General Introduction
Velvet Thyme is all about making home cooking simple and enjoyable. You won't find user accounts here, and Velvet Thyme doesn't ask for your personal details. We never share or sell any info that identifies you.
Still, some data might be gathered automatically by our partners to enhance your visit—like showing statistics, personalized ads, or embedded videos. This privacy policy walks you through how that works and what Velvet Thyme does to respect your privacy while you're exploring our recipes.
Third-party services we use
To keep Velvet Thyme running smoothly and offer free access to recipes, we rely on trusted partners. These third-party platforms help us make sense of how folks use Velvet Thyme, support free content through ads and add video experiences. Here are the main services we work with:
- YouTube: Recipe videos you watch on Velvet Thyme are hosted by YouTube. Viewing these may result in YouTube/Google cookies tracking your interactions (like views and playback). If you're logged into your Google account, YouTube could link your session to your profile. Velvet Thyme doesn't have access to this info. For details, check YouTube/Google's privacy terms.
- Cloudflare Analytics: With Cloudflare, Velvet Thyme monitors traffic and site speed without personal cookie tracking. It collects info like IP addresses and browsing stats to pinpoint issues and keep the site reliable, but not to identify any visitor.
- Google AdSense: Velvet Thyme displays ads via Google's platform to keep our content free. AdSense places cookies so ads match your interests. Velvet Thyme can't see or use personal info behind ad targeting. Visit Google's policy for more.
- Google Analytics: Velvet Thyme checks site popularity and visitor flow using Google Analytics. It gathers anonymous data like which recipes you check out and your time spent here. Google Analytics employs cookies for data, but Velvet Thyme never receives details that identify you.
Cookies and consent
Cookies are tiny files added to your device when you explore a site. Velvet Thyme and our third-party services use them to make your visit easier:
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense leverages these to customize ads based on your interests or browsing activity.
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics utilize these to gather details about website traffic. This info helps Velvet Thyme understand site journeys and improve both recipes and site performance. Data is always analyzed as a group, not as individuals.
- Functional cookies: These enable Velvet Thyme to work as intended—like remembering consent or language options. Some features won’t function without them.
Using Velvet Thyme means you agree to our cookie practices. You’ve got options to manage or delete cookies anytime in your browser’s settings. Blocking or removing cookies is usually simple, just check your browser’s tools. Be aware—turning off cookies could impact how Velvet Thyme and other sites run for you.
Updates to our privacy policy
This privacy notice could change from time to time. Velvet Thyme updates these details if our processes, services or legal requirements evolve. When important revisions happen, you’ll see a clear message posted (maybe on our homepage or as a pop-up).
The revision date at the top tells you when Velvet Thyme last changed this policy. We recommend checking back occasionally to stay up-to-date on how we handle your privacy.
Contact
Got questions, concerns or need clarification about Velvet Thyme's privacy policy? We'd love to help! Reach out any time at legal@velvetthyme.com. Our team is here to chat and address whatever's on your mind.
Conclusion
Thanks for taking a moment to read Velvet Thyme’s privacy policy. By browsing Velvet Thyme, you’re agreeing to the data protection practices outlined here. We hope this explanation gives you peace of mind so you can focus on exploring our recipes. Appreciate your trust—happy cooking!