General Introduction
Forkina is a food-focused recipe platform committed to keeping things straightforward and friendly. We don't require user accounts and never directly gather your personal details. As a result, we neither sell nor distribute any of your personal information.
We'd still like to explain how certain data might be automatically collected through third-party tools we utilize to enhance your browsing experience (such as site analytics, customized ads and video content). This privacy statement aims to provide clear, transparent information about these practices and how we safeguard your data and privacy while you explore Forkina.
Third-party services used
To ensure Forkina runs smoothly and to continue providing free recipes, we employ several third-party services. These tools help us analyze site usage, support our content through advertising revenue, and enhance our pages with video material. Here's a breakdown of the main external services we utilize:
- Google Analytics: This audience measurement tool from Google collects anonymous information about site traffic (like page views and duration). These insights help us identify our most popular recipes and make site improvements. Google Analytics may deploy cookies to monitor this data, but Forkina doesn't collect any personally identifying information.
- Google AdSense: This advertising platform by Google enables ad displays throughout our site. These advertisements help fund our operations while keeping content free for you. AdSense might use cookies to display relevant ads based on your browsing habits. Forkina can't access the personal information Google uses for ad personalization. You'll find more details in Google's privacy policy.
- Cloudflare Analytics: This traffic analysis service from Cloudflare lets us monitor site performance and visitor patterns without using identifying cookies. It helps us identify potential technical issues and maintain a fast, secure site. Information gathered by Cloudflare (including IP addresses and browsing data) is aggregated and isn't used to identify individual users.
- YouTube: We occasionally embed cooking videos hosted on YouTube (a Google-owned platform). When viewing YouTube videos on Forkina, YouTube/Google may place cookies to track playback and collect statistics (like view counts). If you're signed into a Google account, YouTube might link your viewing activity to your profile, though we have no access to this information. For more details, check YouTube/Google's privacy policy.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny text files stored on your device when visiting websites. Forkina and its third-party partners utilize cookies to optimize your browsing experience:
- Advertising cookies: Employed by Google AdSense to deliver advertisements. They might record your interests or browsing patterns to present more relevant ads.
- Analytics cookies: Utilized by Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics to gather site traffic and usage information. This aggregated data helps us understand how visitors navigate Forkina, allowing us to enhance content and site performance.
- Functional cookies: These necessary cookies ensure the site operates correctly (for example, saving language preferences or consent choices). Without them, certain site features might malfunction.
By using Forkina, you acknowledge accepting cookie usage as described above. You can manage 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 Forkina 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 modifications, we'll make sure to clearly notify you on our site (such as through homepage announcements or dedicated notifications).
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 current 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
We appreciate you taking time to read Forkina's privacy policy. By using our platform, you're acknowledging and accepting the data protection practices outlined above. We hope this information gives you peace of mind and allows you to enjoy our recipes with complete confidence. Thanks for your trust, and bon appétit!