosted on YouTube (a Google-owned platform). When viewing these videos on Epicure States, YouTube/Google may place cookies to monitor playback and gather viewing statistics. If you're signed into a Google account, YouTube might link your viewing activity with your profile, though we have no access to this information. For more details, please consult YouTube/Google's privacy documentation.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny text files stored on your device when you visit websites. Epicure States and our third-party partners utilize cookies to optimize your browsing experience:
- Functional cookies: These necessary cookies ensure our site works properly (remembering your preferred language or consent selections). Without them, certain features might not function correctly.
- Analytics cookies: Deployed by Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics to gather site usage information. This aggregated data helps us understand visitor navigation patterns and improve both content quality and site performance.
- Advertising cookies: Implemented by Google AdSense to deliver advertisements. They may track your interests or browsing patterns to show more relevant ads.
By using Epicure States, you're acknowledging acceptance of cookie usage as outlined above. You can always manage or remove cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block cookies, delete them, or receive alerts before installation. Keep in mind that disabling cookies might affect your experience on Epicure States and other websites you visit.
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 requirements. For any significant modifications, we'll make sure to notify you clearly (through homepage announcements or special notifications).
The revision date displayed at the top of this document indicates when we last updated our policy. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed about our current privacy practices.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or inquiries regarding this privacy policy, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can contact us directly via email at [email protected]. We're always delighted to connect with our visitors and address any questions you might have.
Conclusion
We appreciate you taking time to review our privacy policy. When you use Epicure States, you're accepting the data protection practices described throughout this document. We hope this information provides peace of mind and allows you to enjoy our culinary content with complete confidence. We value your trust – now go enjoy some delicious cooking!