General Introduction
Urban Douce is your go-to site for tasty recipes with a focus on ease and friendly vibes. There aren't any account sign-ups here, so we don't actively gather personal info about you. As a result, your personal details aren't sold or distributed.
Still, we're upfront about how some data might be picked up by outside services we use to make your browsing better (things like analytics, ads, or video content). This privacy policy is here to shed light on these practices and explain how Urban Douce takes care of your privacy and data as you browse around.
Third-Party Tools We Use
To keep Urban Douce running smoothly and to keep our recipes available at no cost, we rely on several third-party service providers. These tools help us see how folks use the site, cover hosting through ads, and even let us add in video content when needed. Here are the key third-party tools we use on Urban Douce:
- Google Analytics: This is Google's visitor analytics service. It pulls in anonymous stats about site visitors—like which pages are popular and how long people stick around. We use this info to tailor and improve Urban Douce, but don't collect anything that could personally identify you. Google Analytics might use cookies, but Urban Douce never stores this personal data.
- Google AdSense: Google's ad network makes it possible for us to show relevant ads on Urban Douce, which helps support the site so you can enjoy recipes for free. AdSense sometimes uses cookies to serve up ads that suit your browsing history, but we never see or access the data Google uses for this. You can read more in Google's own privacy policy.
- Cloudflare Analytics: Brought to you by Cloudflare, this analytics tool lets us measure traffic and performance. It's designed to avoid cookies that could personally identify anyone. The data we get is grouped together, so none of it singles out individual users. This helps us fix tech issues and keep Urban Douce secure and speedy.
- YouTube: Every so often, Urban Douce features a recipe video hosted on YouTube (owned by Google too). If you view a video here, cookies from YouTube or Google might track playback details and count views. If you're signed into a Google account, your views could be linked to your profile, but Urban Douce doesn't see or use this info. Learn more by checking YouTube or Google's privacy policies.
About Cookies and Your Choices
Cookies are tiny text files saved on your device when you visit a website. Urban Douce and our partners use cookies to make your experience smoother on our site:
- Essential cookies: These are needed for Urban Douce to work right (for example, remembering your chosen language or if you agreed to cookies). If these aren't set, some site features may not run as they should.
- Traffic and analytics cookies: Google Analytics and Cloudflare Analytics both use these to track how visitors navigate Urban Douce. All data is grouped together and never singles out anyone; this really helps us tweak content and boost site quality.
- Ad cookies: Google AdSense employs cookies so ads you see fit your interests or browsing history. This helps us keep Urban Douce free for everyone.
By using Urban Douce, you agree with our cookie practices. Feel free to change or clear cookies through your browser settings—almost every browser will let you delete, block, or be warned about cookies before they're saved. Keep in mind, turning cookies off might change how Urban Douce and other websites work for you.
Policy Changes and Updates
We might refresh or change this privacy policy from time to time. Updates can reflect changes in how Urban Douce works, if new features launch, or if laws change. If anything important changes, we'll flag it right on the site—like with a notice on the main page.
You can always check the date at the top of this policy to see when it was last changed. It's a good idea to visit this page now and then so you know how Urban Douce protects your information.
Contact
Have any questions, feedback, or requests about this privacy policy? We'd love to hear from you! Just reach out to us at legal@urbandouce.com. The Urban Douce team is always ready to help with anything you want to know.
Final Thoughts
Thanks for reading through our privacy policy. By using Urban Douce, you agree to the privacy practices described above for your data’s safety. We hope this puts your mind at ease—now, dig in and enjoy what Urban Douce has to offer. Thanks for your trust!